Living with Wildlife
An Oak Titmouse is a small, tufted songbird. Commonly seen at birdfeeders, titmice make birdwatchers smile with their outsized attitudes and fluffed cockades.No one would ever intend to trap and…
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This baby fox squirrel and her four siblings must have been very confused and frightened when the sound of buzzing chainsaws was followed by a sudden drop that left their…
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Installing this barrier properly will prevent digging animals from accessing this tempting den site. This method keeps out rats as well. Dig a trench around the deck, at least 12″…
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Wild babies need trees… maybe even yours! Every spring, baby animals that have been orphaned or injured because their nests were damaged or removed arrive at WildCare. Most people are…
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Protect Songbirds from Salmonella Poisoning Click to download and share this infographic! An outbreak of avian salmonellosis has killed untold numbers of songbirds in the Bay Area. Please take down…
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Trapping doesn’t solve a nuisance animal problem. Animals are attracted to your property because it provides something they want and need. Usually what attracts them is access to FOOD, WATER or SHELTER.
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The aggressive wasps known as Yellow Jackets are carnivorous, and can be menacing creatures when it comes to a showdown over the picnic table. They are often mistaken for bees, and sometimes are even called “meat bees”.
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If cornered by a persistent attacker, the skunk will arch its back, raise its fur and stick its tail straight up into the air. This makes the skunk appear to be bigger and more ferocious.
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Rodents breed all year long, but the peak season for rodent nesting begins in February. This year-round breeding cycle makes sense. Rodents are the dietary staple of almost every land-based carnivore, so they have to be prolific.
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For many people, it can be unsettling to realize that the beautiful wildlands we so enjoy around the Bay Area also serve as habitat for Mountain Lions (also called pumas or cougars).
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