Common Yellowthroat © Jeff Martineau

Take 5: Animal Masks

Wearing masks in public in a great way to protect yourself, protect those around you, and help slow the spread of COVID-19. Since we’re all wearing masks in public for the foreseeable future, we thought it might be fun to highlight a few mask-wearers from the animal kingdom, as well.

While you’re outdoors, safely enjoying our trails, consider these five Massachusetts natives that “wear” their masks 24/7, with photos from our annual Picture This: Your Great Outdoors photo contest.

Common Yellowthroat © Jeff Martineau
Common Yellowthroat © Jeff Martineau
Wood Frog © Lucas Beaudette
Wood Frog © Lucas Beaudette
Cedar Waxwing © Sandra Taylor
Cedar Waxwing © Sandra Taylor
Raccoon © Richard Ruggiero
Raccoon © Richard Ruggiero
Peregrine Falcon © Martha Akey
Peregrine Falcon © Martha Akey
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About Ryan D.

Where: Mass Audubon Headquarters, Lincoln | Who: A Vermont ex-pat, lifelong skier, musician, photographer, motorcycle enthusiast, budding native plant gardener, and pun master | Favorite part of the job: Working with wonderful colleagues to make nature accessible to everyone