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Polyphemus Moth

Polyphemus Moth Information and PhotosThis is a page about polyphemus moth information and photos. This large moth is found throughout the United States, southern Canada, and down into Mexico.

 

Six duck eggs in a nest

Abandoned Duck Nest?Sometimes you may find what appears to be an abandoned duck nest. This is a page about an abandoned duck nest.

 

Mole coming out of a mole hole.

Caring for a Rescued Baby MoleDepending on the age of the baby there are some common steps you can follow to care for the baby mole. You want to keep it warm and fed. This is a page about caring for a rescued baby mole.

 

Two deer heads mounted on a wall.

Taxidermy AdviceIf someone wants to have a small carcass stuffed you can sometimes keep it well wrapped in your freezer. Make a place separate from your food.

 

A duckling swimming in water alone.

Caring for Wild Ducklings?If you find abandoned duckings the best choice it to contact your local wildlife rescue organization. If that is not possible there is information on the web about emergency care procedures for a baby duck. Be sure to research duckling care before you attempt to feed or house them.

 

A family of black bears walking through the forest.

Black Bear Photos and InformationThe American black bear, Ursus americanus, is the most familiar and commonly seen bear in North America. While omnivorous they also eat fish, mammals, and carrion. They like human food as well. They will approach campers, hikers, and rural homes in search of food. While interesting to sight, caution needs to used if you encounter one. Do not approach wild bears, especially cute little cubs, whose mom is surely close by. Read more about black bears and view some photos on this page.

 

Survivability of Baby Bird Pushed from a Nest - featherless baby bird

Survivability of Baby Bird Pushed from a NestWhen you come across an abandoned baby bird, a wildlife center may be its best chance for survival. This is a page about survivability of baby bird pushed from a nest.

 

A pigeon sitting on eggs in gravel.

Moving a Pigeon Egg?Sometimes birds will choose a nesting site that is dangerous for their eggs or simply in the wrong spot around your home. Some research can help to successfully move the nest and egg(s) and prevent similar nesting in the future. This page offers some helpful suggestions for moving a pigeon egg.

 

Duck and Her Ducklings

Protecting a Duck and Her Ducklings?Ducks often lay their eggs in places that can put them and their duckings at risk. This is a page about protecting a duck and her ducklings.

 

Northern Cardinal bird in a snow storm.

The Northern CardinalThe northern cardinal, also know as a redbird or common cardinal is easily recognizable. The male sports a distinctive crest along with its brilliant red plumage. This is a page about the northern cardinal.

 

A broad-headed skink among some plants outside.

Redheaded Lizards (Broad-Headed Skinks) Information and PhotosThese arboreal lizards are found in the southeastern United States. The red or orange color is exhibited by the males during mating season. This is a page about Plestiodon laticeps, commonly known as redheaded lizards (broad-headed skinks).

 

Mole with head up out of a mole mound

What Do Moles Eat?Some homeowners may wonder what those little moles that are burrowing through their yard are eating down in their dark tunnels. This is a page about "What do moles eat?".

 

Duck in nest with eggs

Incubation Time for Duck Eggs?This is a page about incubation time for duck eggs. Wild ducks sometimes lay their eggs where we can watch them, sit and incubate the eggs, hoping to see the babies when they hatch.

 

Two deer mice isolated on white

Deer Mouse PhotosThis is a page about deer mouse photos. Also known as a white footed mouse, the deer mouse is thought to be the most abundant and widely spread mammal in North America.

 

close up image of a snake with it's tongue out

Snake PhotosThis is a page about snake photos. We come across snakes in a variety of places, in our yards and gardens, on hikes, and elsewhere. Taking a photo is a typical response to the encounter so that we can identify them later.

 

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Mother duck in ducklings in a swimming pool

Will Pool Water Harm Ducks?This page is about will pool water harm ducks? Making sure your wild or domestic ducks have good water to swim in is important to maintaining their health.

 

Mr President and First Lady

Wild Eagle Nest WebcamsThis is a page about wild eagle nest webcams. It is very gratifying to be able to watch wild eagles raise their young.

 

tiny grey squirrel

Caring for an Orphaned Baby SquirrelThis is a page about caring for an orphaned baby squirrel. Caring for or finding professional care for orphaned wildlife can be rewarding.

 

Skunk

Understanding Skunk Behavior?This is a page about understanding skunk behavior. Skunks are generally maligned because of their potential defensive spraying behavior and a fear of rabies. Understanding skunk behavior may help us coexist with these often beneficial animals and also alert us when their behavior is abnormal.

 

Native Wildflowers

Native Wildflower Rescue GroupsThis page is about native wildflower rescue groups. When humans till up the land and landscape with non-native plants, wildflowers often do not reseed themselves. Saving these seeds have become a mission of some conservationists.

 

Duck eggs in a nest.

Moving Duck EggsWhether they are your pets or just a nest of eggs that need to be moved, moving duck eggs can be a tricky endeavor, but it can be done. This page is about moving duck eggs.

 

A wild baby goose.

Rescuing Wild Baby GeeseThis page is about rescuing wild baby geese. Only if the mother goose is nowhere to be found you may have to rescue the abandoned goslings.

 

Green chameleon on a branch.

Identifying Lizards?Various types of lizards are common in our yards and gardens. Identifying the one you have just found can be interesting and fun. This is a page about identifying lizards.

 

Dryer Sheets

Are Dryer Sheets Safe for Birds?These dryer softening cloths contain many chemicals before they are used in the dryer. This page is about are dryer sheets safe for birds?

 

Baby Loon on its mom's back.

Loon Information and PhotosThis is a page about loon information and photos. The subject of many Native American legends, the loon is a migratory bird that breeds in forested lakes and large ponds in northern North America and parts of Greenland and Iceland.

 

A young starling sitting in a lawn.

Caring for a Wild Baby BirdThis page is about caring for a wild baby bird. The best place for any baby is with their mother, but sometimes you find an orphan.

 

Hand feeding a rescued chipmunk.

Caring for a Rescued Chipmunk?This is a page about caring for a rescued chipmunk. Sometimes our pets bring us gifts of small wildlife, such as chipmunks. If you receive such a gift or find an injured or seemingly orphaned one you will want to care for it until it is well or taken to a rescue.

 

Mallard Duck swimming in a lake.

Mallard Duck Information and PhotosThis is a page about mallard duck information and photos. The mallard has one of the most extensive breeding ranges of any duck in North America. The male mallard is quite recognizable with his brilliant green head and white neck ring.

 

Squirrel hanging onto a tree.

Squirrel Information and PhotosThis is a page about squirrel information and photos. Squirrels and their antics are enjoyed by many.

 

Fawn (Baby Deer) standing in the grass.

Fawn (Baby Deer) Information and PhotosThis is a page about fawn (baby deer) information and photos. Beautiful baby deer known as fawns are an amazing site to behold. Their distinctive spots help to camouflage these young deer until they are more able to fend for themselves.

 

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Chipmunk

Chipmunk Information and PhotosThis is a page about chipmunk information and photos. Chipmunks are the smallest member of the squirrel family. All but one species can be found romping about in North America.

 

Black Pine Snake

Identifying Black SnakesThis is a page about identifying black snakes. Identifying a snake you have seen in your backyard or out hiking can be difficult.

 

Feeding a Squirrel

Feeding SquirrelsThis is a page about feeding squirrels. Attracting squirrels to your yard will provide you with hours of entertainment watching their playful antics.

 

A wild raccoon looking up.

Rescuing Wild AnimalsThis is a page about rescuing wild animals. Occasionally you may find a wildlife baby and be tempted to rescue it. There are many things to consider before you scoop it up and take it home.

 

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