Winter solstice: A big day for Spotted Eagle Owls
For us its just another cold day, perhaps the coldest. We see our sun for less hours than at any other time of the year. Its depressing. We might think that everyone must feel the same way, owls however, don't...
Rodent numbers always seem higher with the approach of winter. The reason for this is that rats have depleted their summer bounty and are now looking for food within households, warehouses and office parks. In addition to the search for food, the colder weather often lure rats into roofs and storerooms in search of warmth.
Rat poison sales soar in Nigeria
Kano (Nigeria) (AFP) - Sales of rat poison have taken off in Nigeria following an outbreak of Lassa fever that has left at least 76 people dead and sparked fears of contagion across the country.
Wildlife advocacy group working to rid state of rat poisons
Rodenticides are killing and harming wildlife, eliminating the very creatures that help keep rodent populations in check.
Batty About Bats
How many mosquitoes can a bat eat in a night....?
WatchOout — There’s Owls About
The hoot of Japan’s most common owl is soft and sonorous, but it can be heard up to 2 km away. When I stay out in the woods at night, with a small campfire and something to sip on, I love to hear the owls calling … “Ooooo-hoo-hoo.” They don’t make a lot of noise but when they do give voice, you know about it!
