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...

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...

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

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...

Housecats and wildlife don't usually mix well. Many cats, even the most gentle and calm ones, follow their predatory instincts when they...

Sometimes, wild birds fly into buildings, such as houses, offices, or classrooms, and can't find their way out. The most important...

​ Sometimes, wild birds fly into buildings, such as houses, offices, or classrooms, and can't find their way out. The most important...

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

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