Don't let your trashcan end up like the one above, which is what happens when raccoons knock it over in search of food. Not only is this...

If you visit the Arroyo Burro Open Space around dusk, you may catch a glimpse of a great-horned owl or two. There are currently a pair...

If you'd like to welcome animals to your yard, whether those animals are birds, pollinating insects, or mammals like skunks, it is...

The fall and winter are great times for observing wildlife. Different species of birds show up in backyards, rain may fill creeks with...

The fall and winter are great times for observing wildlife. Different species of birds show up in backyards, rain may fill creeks with...

Virginia opossums are common backyard visitors in Santa Barbara, climbing on fences and meandering across lawns. They are omnivores,...

Virginia opossums are common backyard visitors in Santa Barbara, climbing on fences and meandering across lawns. They are omnivores,...

Housecats and wildlife don't usually mix well. Many cats, even the most gentle and calm ones, follow their predatory instincts when they...

Housecats and wildlife don't usually mix well. Many cats, even the most gentle and calm ones, follow their predatory instincts when they...

In general, lethal control for wildlife should be avoided when there are other solutions available. With rats, for example, minimizing...

In general, lethal control for wildlife should be avoided when there are other solutions available. With rats, for example, minimizing...

Even though Santa Barbara does not get the same kind of autumn as other parts of the country have, the season is still great for...

Even though Santa Barbara does not get the same kind of autumn as other parts of the country have, the season is still great for...

Plants like ivy and trumpetvine might appear to provide good shelter for wildlife, since they grow quickly and are dense enough to...

Plants like ivy and trumpetvine might appear to provide good shelter for wildlife, since they grow quickly and are dense enough to...

When faced with a rat or mouse problem that needs to be dealt with, many people resort to poisoning the rodents. This solution appeals...

When faced with a rat or mouse problem that needs to be dealt with, many people resort to poisoning the rodents. This solution appeals...

Sometimes, wild birds fly into buildings, such as houses, offices, or classrooms, and can't find their way out. The most important...

​ Sometimes, wild birds fly into buildings, such as houses, offices, or classrooms, and can't find their way out. The most important...

Many backyard mammals, from rodents to raccoons, follow specific pathways through neighborhoods. By knowing where these pathways are,...