Salamander Season is Coming!

It’s one of my favorite times of the year and one of my favorite animals. For the most part they live mysterious, unseen, secretive lives. But if you creep around enough damp places and turn over enough rocks and logs you’re treated to a wildlife wonder: /*===== general options =========*/ a { box-shadow: none !important; […]

A Few Things You Don’t See Everyday

But if you hung around Northwest Wildlife Online you would:

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Caterpillar Eyes
Caterpillar Eyes

Giant Western Crane Fly
Giant Western Crane Fly

Heron Eating Eel
Heron Eating Eel

Crow Scolding Squirrel
Crow Scolding Squirrel

Snails Crossing Barnacles

Tube Feet

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Caterpillar eyes; a Giant Western Crane Fly; a Great Blue Heron eating an eel; a crow scolding a squirrel for stealing his nut; colorful snails trespassing over barnacles; a close look at sea star tube feet

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CITY LIZARDS

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Afghanistan Reptiles

There are many things I miss about Afghanistan. I grew to love the people, the land, and the wildlife. I have fond memories of that country. Reptiles always hold a special place in my heart, however, and the arid Afghan climate gives home to a plethora of these beautiful animals. Add to this the fact […]

Skittering Frog

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Nosy Neighbors

Nosy and sometimes spooky, but I love them anyway.

Elk are a constant visitor on my property (no, I won’t give out the address). The Roosevelt Elk we have here in the Northwest are the largest of the elk species. Bulls come in at a half a ton and almost 10 feet long. […]

Saudi Arabian Birds

When you think of Saudi Arabia, birds are not usually the first thing that comes to mind. Depending on the source consulted there are 200 to 500 species of birds found on the Arabian Peninsula. It is surprisingly extensive for an arid land, but when viewed in the context of Saudi’s location – a link […]

What’s the Difference Between?

Just in case you have ever gotten confused trying to distinguish mice, voles, shrews, and moles – here’s a quick guide:

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