Immature songbird by Four Oaksby Christine Saito Many species live in the habitat available in parks, undeveloped land and in our backyards. This provides an exciting opportunity to view wildlife through recreation or education. Keeping wildlife safe and preventing harm is the key to successful coexistence. Imagine for a moment that you’re doing some light gardening or you’ve hired tree … Read More

by Ryan GilpinRed-tailed Hawk nest building. Photo by Peggy Honda I find it personally gratifying to open up an ANSI Standard or ISA BMP and find mentions of wildlife. Our urban forests are vital to birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and those wildlife add a remarkable amount of enjoyment to the lives of us city-dwellers. The first time that this … Read More

Have you ever considered that fallen, dead trees might be able to donate their old parts for education?  Indeed they can, i.e. with the help of a chain saw and a friend.The Cavity Conservation Initiative has been searching for bits and pieces of dead wood that show signs of wildlife use.  Senior Park Ranger, Ed Bridges, at Riley Park in … Read More