Among the many birds attracted to gardens, hummingbirds can be the most appealing. Not only are these “garden jewels” fun to watch, hummingbirds play an important role in our environment by pollinating flowers and fee ...

The black-capped chickadee is a common North American bird. Chickadees can be seen in small fields collecting seeds and insects. They also feed at the edges of forests. These birds like to visit bird feeders.

Two factors have led to curtailment of some lethal methods of combating sheep predators and limit the use of others: changes in public attitudes and more restrictive state and federal regulations. Ranchers now use more ...

Pocket gophers girdle (remove bark from) the bases of conifer seedlings and saplings, causing significant economic losses. This publication will help you design a program to reduce or eliminate gopher damage to seedl ...

Of all the habitat features that can attract wildlife to your yard, a pond could be the most rewarding. Most animals need water to drink, and many use water for feeding, bathing, breeding, regulating body heat, restin ...

Dragonflies can be found in almost any wetland area. They are large, beautiful insects that come in a variety of sizes and colors.

Little brown bats are one of the most common bats in Oregon and the United States. Their scientific name is Myotis lucifugus. The group of bats in the genus Myotis are called the “mouse-eared” bats.

Deer grazing outside your window can be a welcome sight, unless the deer are eating your favorite flowers. Their spring and summer browsing can kill or severely damage young garden and landscape plants. Once deer are ...