With people spending more time at home during COVID-19, 2020 has become a record year for backyard chicken raising. If you are planning...

Spiders, bats, and owls have long been common symbols of Halloween, but that doesn't mean you should only look for them in festive front...

Live traps, also known as catch-and-release or Havahart traps, may seem like a good fix to a human-wildlife conflict at first glance. ...

Look closely at the habitat in your backyard or a nearby open space and you will likely find plants, animals, and other features that...

Baby animals, vibrant wildflower blooms, and flowing creeks are all in season right now, and it's a great time to get outside and enjoy...

During the recent rain, you may have noticed rushing water in some of Santa Barbara’s creeks.  Creeks are important features in any...

Even though we don't get snow in Santa Barbara, the winter months still bring unique opportunities for wildlife observation. Below are...

Lately, drivers along Las Positas may have noticed what looks like a construction project across the road from Elings Park.  What they...

If you look in the sky above your yard around dusk, you may catch a glimpse of a bat on its nightly insect hunt. The combined area of...

It is often difficult to harvest fruit from a tree at the right time without letting animals get to it first. Birds, raccoons, opossums,...

Santa Barbara County includes multiple types of habitat, including riparian areas, chaparral, oak woodland, and others. Preserving these...

If you are thinking of making changes to your yard this year, why not consider the local wildlife in your plans? Adding features such as...

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...