Sightings of sick wildlife are on the rise in the Greater Boston Area–many having died from the ingestion of rodents that fed on Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) bait. EwA, in collaboration with the Friends of Horn Pond, developed a documentation process to help. The EwA SGARs Brigade is now up and running! This tutorial focuses on documenting bait devices and sick/dead animals likely victims of SGARs in the Greater Boston Area. The project is part of an effort to raise awareness about the intersection of rodent populations, SGARs use, and their impact on wildlife. The project provides open-access, evidence-based tools for communities to understand the spread and impact of SGARs and act accordingly (e.g., advocacy and policy-making).
The tutorial will happen on Zoom, the 01/11/2024 from 5:30 p.m. (1.5 hr). If you'd like to attend, please register (free) at 🎟️ https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsfumoqD8vEtTHZuo-ob6gxnV_xyHYYvjZ#/registration. Space is limited, so please confirm your attendance as soon as possible.
We look forward to seeing you at the tutorial and learning from your experiences. Together, we can make a difference for the health and well-being of our wildlife and our communities.
[This Meeting Agenda]
□ What are SGARs, and how do they work?
□ How to identify and report potential and confirmed SGARs bait devices in your area.
□ How to identify and report sick/dead animals that may have been exposed to SGARs
□ How to use the project's online platform and mobile app to document and share your findings
□ How to engage with other stakeholders and advocate for safer rodent control practices
Speakers: James Joyce (President of the Friends of Horn Pond), Claire O'Neill (EwA).
Example of a record documenting an injured screech owl.
