by Joy Stewart | Nov 17, 2019 | Native animals
Red-tailed hawk -Buteo jamaicensisThe red-tailed hawk is a beautiful raptor species. Because of its distinct red tail, it is easily identified by even the most novice birder. Although the red tail of the red-tailed hawk is easy to spot, the rest of...
by Joy Stewart | Oct 17, 2019 | Native animals
Townsend’s Big-eared Bat – Corynorhinus townsendiiThis aptly named bat has long and flexible ears (usually around 1.5 inches). The Corynorhinus townsendii is a very small mammal; usually only about 4 inches in length and 2 inches tall. Its wingspan,...
by Joy Stewart | Sep 29, 2019 | Native animals
Banded Alder Borer- Rosalia funebrisJust a few weeks ago, a banded alder borer was spotted by a volunteer during a Restoration Work Party held here at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve! This beetle was found in SHADOW’s Alder...
by Joy Stewart | Jun 14, 2019 | Native animals
Pacific Jumping Mouse – Zapus trinotatus As one of nine native mouse and rat species in the state of Washington, the Pacific jumping mouse finds its ideal habitat in the riparian-deciduous woodlands of SHADOW. This mouse is naturally drawn...
by Joy Stewart | Jun 14, 2019 | Native animals, News
The birds have been busy here at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve this Spring! We have spotted many different species of birds utilizing the Nature Preserve for foraging and nesting. One tiny resident of SHADOW, Anna’s hummingbird, can be found in many areas of the...
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