by Shadow Habitat | Jun 28, 2021 | Native plants
Serviceberry – Amelanchier alnifolia Western service berry, Saskatoon, or Juneberry is a beautiful woody species that can be spotted throughout most of Canada and western North America because it can grow in a plethora of areas including open forests, stream...
by Shadow Habitat | May 18, 2021 | Science Communications
In the Pacific Northwest, we value salmon for a multitude of reasons, but the first that comes to mind may not be that they increase bird abundance and diversity. In a study completed by Marlene Wagner and John Reynolds, they found that more birds habited streams and...
by Shadow Habitat | May 18, 2021 | Native animals
American Robin – Turdus migratoriusAmerican robins can be seen anywhere in North America and are often spotted running through lawns or perched in a tree. In the spring and summer, robin calls are a lovely sound to wake up to in the morning. As larger songbirds,...
by Shadow Habitat | May 18, 2021 | Feature Articles, Native animals
Many of us enjoy watching birds in our backyard and love providing food to our feathered friends through bird feeders. However, there is a down side to feeding birds. More than 40% of people in the United States regularly feed birds. Scientific studies have determined...
by Shadow Habitat | Apr 16, 2021 | Science Communications
Around the world, wildlife and humans alike are facing major challenges for survival. One of our severe challenges is that over 700 million people lack basic access to safe water. Bacteria, viruses, and parasites that live in water infect humans every day and are...
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