Emergency Repair of Osprey Nest Platform
Unfortunately, at 12:30pm on April 1st, the osprey nest platform at the Waquoit Bay Reserve fell away due to high winds and rotted boards. After several hours of frantically exploring …
Members of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe are continuing a cherished tradition of harvesting shellfish
Members of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe are continuing a cherished tradition of harvesting shellfish and working to develop the First Light Shellfish Farm. On Monday March 27th, Tribe member Buddy …
Walk for the Wild 2022
During 2022 National Wildlife Refuge Week, the Friends of Mashpee NWR held our first Walk for the Wild 5k walk on October 10th at the Jehu Pond Conservation area. The …
Osprey Cam Update!
A lot has happened since the installation of the osprey nest cam. First, let’s rewind a bit! The camera installation was completed by Comcast in March at the Waquoit Bay …
Name the Ospreys!
The naming poll results are in, and we’re going to call the ospreys, “Rachel & Carson,” after famed environmentalist Rachel Carson. The runners-up included Ozzie & Harriet, Larry Bird & …
We’re keeping an eye on an osprey nest. You can too! VIEW LIVE WEBCAM
We are thrilled to offer a 24×7 live stream of an active pair of Osprey – and at some point, their offspring – at their nest at Waquoit Bay National …
Controlled Burn at Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge to Protect People and Promote Native Habitats
Controlled Burn at Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge to Protect People and Promote Native Habitats
Fire Breaks Prepared for Spring 2022 Prescribed Burn Season
On the coldest days of the year on a snow covered Cape Cod, Staff from the Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex (EMNWRC), including Deputy Pl Tom Eagle, Maintenance Worker …
Trout Unlimited: MNWR is one of “Thirty Great American Places”
The Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) is listed as one of Thirty Great American Places according to Trout Unlimited, who complied the list. “This Massachusetts refuge — a blend of …
