Tagged: Animals

Break for Owls… Paws N’ Claws with Zak Mertz of New England Wildlife Centers

November 26th, 2024 | Animals

Did you know there are several owl species here in Southern Massachusetts? We need to watch out for our feathery friends because once the winter darkness sets in, it can be a more risky time for owls. Since the sun sets earlier, that means owls are out hunting earlier…and that can coincide with rush hour […]

Bears Main Topic At Halifax Meeting

November 9th, 2023 | Animals

Last week a bear killed goats behind an electric fence inside a barn in Hanson. The decision to kill it when it’s found has created controversy throughout our region. Keepers of livestock want their animals protected. They’ve received death threats from lovers of wildlife. A normally small monthly gathering at the Halifax COA Tuesday morning […]

Whitman, Hanson Trick-Or-Treaters Warned Of Bear Sighting

November 1st, 2023 | Animals

Trick-or-treaters in Whitman and Hanson were asked to be aware of another scary sight on Halloween, a bear. Whitman Police say that at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday they received a report of a black bear in the area of Commercial St. between Linden St. and Dyer Ave. An officer reported seeing the bear while responding to […]

Bear Struck On Route 3 In Plymouth

July 5th, 2023 | Animals

A bear was struck on Route 3 Wednesday morning. Massachusetts State Police tell WATD News that shortly after 7:15 a.m. they received a report from a driver who said they struck a bear near Clark Rd. in Plymouth. The bear apparently went into the median. Cruisers arrived on scene but were unable to locate the […]

Bear Sighting Reported In Plymouth

May 29th, 2023 | Animals

Plymouth Police are warning people that a bear was spotted in town. Police say the bear, named Buster, has been seen foraging through peoples’ trash on Bourne Rd. They also say residents should take down bird feeders and not leave small pets unattended outside. Other warnings posted by the department are to keep trash barrels […]

Turkeys Spotted In The WATD Parking Lot

May 8th, 2023 | Animals

Turkeys have been making their presence known outside Broadcast House at 130 Enterprise Dr. in Marshfield.

A Wildlife Update With The New England Wildlife Center

March 1st, 2023 | Animals

Zak Mertz, Executive Director of the New England Wildlife Center, spoke with WATD’s Christine James about rodenticides and sadly the passing of a bald eagle named MK.  

Pooch Playoffs Return To Benefit Scituate Animal Shelter

January 24th, 2023 | Animals

Isabella Ripley speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the Pooch Playoffs.   For more information click here.

Bear Sighting In Brockton

June 17th, 2022 | Animals

Officials in Brockton are reporting a bear sighting. The city says that at around 4:30 a.m. Friday a resident in the area of North Pearl St. and Healey Terr. captured the presence of a black bear on video wandering through their backyard. There were no reports of the bear interacting with any members of the […]

State Rep. Discusses Passage Of Nero’s Law

February 18th, 2022 | Animals

Gov. Charlie Baker signed in to law “Nero’s Law” on Tuesday.  The new law will let emergency personnel treat injured police dogs and bring them to veterinary facilities. Nero’s bill was named for the K9 partner of slain Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon. Current State Rep and former Yarmouth Deputy Police Steven Xiarhos one of […]