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Attract reptiles and amphibians to your yard

Oregon State University. Extension Service; Cates, Douglas; Olson, John; Allen, N. (Nancy) ([Corvallis, Or.] : Oregon State University, Extension Service, 2002-01)

The study of reptiles and amphibians is called herpetology. The word “herps” comes from the same root word. Herps in your landscape are fun to watch, interesting to learn about, and a benefit to your local ecology. Yo ...
Build nest boxes for wild birds

Oregon State University. Extension Service; Cates, Douglas; Allen, N. (Nancy) ([Corvallis, Or.] : Oregon State University, Extension Service, 2002-06)

Oregon has 45 species of birds that nest in holes (cavities) in rotting or dead trees (snags). But, though they are very valuable for wildlife, many snags in urban areas are cut down and removed for aesthetic reasons ...