Natural World
Two cougar sightings in recent weeks prompt a reminder of what to do around them
"Oregon is home to more than 6,000 cougars, or mountain lions. While cougar sightings and encounters are rare, it is wise to educate yourself about the big cats."
By Jim Anderson
May 1, 2019
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife cougar deaths big cats
Natural World
A look back at the life and times of a Northwest naturalist
Well, I'm headed for 92 years on this good earth, gettin' ready to take the Big Field Trip out among the stars. One of the things I'm most grateful for are the hundreds and hundreds of good times (and friends) I've enjoyed as a naturalist, especially the years I spent with the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry.
By Jim Anderson
Apr 24, 2019
Natural World
Local projects encourage people to contribute toward science and conservation
Looking for a way to contribute something toward understanding wildlife, the origin of our solar system or other scientific pursuits? A number of local groups offer a wealth of worthy citizen-scientist projects that anyone, young and old alike, can pursue.
By Damian Fagan
Apr 17, 2019
Xerces Society Worthy Brewing Hopservatory Lights Out Bend Deschutes Land Trust iNaturalist
Natural World
Local students learn about the importance of wildlife corridors
I get invited to lots of places to speak, but my favorite locations are schools. The bright young minds of kids who ask great questions keep me young, despite my 91 years.
By Jim Anderson
Mar 20, 2019
Cascades Academy Think Wild nesting boxes woodcrafting
Natural World
In spite of all the snow and cold, turkey vultures are on their way north, to their summer haunts. While air temperature does play a role in the movement of turkey vultures and other birds, it's really the sun's relationship to the horizon and the amount of daylight that controls their migration calendar.
By Jim Anderson
Mar 13, 2019
vultures carrion bird banding
Natural World
Those annoying residents sitting in a stupor on your wall? Your neighbors have them, too
"Hey Jim," a recent email read, "How about a Source article describing the nature and intent of 'winter flies?' They come into our houses—fly around slow and stupidly—do not feed—and within a day or two, they die.
By Jim Anderson
Feb 27, 2019
housefly flies in winter insects
Natural World
In the wake of the federal shutdown, the annual event that almost wasn't in 2019
Eagle Watch, the premier event of spring in Central Oregon for the last 24 years, is set to happen Feb. 23 and 24 at the Round Butte Overlook—a little way from Culver on Lake Billy Chinook. If you've been taking part over the years, you know what fun it is for anyone wanting to know more about raptor resources of Central Oregon, and the importance of eagles in our culture.
By Jim Anderson
Feb 20, 2019
Round Butte Overlook Lake Billy Chinook Oregon Observatory East Cascades Audubon Society Oregon Eagle Foundation
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