Just Another Nature Enthusiast
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Who would think that a snail could help to control slugs in the garden?It’s a fact! And another good reason to work with Nature and to avoid applying pesticides. We’ve been led to believe snails eat plants. Right? Not always… Here is a snail species I found in our nature habitat/ garden that is a... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered how much water it takes to attract wild ducks? I didn’t. Until… ducks arrived at a small puddle of water on the other side of our fence. It’s a transient body of water that exists only during times of prolonged rain. And, it’s rather secluded, tucked between homes and a row... Continue Reading →
Northwestern Garter Snake Thamnophis ordinoides The Northwestern Garter Snake is perfectly at home at Beaver Willows. Proximity to the Glencoe Swale wetland provides the preferred habitat of this species: damp areas with lots of vegetation and open sunny areas. The two snakes featured in this post were found in places where these critters like to... Continue Reading →
Look who I saw hopping across the top of our driveway- an Eastern Cottontail Rabbit. This species is the largest group of wild rabbits in Oregon. They were introduced as a game animal to several counties in northwest Oregon during the 1930's - early 1940's. This little rabbit was seen in habitat with components as... Continue Reading →
