Wildlife
Many area wildlife species have specific habitat needs. With changed land uses, needs for food and shelter for some wildlife are being met. Learn about cavity nesting species and you can become a backyard wildlife steward.
For
more information contact Arno
Bergstrom at (360) 337-7225.
Nesting Boxes are Important & Fun
You might not realize that there are nearly
60 animal species in Kitsap County that need cavities for
nests and shelter. Dead standing trees or snags are typically
used by cavity nesting wildlife. In most rural residential
areas the dead standing trees or snags, have been cut down
for safety reasons thus eliminating critical habitat for cavity
nesters. Nesting boxes in the form of bird houses and bat
houses can be designed and placed to provide the necessary
habitat for song birds and other wildlife. If you would enjoy
seeing more wildlife consider using nesting boxes in your
back yard and throughout your neighborhood.
For more information on nesting boxes contact the Washington
State Department of Fish and Wildlife and request their Backyard
Wildlife Sanctuary Packet, call (425) 775-1311 or refer to
the following publications available for purchase from your
local Extension office or through WSU publications:
Habitat
Management for Bats on Small Woodlands MISC0226
Wildlife
Ecology and Forest Habitat EB1866
Managing
Small Woodlands for Cavity-Nesting Birds
MISC0160
Forestry Tips
- Native Tree Species
- Tree Health & Root Rot
- Backyard Stewardship
- Fire Safe Homes
- Keep Christmas Fresh
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