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Birding: Enjoy watching our acrobatic fliers

Swallows are acrobats in the air! They are found nearly everywhere in the world except in polar regions…

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‘Murder hornets’ get a less dramatic name

The Entomological Society of America has asked scientists, government officials, media and public to call Asian giant hornets,…

Life

Birding: The world of falcons

Last week we looked at the world of hawks, vultures, eagles, and their relatives. This week’s focus is…

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Birding: The world of hawks, eagles, vultures, and their relatives

I have been thinking of the Audubon winter raptor survey lately. It isn’t far off. It will begin…

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WSU Master Gardener Online Workshops: August

LONGVIEW — On Tuesdays at noon WSU Master Gardeners present weekly online free programs, and there also are…

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Eco-friendly lawns require forethought to attract pollinators

CORVALLIS — To support pollinators, people have turned to creating eco-friendly spaces around their homes, including replacing their…

Life

Beneath the forest: LiDAR reveals our complex land, made naked

It’s hard to imagine our place without all its towering trees, tangled bushes and ancient ferns. Thanks to…

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Birding: More news from the nest

Some birds are late nesters. The American goldfinch and the cedar waxwing are two species who nest later…

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Master Gardener tips: Controlling pests, diseases key to successful gardening

WSU Master Gardeners are often asked about controlling pests in home gardens without the use of pesticides. This…

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Birding: The house finch is a lover of people

I remember from the years when I lived in Ontario, Canada the excitement birders felt whenever a house…

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