Humane Options for Rodent Population Control
Humane Options for Rodent Population Control Do you ever hear little feet scurrying around in your house? It can be unnerving to hear mice, raccoons, squirrels, or other critters making … Read more
The Think Wild Blog aims to help you consider wildlife in your day to day choices and take actions to promote native wildlife success.
We see "Think Wild" as a shared ethos in our High Desert community, and work to:
- help Central Oregonians deepen understanding of wildlife as we share our lands
- care for and stewarding these lands (our backyards) for wildlife, as population pressures grow
- help Central Oregonians deepen understanding of wildlife as we share our lands
- care for and stewarding these lands (our backyards) for wildlife, as population pressures grow
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Using Nest Boxes to Support Native Central Oregon Wildlife and Avoid Wildlife Conflicts
Using Nest Boxes to Support Native Central Oregon Wildlife and Avoid Wildlife Conflicts Central Oregon is home to a diverse range of bird and mammal species, many of whom spend … Read more
Rescued Bald Eagle will join the Yakama Nation Confederated Tribes and Bands as Education Ambassador
Rescued Bald Eagle will join the Yakama Nation Confederated Tribes and Bands as Education Ambassador On August 15th, Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, received a call … Read more
How Do Wildlife Survive the Winter?
How Do Wildlife Survive the Winter? Do you ever wonder how the tiny Anna’s Hummingbird is able to survive the harsh Central Oregon winters or how our local rodents last … Read more
Tundra Swan Rescued After Mass Waterfowl Casualty Event
Tundra Swan Rescued After Mass Waterfowl Casualty Event News Release – November 15, 2022 A tundra swan in the care of Think Wild was lucky to survive a casualty event … Read more
Why We Do Not Recommend Trapping and Relocating Wildlife
Why We Do Not Recommend Trapping and Relocating Wildlife Central Oregon is expanding rapidly and with increasing urbanization comes more instances of wildlife conflict. Whether it be raccoons eating leftover … Read more
What to do when you find orphaned fawn?
What to do when you find a fawn (or any baby wildlife) that appears to be orphaned? Young animals are rarely orphaned, and usually a parent is just nearby foraging … Read more
Think Wild Response and Recommendations on High Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1
As of May 5, High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has officially been identified in a chicken population in Linn County, OR. This is the first detection of this highly infectious … Read more
Here’s What to Do if You Find Baby Wildlife
Bend, Oregon — Springtime gives birth to an abundance of baby wildlife here in Central Oregon, which means residents and visitors are more likely to have wildlife encounters. While … Read more
Film Premiere: “Bridging the Gap” – Partners Puffin Drinkwear and Think Wild to Expand Community Impact Program “Good Together”
Join Puffin Drinkwear during Earth Week for the expansion of their social impact program “Good Together,” which uses film and events to highlight the people and organizations making a positive … Read more