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Living with Wildlife 5 of 5

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 24, 2024 with No Comments

Not all wildlife encounters are the same. You may find a baby bird out of a nest, you may witness intimidating behavior or there may be more–you might consider reporting each of these, but to different agencies. Sick or injured animals go to rehabbers. Aggressive behavior gets reported to your local animal control. And, actual attacks should be reported to Cal Fish and Wildlife.

Living with Wildlife 4 of 5

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 17, 2024 with No Comments

As a pet owner you may need to think about how your animal interacts with the environment. You may be able to trust your pet, but not necessarily nature. From snakes to hawks, rodents to insects keeping a watchful eye on your pet and its surroundings will help a lot.

Living with Wildlife 3 of 5

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 3, 2024 with No Comments

Ever wonder what to do when you encounter a snake? If you are in your backyard, pull out your hose and spray the snake down. It wants to be warm not cold. If on the trail, watch it and wait for it to move. Snakes play an important role in the ecosystem by keeping down the rodent population. There is no need to harm or kill them.

Living with Wildlife 2 of 5

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 27, 2024 with No Comments

Wildlife are attracted to food sources, so take care with those items you keep outside. Add trays underneath your bird feeder to limit squirrels, opossums, and rats. Take in your pet food and water at night to limit skunks, racoons, and other thirsty/hungry animals. Finally keep your trash bins closed to keep animals out of the bins and out of harm’s way.

Living with Wildlife 1 of 5

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 20, 2024 with No Comments

Have you ever wondered why you might see wildlife in your neighborhood? Keep in mind, they were here first. Our homes and roads invaded their homes and they have limited places to live. There are a variety of reasons you may see them, here are just a few.