Naromi would like to thank Debbie Corcione of Wildlife-Line  for the wonderful program she presented as a part of the NLT portion of JCC's After-School Program.
Continuing the spirit of Debbie's presentation here are some wildlife tips:
Most animals are most active at dawn and at dusk. Be especially aware of this when driving.  If you see one animal cross the road, slow down.  It is very likely more will follow.
Leave Fawns Alone! If there is no dead doe in the area or on nearby roads, and if the fawn has not been crying all day, the fawn is not an orphan.  The mother will not return until after dark. Keep yourself and your pets far away from the fawn and above all do not touch it!
Raccoons If you see a raccoon out in the day it does not mean that it is rabid! Even though raccoons are nocturnal, mother raccoons are commonly seen in the daytime napping in trees and foraging for food when nursing cubs depletes their energy. If a raccoon is showing abnormal behaviors such as partial paralysis, circling or exhibiting unprovoked aggression - call your local animal control officer or police.
Baby Birds If you find a baby bird without full feathering, look for its nest and if possible, return the bird back to its nest.  If the bird is very young and mainly skin and pin feathers, it can't be put in a substitute nest since baby birds can't maintain their own body heat and will die unless put back in the nest to be brooded by the parent(s).  If you do not see a parent bird within an hour, call a local wildlife rehabilitator for help.

For more information and tips visit the CT Wildlife Rehabilitators Association website.

Many thanks to the Sherman Conservation Commission and the Sherman Library for collaborating with Naromi  on the Bee Colony Collapse Film and Presentation.