Wildlife Out Your Window: Discover the Hidden Lives of New England Wildlife

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Coolidge Museum. What if the most fascinating wildlife in New England isn't found deep in the wilderness— but right outside your own window? Join wildlife ecologist and nature author Brad Timm for an engaging presentation that reveals the remarkable lives of the animals we encounter every day—but rarely stop to truly notice. Through stunning photography, fascinating videos, and entertaining stories from years of field experience, you'll discover surprising facts about familiar wildlife, including: Blue Jay feather have no blue in them at all Gray Foxes climb trees Hummingbirds can beat their wings up to 200 times per second White-tailed Deer see blaze orange as a dull brown And many more surprising discoveries about the wildlife living all around us! Drawing from his acclaimed book Wildlife Out Your Window, Brad explores the hidden behaviors, adaptations, and ecological roles of New England's most familiar birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and other wildlife. Beyond the fascinating natural history, you'll also leave with practical, science-based ideas for making your yard, neighborhood, or community more welcoming to wildlife—whether you have a large backyard, a small garden, or simply enjoy watching nature from your window. Signed copies of Wildlife Out Your Window and Brad's newest book, America is Wild! will be available following the presentation at a special discounted price of $20 each (cash and Venmo accepted). About the presenter: Brad Timm is a wildlife ecologist, author, and educator with more than 20 years of wildlife research experience. He is the founder of the Northeast Wildlife Team, an organization focused on helping people better understand local wildlife and empowering them to take simple, meaningful actions to help nature all around them to thrive. Brad is the author of the Wildlife Out Your Window regional wildlife guidebook series, and the newly published book America Is Wild! (released on March 3, 2026), a beautifully illustrated encyclopedia…

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