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Pacific chorus frog. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington. April 2013.

Pacific chorus frog. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington. April 2013.

  • We teach adults and kids about the amazing wildlife in our backyards, schoolyards, neighborhoods, and communities.
  • We encourage our readers to do what they can to improve habitat for everyday plants and wildlife, whether this habitat is an apartment balcony or several acres of land.
  • We also encourage everyone to participate in citizen science efforts. Together we can collect the data that teaches us about the world and its creatures.

Happy Summer!

Okay, so I know it’s not actually summer for a few more days. My kids have their last day of school today though, so summer officially starts tomorrow in our household. Tweets & Tree Frogs is going on summer vacation … Continue reading

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Creature of the Week—Striped Skunk

Striped skunk. Selah, Washington.

By Bob Tuck On a recent sunny day, I was working at my desk, which looks out over a small patio, part of the lawn, and a rock wall that curves away against some shrubbery. Some movement at the base … Continue reading

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Monday Moments—June 3, 2013

Who knew grass flowers were so delicate and beautiful? (Click to enlarge)

We have had habitat structures in place on the fringes of our yard for several years now. Brush piles provide shelter for a myriad of invertebrates as wells as birds, frogs, snakes, and small mammals. Our “hedgerow” has grown so … Continue reading

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Creature of the Week—California Ground Squirrel

California Ground Squirrel. Selah, Washington.

by Bob Tuck The California ground squirrel is a fairly large ground squirrel with a total length of about 18 inches. It is common in Western Oregon, most of California except for desert areas, and well south into Baja. Until … Continue reading

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