That flash of brown darting under your rhododendron isn’t just “a rabbit.” Portland’s unique position between the Willamette Valley floor and the Cascade foothills means you could be watching any of four distinct rabbit species, each with its own story of how it came to call this region home. One’s a Midwest transplant from the […]
•November 25, 2025Portland’s tree-lined neighborhoods are home to an unexpected wildlife dynamic—invasive squirrels now outnumber native species in many urban areas. While you might spot a bushy-tailed visitor raiding your bird feeder daily, knowing which squirrel species you’re actually observing reveals a fascinating story about ecosystem change in the Pacific Northwest. From the bold eastern gray squirrels […]
•November 21, 2025If you’ve ever spotted a spider scurrying across your basement floor or building a web in your garden, you’re not alone. Portland’s mild, moist climate creates the perfect environment for arachnids, with at least 20 distinct species calling our homes and yards their habitat. While most are harmless helpers that control insect populations, knowing which […]
•October 18, 2025
