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    The Wildlife Behind Halloween
    The Skunk Corner
    • Oct 29, 2019
    • 4 min

    The Wildlife Behind Halloween

    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...
    A Closer Look at Backyard Nature
    The Skunk Corner
    • Sep 1, 2019
    • 5 min

    A Closer Look at Backyard Nature

    Look closely at the habitat in your backyard or a nearby open space and you will likely find plants, animals, and other features that...
    5 Ways to Enjoy Nature This Spring
    The Skunk Corner
    • Apr 8, 2019
    • 4 min

    5 Ways to Enjoy Nature This Spring

    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...
    5 Ways to Enjoy Nature This Winter
    The Skunk Corner
    • Jan 4, 2019
    • 2 min

    5 Ways to Enjoy Nature This Winter

    Even though we don't get snow in Santa Barbara, the winter months still bring unique opportunities for wildlife observation. Below are...
    The Owls of Arroyo Burro Open Space
    The Skunk Corner
    • Jan 6, 2018
    • 1 min

    The Owls of Arroyo Burro Open Space

    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...
    5 Good Locations for Wildlife Water Sources
    The Skunk Corner
    • Dec 30, 2017
    • 2 min

    5 Good Locations for Wildlife Water Sources

    If you'd like to welcome animals to your yard, whether those animals are birds, pollinating insects, or mammals like skunks, it is...
    Christmas Gifts for the Wildlife Enthusiast
    The Skunk Corner
    • Dec 2, 2017
    • 2 min

    Christmas Gifts for the Wildlife Enthusiast

    The fall and winter are great times for observing wildlife. Different species of birds show up in backyards, rain may fill creeks with...
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    Christmas Gifts for the Wildlife Enthusiast
    The Skunk Corner
    • Dec 1, 2017
    • 2 min

    Christmas Gifts for the Wildlife Enthusiast

    The fall and winter are great times for observing wildlife. Different species of birds show up in backyards, rain may fill creeks with...
    Awesome Possums
    The Skunk Corner
    • Nov 4, 2017
    • 2 min

    Awesome Possums

    Virginia opossums are common backyard visitors in Santa Barbara, climbing on fences and meandering across lawns. They are omnivores,...
    5 Ways to Enjoy Nature This Fall
    The Skunk Corner
    • Sep 24, 2017
    • 2 min

    5 Ways to Enjoy Nature This Fall

    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...
    5 Ways to Enjoy Nature This Fall
    The Skunk Corner
    • Sep 24, 2017
    • 2 min

    5 Ways to Enjoy Nature This Fall

    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...
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    Identifying Wildlife Pathways In Your Yard
    The Skunk Corner
    • Aug 20, 2017
    • 3 min

    Identifying Wildlife Pathways In Your Yard

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

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