Supporting Raptors
One small change can save our raptors- By Kay Schoenfeld
Flaco’s Story In February 2024, a Eurasian Eagle owl named Flaco died at the age of thirteen in New York City. This owl captivated birdwatchers and passersby alike after escaping from the Central Park Zoo in early 2023. Despite his sudden introduction to life in the wild, however, this owl did not die of starvation…
Tracking broken bait boxes – by Josephine Ross
We need your help to track and report broken bait boxes to protect our wildlife, pets, raptors, and children. What are broken bait boxes? Bait boxes contain poisons for rodents, including rats. These stations frequently contain baits and snap traps, and there are different levels of bait stations that are available for use. Learn more…
Why Do We Need Raptors?
You likely have seen some raptors flying above you in Massachusetts, but what value do they add to our ecosystem? It’s likely more significant than you think. Rodent Control Raptors are predators of rodent populations like mice and rats. They help maintain ecosystem balance by controlling the overpopulation of rodents. However, this balance is threatened…
Friends of Brookline Raptors 