Birdsongs 101: Tips on how to identify birds by song
In this post, Lauren Pharr provides some useful tips that can help you begin identifying birds by their song Read more »
wildlife – avian
Birding 101: A Guide for New Birders
Lauren Pharr shares her top tips for new and beginning birders! Read more »
The Effects of Urban Noise and Light Pollution on Avian Communities
Both Anthropogenic Noise and Artificial Light at Night bring about some serious impacts to wildlife, but we can make informed choices to reduce those impacts. Read more »
Conservation Neighbor: Molly Monroe
Molly Monroe, with her personal and professional dedication to conserving the natural world and its inhabitants, is a role model for all budding and even long-standing conservation practitioners. Read more about this inspiring conservation neighbor! Read more »
A Guide to Backyard Bird Feeding
Although there is no right way to “backyard bird,” there are many valuable tips to follow when wanting to attract birds to your backyard. Read more »
Getting to know our Thanksgiving Mascot: 10 Fun Facts about Turkeys
It’s November at last, which most likely means that many people are getting ready for … Read more »
Flying Through the Year: All About Bird Migration
Migration season is here at last! Birds you see migrating right now began their migration … Read more »
Getting to Know the Writer: All about Lauren Pharr
My name is Lauren Pharr, and if you haven’t picked up already, I absolutely love … Read more »
The Native Link: The Importance of Native Plants to Birds
Native plants play a vital role in the ecosystem when it comes to wildlife species. … Read more »
Birds and Rivers: The Importance of a River Ecosystem
This is the first in a series of posts by guest blogger Lauren Pharr, an … Read more »
From the “Office” Window
In this time of uncertainty, the term “workmates” takes on new meaning… Read more »
Why do birds matter to you?
From 2019 to 2021, Benton SWCD is focusing out native plant outreach on birds and … Read more »
Bio-blitz!
Find out why ten intrepid students braved the winter weather. Read more »
A Hedgerow for Pollinators
Hedgerows provide food, cover for nesting, shelter, and a travel lane for wildlife. Read more »
What Farmers Need to Know About the Most Recently Listed Threatened Species
Find out what’s different about the listing of Streaked Horned Lark and why farmers might really want to help boost this lark’s numbers. Read more »
Will Benton County Be Oregon’s First Community Wildlife Habitat?
With your help, Benton County can become the FIRST Certified Community Wildlife Habitat in Oregon! Read more »