Looking out for spring wildlife

By Mindy Todd ,

Amy Vince

Published April 7, 2026 at 11:37 AM EDT

With the arrival of spring comes an increase in wildlife activity. Not just rabbits, squirrels, and birds, but amphibians like turtles, salamanders, and snakes. We talk with wildlife rehabilitator Stephanie Ellis from WildCare about minimizing human impacts on wildlife, and what to do if we find abandoned or orphaned baby animals.

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Mindy Todd

Mindy Todd is the host and producer of <i>The Point</i> on WCAI which examines critical issues for Cape Cod and the Islands. She brings more than 40 years of experience in radio and television to WCAI.

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Amy Vince

Amy has worked at WCAI since 2001. After 11 years in the WCAI development department, she shifted gears and became producer for The Point with Mindy Todd. She enjoys the challenges of producing a daily public affairs program and the opportunity to research and learn about the wide variety of topics covered by the program. Before coming to WCAI, Amy spent nearly a decade sailing offshore as a mate on sailing school oceanographic research vessels. She lives in Falmouth with her husband and son.

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