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Hermit Thrush and Traffic Circle Update
by woodykw 
Many of you have asked for updates on previous blogs, so this blog is for you. Brace yourself, though, because I only have good news to report. Can you handle it? First the Hermit Thrush. He lives on (see photo on top). I thought he might have move… more »
11/16/10 07:37:11 pm, Wallula Gap – A Legendary Landscape
by woodykw
A soft autumn glow illuminated a vast expanse of Columbia River canyon as we pulled off the highway into a small gravel parking area. Two Red-tailed Hawks soared along the sage and juniper encrusted ridge-line, welcoming us to this enchanting place. W… more »
Hermit Revival
by woodykw
Sometimes wildlife adventures happen close to home. Saturday, a Hermit Thrush crashed into my neighbor's window and she implored me to assist. I found the thrush sprawled out and apparently mangled. It was still conscious but barely moving. Gently,… more »
Legalize Shrubs
by woodykw
There is too much grass in the world – no, I’m not referring to the illegal kind, but rather the kind used for lawns, parks, golf courses and so many more places. What’s wrong with this kind of grass? If you ask Canada Geese, fertilizer companies, her… more »
Snagscaping
by woodykw
Have a dead tree in your yard? Worried about it becoming a "hazard tree?" Have you thought about stumpscaping it into a wildlife tree? Then read on. Snags, or dead and dying trees were formerly thought of only as untidy and hazardous. But they have… more »