A boa constrictor in Idaho!
Have you been lucky enough to see Idaho’s only boa constrictor? The rubber boa is smaller than the giant boa constrictor of South America and…
Tag: Fauna
Mourning cloak butterflies first to flutter around
Spring is full of firsts—first robin, first flower and first butterfly. Not necessarily in that order though. The first butterfly is often fluttering around before…
Which Northern Flicker is it?
A bright flash of reddish-orange explodes from a tree trunk- a Northern Flicker taking flight. In the Pacific Northwest, the red-shafted Northern flicker is the…
Why do fish float when dead?
From winterkill in ponds to pet goldfish in bowls, fish tend to float at the surface after they have died. Why? Most fish species have…
Winterkill: A rough winter for some fish
Driving along the West Side Road in late March, the ponds at Ball Creek Preserve were all frozen except for a small opening. I did…
Wildlife attracted to dead trees
I often notice snags because of the woodpecker holes or woodpeckers drumming on the tree. However, woodpeckers aren’t the only ones utilizing snags. What animals…
Elusive wolverines travel impressive distances
Certain animals are elusive–lynx, bobcats and most notoriously wolverines. I’ve been lucky enough to see two wolverines in all of my hiking–way across a valley…
Larger birds visiting your feeder
Little songbirds may be the most frequent visitors to bird feeders but occasionally larger birds stop by. Over the past few weeks, I’ve written about…
Less colorful birds visiting feeders
Little brown birds. Often sparrows and finches are called little brown birds because they look similar at first glance. Their markings may not be as…
Quick guide to common birds that visit your feeder
A freshly-filled bird feeder can bring life to a backyard, deck or window. First one bird finds the feeder then entire flocks. Soon the feeder…
Animals move atop and beneath snow
Winter can bring a range of snow conditions from minimal snow to deep snow with an icy crust. Whether the snow condition is favorable or…
Animals take advantage of trails in winter
When the snow becomes deep enough, we bring out our skis, snowshoes and snowmobiles to travel around. Even with snowshoes, slogging through knee-deep powdery snow…
Mourning cloak butterflies first to flutter around
Spring is full of firsts—first robin, first flower and first butterfly. Not necessarily in that order though. The first butterfly is often fluttering around before…
Which Northern Flicker is it?
A bright flash of reddish-orange explodes from a tree trunk- a Northern Flicker taking flight. In the Pacific Northwest, the red-shafted Northern flicker is the…
Why do fish float when dead?
From winterkill in ponds to pet goldfish in bowls, fish tend to float at the surface after they have died. Why? Most fish species have…
Winterkill: A rough winter for some fish
Driving along the West Side Road in late March, the ponds at Ball Creek Preserve were all frozen except for a small opening. I did…
Wildlife attracted to dead trees
I often notice snags because of the woodpecker holes or woodpeckers drumming on the tree. However, woodpeckers aren’t the only ones utilizing snags. What animals…
Elusive wolverines travel impressive distances
Certain animals are elusive–lynx, bobcats and most notoriously wolverines. I’ve been lucky enough to see two wolverines in all of my hiking–way across a valley…
Larger birds visiting your feeder
Little songbirds may be the most frequent visitors to bird feeders but occasionally larger birds stop by. Over the past few weeks, I’ve written about…
Less colorful birds visiting feeders
Little brown birds. Often sparrows and finches are called little brown birds because they look similar at first glance. Their markings may not be as…
Quick guide to common birds that visit your feeder
A freshly-filled bird feeder can bring life to a backyard, deck or window. First one bird finds the feeder then entire flocks. Soon the feeder…
Animals move atop and beneath snow
Winter can bring a range of snow conditions from minimal snow to deep snow with an icy crust. Whether the snow condition is favorable or…
Animals take advantage of trails in winter
When the snow becomes deep enough, we bring out our skis, snowshoes and snowmobiles to travel around. Even with snowshoes, slogging through knee-deep powdery snow…