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The Wrack Line - Wefleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary's eNewsletter

The Wrack Line 

April 2007

The Wrack Line is a free monthly 
e-newsletter from your friends at the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife
Sanctuary. You have received the Wrack Line because you have provided
us with your e-mail address. If you do NOT want to receive the Wrack
Line, or if you would like to change your e-mail
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Return of the Osprey
Two ospreys were reported at the Eastham/Orleans town line
on March 3. Summer is on its way! By the mid-1900s, hunting and the pesticide DDT had taken a toll on the osprey population. DDT in fish, ospreys' main food, caused their eggshells to be thin and incapable of
supporting the weight of the incubating parent. In 1970, there were
fewer than ten successful nests in the state . DDT was banned in 1972,
and positive results were observed almost immediately.Historically,
ospreys nested in dead trees. Artificial nesting platforms, like this
scaled-down model, have been in use for over 50 years and now support
the majority of osprey nests in the state of Massachusetts. If you
would like to help with the Osprey Project, contact Dennis Murley,
dmurley at massaudubon.org

Summer Field School for Families 
July 16-July 17, 2007
This new intergenerational (adult/child pairs) field school lead
by Mary Richmond will combine extended explorations and nature study
with your choice of writing, drawing, scrapbooking, photography and
more. We will wander in the water, trek through the trees, sift
through the sand, and be among the birds---all of which we will be
recorded in your own journal or sketchbook. This collection of
memories will remind you of the Cape's special environment and
treasured time spent together. Kids must be entering grade 5
or older ($195/Member pair; $220/Nonmember pair). Go to

http://web.massaudubon.org/site/R?i=iriPsDVoP81vHC_d_oONyA..

Atlas II
Breeding Bird Atlas projects enlist the skills and enthusiasm of
hundreds of volunteers to record changes in breeding bird populations
for the purpose of conserving our native birdlife. In 1974 Mass
Audubon organized Atlas I, the first attempt in North America to
systematically map the status of breeding birds on a statewide scale.
Since this first effort, Breeding Bird Atlas projects have been
completed in every state east of the Mississippi, in many western
states and Canadian provinces, and in other countries around the
world. To be effective conservation tools, atlases need to be repeated
after appropriate intervals in order to discover how bird populations
may have changed. More than 25 years have now passed since the data
for Atlas 1 were collected and it is now time to tackle Atlas 2. To learn more go to
http://web.massaudubon.org/site/R?i=YFN5XiU8AO1xoirU3CuB8Q..

Can You Help Us With Our Wish List?

wellfleet at massaudubon.org

canister vacuum cleaner with rug attachment
hula
hoops                            
duck/bird calls
snorkel fins, adult
size           
nature videos
binoculars                             
field guides
portable CD
player                 
modeling clay
fabric
paint                            
compasses
kayaks, 14' minimum size
tax deductible donations for trees, shrubs and "green" benches

Coastal Ecology by Kayak
Study the nature of salt marshes, coastal plain ponds, barrier
beaches, dunes, and tidal rivers by kayak. Great Island in Wellfleet,
Nauset Marsh, and Pleasant Bay, our paddling destinations, are some of
the most scenic waterways on the Cape. Participants provide their own
kayaks. Basic paddling skills and the ability to swim are required.
Led by Dennis Murley, staff naturalist, and David Weintraub,
author of Adventure Kayaking: Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard.
Go to

http://web.massaudubon.org/site/R?i=OGG_cT_CPNQRjHslnC2l1w..

Lieutenant Island Clean-up
Help us do some beach clean-up on Lieutenant Island on Friday, April
20 from 10-1. The nice folks at 1-800 Got Junk? will take away
and recycle everything we can pick up. They have offered their
services free of charge in honor of Earth day. Go to
http://web.massaudubon.org/site/R?i=yib4HUjH7PUJdVUrsWhNfQ..
mzbel at massaudubon.org

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

FAMILY & CHILDREN

April Vacation Adventures
April 16-20
Peeps Pre-K

http://web.massaudubon.org/site/R?i=5ZfXV9nGMVBGKBol5n8zEQ..

Mummichogs Grades K-1

http://web.massaudubon.org/site/R?i=gIRt8TafbH1K9hrePf8MmQ..

Bullfrogs Grades 2-4

http://web.massaudubon.org/site/R?i=W9sBRK_vQwZpO8oCGSaJFQ..

Pondemonium

http://web.massaudubon.org/site/R?i=PSiBylMiRuzKpO52eS3fsA..

Grades 5-8
April 17

Marine Life Mania

http://web.massaudubon.org/site/R?i=Bl7LH2Zw3Z49_BLVhv9H4A..

Grades 5-8
April 19

ADULTS

FREE! Cape-friendly Landscaping Workshop

http://web.massaudubon.org/site/R?i=otHrsuUqVkuI39CG75_0-w..

April 10

Search programs at

http://web.massaudubon.org/site/R?i=clCmr1tOpTHevxLPsOgKMw..

VOLUNTEERS
Now is the time to find your perfect volunteer job. Monitor
coastal birds, greet visitors at our front desk, or become a docent at
the Marsh Cabin. We have something for everyone. To contact
the Volunteer Coordinator email
mzbel at massaudubon.org

DON'T FORGET!
HOT WINGS: Jazz for Plovers Saturday, April 21 at 6 PM
MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble
Call 508-349-2615 for tickets and information.

ETCETERA...

Wouldn't it be fun to be a Summer Day Camp Teacher
at Wellfleet Bay? Housing is available! Go to the link below to learn more about a summer job.

http://web.massaudubon.org/site/R?i=GZw6VaayZsqOBD3d4hwRdA..

MEMBERSHIP

A family or individual can get a year's
membership in Mass Audubon for just $25. Go to the link below to learn more.
http://web.massaudubon.org/site/R?i=pJteWrvaeC4GyBKIHe2j8g..

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Mass Audubon
291 State Highway, Route 6
P.O. Box 236
South Wellfleet, MA 02663
508-349-2615
wellfleet at massaudubon.org
www.massaudubon.org/wellfleet

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