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Long Island Wildlife

Backyard mammals, wildlife encounters, and animal-rescue resources from the Long Island Birds field notebook.

Long Island’s backyards and shorelines are shared with far more than birds. Explore field notes about the mammals and other wildlife encountered here, plus the site’s published animal-rescue resources.

If you find an injured, orphaned, or trapped wild animal, keep a respectful distance and contact a currently licensed local wildlife rehabilitator or animal-control authority. Do not handle wildlife unless a qualified responder tells you how.

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation

If you find a wild animal that may need help Keep people and pets away, minimize handling, and contact a qualified organization before transporting or feeding the animal. …