Nature & Wildlife
In Massachusetts, each season presents new and exciting opportunities to explore and understand our ever-changing landscape and its inhabitants. Here you can find information about commonly encountered wildlife and invasive plants.
Plants & Animals Found in Massachusetts
![Black-capped Chickadee on sumac flowers](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/departments/lww/birds/black-capped-chickadee-on-sumac-fruit-750/1253713-1-eng-US/black-capped-chickadee-on-sumac-fruit-750.jpg)
Birds
Discover the birds—and bird behaviors—you're likely to encounter in Massachusetts.
![Chipmunk with full cheeks © Justin Miel](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/departments/lww/mammals/chipmunk-with-full-cheeks-c-justin-miel-750/555319-1-eng-US/chipmunk-with-full-cheeks-c-justin-miel-750.jpg)
Mammals
From chipmunks to moose, the Commonwealth is home to mammals of all sizes.
![Wood Frog (Photo: Tom Lautzenheiser)](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/departments/marketing/explore/wood-frog-by-tom-lautzenheiser-750/453991-4-eng-US/wood-frog-by-tom-lautzenheiser-750.jpg)
Reptiles & Amphibians
They may seem similar, but these two ancient groups have very different (very cool) adaptations.
![Butterfly and bee on purple coneflower](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/sanctuaries/drumlin-farm/images/swallowtail-butterfly-and-a-bee-on-purple-coneflower-750/307002-2-eng-US/swallowtail-butterfly-and-a-bee-on-purple-coneflower-750.jpg)
Insects & Arachnids
Love them or fear them, insects and arachnids play a fundamental role in nature.
![asters - purple flowers](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/4/9/4/3/1603494-1-eng-US/69130c58f04c-SB_KForesto-3898-1920x1280.jpg)
Native & Invasive Plants
Learn to recognize helpful native, and harmful invasive, plants.
![Ruby-throated Hummingbird visiting monarda flower (Kristin Foresto/Mass Audubon)](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/sanctuaries/wellfleet-bay/images/ruby-throated-hummingbird-visiting-bee-balm-flower-by-kforesto-750/1229416-1-eng-US/ruby-throated-hummingbird-visiting-bee-balm-flower-by-kforesto-750.jpg)
Outdoor Almanac
What does Mother Nature have planned in the coming weeks? Find out with Mass Audubon's monthly guide to the natural world.
Find a Wildlife Rehabilitator
If a bird or animal is really injured, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
Upcoming Programs
See all programsBirding at The Mount
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The Mount, Edith Warton's Home, Lenox
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Tuesday, September 3
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Turtle Prowl
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Tuesday, September 3
4:30-6:00pm
Adults & Families - 6 & up
Porcupines Don't Shoot Their Quills
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Tuesday, September 3
6:00-8:00pm
Families - children 6 & up
![Three young adults kneeling on a boardwalk](/build/images/2cccaf3b4df1-0135_Broadmoor_135_1920x1280-take-action.jpg)
Take Action
We need your curiosity, commitment, and passion to ensure that our lands become more resilient, that more people than ever experience the magic of nature, and that we fight climate change—now and in the future.
Stay Connected
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