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Birding: Who is at the feeder now?

Nestlings abound and our feathered friends are feeding their youngsters. Soon they will leave the nest, beg for…

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Gardening can be accessible to all with some adjustments

CORVALLIS — Gardening is one of the more therapeutic things a person can do — emotionally, mentally and…

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Living with Washington coyotes

In pioneer days, coyotes (Canis latrans) were restricted primarily to the sagebrush lands, brushy mountains, and open prairies…

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Birding: Stewardship and other news

Occasionally something happens that triggers thoughts about our responsibilities to the birds and all wildlife. Dogs let loose…

Life

Birding updates: A barn swallow high rise and other news

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the swallows that were better late than never! I have since…

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Birds of the North America’s prairies: A photo essay

North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico, along with the Canadian…

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WSU Master Gardener Online Workshops: June

LONGVIEW — On Tuesdays at noon WSU Master Gardeners present weekly online free programs. June 6, Tuesday, noon:…

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Beneficial bats help control insects in the garden

CORVALLIS — With a swish of his cape, Count Dracula ruined the reputation of bats forevermore. Maybe. In…

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Birding: Watch for wonderful warblers

The spring arrival of the wood warblers is the highlight for many birders. It certainly is for me!…

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Willapa Refuge — a brand new path!

It’s a rainy day and I need a break from the inside. Lightbulb! A quick trip to the…

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