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Species
Birds
- Cormorant, Double-crested (Phalacrocorax auritus)
- Cormorant, Pelagic (Phalacrocorax pelagicus)
- Crow, Northwestern (Corvus caurinus)
- Eagle, American Bald (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
- Falcon, Peregrine (Falco peregrinus)
- Gull, Ring-billed (Larus delawarensis)
- Gull, Glaucous-winged (Larus glaucescens)
- Hawk, Cooper's (Accipiter cooperii)
- Heron (Fannini subspecies - Ardea herodias fannini)
- Killdeer (Charadruis vociferus)
- Owl, Barred (Strix varia)
- Owl, Saw-Whet (Aegolius acadicus)
Mammals
Raccoon (Procyon lotor)
Adults: 65-100 cm (with tail), 5-15 kg
Did You Know?
- Raccoons are in the same scientific family as the giant panda!
- They have a winter and a summer coat of fur!
- Raccoons are flat footed like humans and bears (unlike cats or dogs)!
- Raccoons nimble fingers can turn doorknobs and open fridges!
- Raccoons are excellent swimmers!
Characteristics:
- Black mask and ringed tail
- Excellent climbers, but can not jump over things
Habitat:
- Wooded and wetland habitats
- Many found in urban settings, backyards and alleys
- Raccoons live in urban, rural and natural areas continent-wide
Diet:
- Scavenger and predator
- Nuts and berries, rats, eggs, mice, insects, frogs, garbage
Breeding:
- Litter of 1-8 usually born between April and July
- Den in dark dry places like hollow trees, attics, under houses, sheds
- Entrance to den can be as small as a grapefruit
