Snake Meets Its Match
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On a recent hike in the North Oregon coast range, the Greens came upon a garter snake crossing the trail. The snake was impeded by an enormous mouthful of slimy slug. On the return from Cape Falcon, two hours later, the snake was in the same location
Inside Birding by Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology
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If you are looking to improve your birding skills check out the redesigned and updated "All About Birds" website offered by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. They provide tips, tools and techniques for identifying birds using shape, size, color and behavior. You can even listen to the songs and calls of different birds.
Bird Brains
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Bat Houses for Sale
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Inspired by Andrew Emlen's spring program on bats, the Lower Columbia College Biological Society is selling a limited number of single-chamber bat houses as a fundraiser. These houses have been assembled by students using outdoor-grade plywood and furring strips following the specifications provided by Bat Conservation International (BCI) for the Pacific Northwest climate (i.e., they have been painted black and do not have a ventilation gap; see photos below). Each house measures approximately 27.5" H X 24" W X 1.75" D (70 cm H X 61 cm W X 4 cm D), with the roost chamber being .75" (18 mm) deep.
Lake Sacajawea Invasive Weed Cleanup on the South Island
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Willapa Hills Audubon and the LCC Biological Society conducted a scotch broom and holly removal on Lake Sacajawea at 10:00 AM Friday, June 19th. We met near the Elk’s Memorial Building on Kessler Blvd across from the south island at 10:00 and ferryed participants across to the island. We worked for 2 to 3 hours. This was the last work party at Lake Sacajawea until fall.
THANK YOU to all who attended.
If you are interested in joining future parties, please call (360-575-9238) or
WHAS works to remove invasive plants from Lake Sacajawea Islands
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WHAS has been working with the City of Longview Parks Department and the Lower Columbia College Biological Society to remove invasive plants from Lake Sacajawea habitat islands that are only accessible by boat. Our most recent workday, as mentioned here in The Daily News, succeeded in removing almost all of the scotch broom from the north island, with a single plant left in place because it contained a red-wing black bird nest.
Read more: WHAS works to remove invasive plants from Lake Sacajawea Islands
Lake Sacajawea Interpretive Signs Update
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WDFW Wildlife Watch Camera
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Did you know that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has set up Wildlife Watch Cameras which offer a great selection of wildlife viewing?
At the time of providing this information to you they had live and recorded images of Bats, Bluebirds, Eagles, Herons, Martins, Ospreys, Owls, Salmon and Seals.
Check out these images and more wildlife information: Go to the WDFW WildWatchCams website.
Be Careful! Don't mess with some birds
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The University of Florida discovered some interesting bird habits. Mockingbirds may look pretty much alike to people, but they can tell us apart and are quick to react to folks they don't like. Check out the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) article or this msnbc website for more information.
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- Bike to Work Week May 11-15
- Fox Creek Work Day
- May - June Whistler is online
- New York Times article on Mount St. Helen's status as a National Monument
- WHAS Board Member featured in "The Daily News"
- Birds and Climate Change: Ecological Disruption in Progress
- Deery Memorial Signage
- Alert/Announcement Email List
- Bald Eagle will be released at Willow Grove