by Shadow Habitat | Jun 28, 2021 | Science Communications
Memorable or striking species often receive the most conservation protection. Cute animals like panda bears and brightly colored animals like birds come to mind initially when picturing an ecosystem. Although these mammals, birds, and reptiles are...
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...
by Shadow Habitat | Apr 16, 2021 | Native plants
Wild Ginger – Asarum caudatumWild Ginger, a widespread native plant, can be found from British Columbia all the way to southern California and as western as Montana. You can first spot it by its deep green heart-shaped leaves. From April to July, it...
by Shadow Habitat | Apr 16, 2021 | Feature Articles
Spring is here and many of us are looking forward to revamping our yards during the nice weather coming our way. Our native wildlife and plants are also awaiting the changing of the seasons. Longer days and warmer temperatures bring lots of...
by Shadow Habitat | Mar 15, 2021 | Science Communications, Wetlands
Wetlands are sometimes referred to as the kidneys of the landscape because they function as the receivers of waste and filters of water from both natural and human sources. Different types of wetlands provide a wide range of ecosystem services. Ecosystem...
by Shadow Habitat | Mar 15, 2021 | Native animals
Coho salmon – Oncorhynchus kisutchThe Coho (or silver salmon) are anadromous which means they spend most of their lives in the ocean and return to freshwater to spawn. They can grow up to 30 inches and can weigh up to 20 pounds or more. Most...
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