ETA: I have been getting a lot of people leaving comments asking what to do if they’ve found a baby… Read more I Found a Baby Rabbit! Now What?
Category: Wildlife
I Found a Baby Bird! Now What?
It’s nesting season here in the Northern hemisphere, and numerous species of bird from songbirds to waterfowl to raptors and… Read more I Found a Baby Bird! Now What?
The Last Rattlesnake Roundup: Toward a More Sustainable Attraction
Recently I read that the last rattlesnake roundup in Georgia is being renewed as a wildlife-friendly festival. Looking at the… Read more The Last Rattlesnake Roundup: Toward a More Sustainable Attraction
What Are Detritivores and Why Are They Awesome?
Think back to biology classes you’ve taken and you very likely heard the terms carnivore (animal that eats meat), herbivore… Read more What Are Detritivores and Why Are They Awesome?
Hold That Salt! Native vs. Invasive Slugs and Snails
As winter begins to give way to spring here on the southwest Washington coast, I’ve started to see signs of… Read more Hold That Salt! Native vs. Invasive Slugs and Snails
The Hidden World of Moss Forests
Last week I wrote about why it’s important to preserve all sorts of ecosystems, not just forests. Today I want… Read more The Hidden World of Moss Forests
Habitat Restoration: Replacing Invasive Beach Grass with Native
I love sleep, and I love not having to wake to an alarm. It’s one of my favorite things about… Read more Habitat Restoration: Replacing Invasive Beach Grass with Native
How Dangerous Are Coyote Encounters?
While spring is a time that many people associate with cute baby animals, fall and winter are when breeding season… Read more How Dangerous Are Coyote Encounters?
How to Feed Birds Safely and Ethically
Note: If you like this post, I’ve expanded the material quite a bit in my chapbook Avian Neighbors: Being a… Read more How to Feed Birds Safely and Ethically
Nurse Stump: The Ghost of Old Growth Past
Last week I visited my favorite trail at Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The Cutthroat Climb (named for the cutthroat trout… Read more Nurse Stump: The Ghost of Old Growth Past
