Rare Great Gray Owl Returned to the Wild
Local Wildlife Hospital and Conservation Center, Think Wild, has released a great gray owl back into the wild after the successful rehabilitation and treatment of its injuries following a window … 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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Local Bike Shop Helps Saves Raptors with Upcycled Bike Tires
Spring in Central Oregon brings abundant wildlife and human visitors, and with them an increase in the number of injured or orphaned birds in need of help. At local bicycle … Read more
Help Keep Wild Birds Safe from Salmonella
Central Oregon has seen an increase in the number of wild, seed eating birds suffering from an outbreak of salmonella. Such outbreaks commonly occur during the winter months and can … Read more
An Adventure Awaits: Wildlife Tracks
The winter season is among us, bringing along frigid temperatures and possibly snow! During the winter months, many Central Oregonians feel disconnected from nature and the wildlife around us. Still, … Read more
Giving Tuesday: Think Wild Needs You
During these frigid winter months, you may be asking how you can help our local wildlife. Though many species are tucked away during the snowy season, you can still contribute … Read more
7 Easy Tips For Happy Birds in Your Backyard
Let’s get birdy. One of the easiest ways to get close to nature is to learn to appreciate birds. Who doesn’t look at a bird and feel envy or a … Read more
Wildlife Friendly Fourth of July
Welcome to Paytons Wildlife Tips, a monthly blog discussing different topics related to wildlife in Central Oregon. As you may know, the 4th fourth of July is almost here! Following … Read more