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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
Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)
Adults: 20-35cm, 2-4 kg
Did You Know?
- Skunks spray as a last defense. They flee, growl or stamp before spraying!
- Skunks aim accurately for 3-5 meters!
- 5-6 week old skunks are "fully loaded" with spray and instinctively aim for their target's eyes!
- None of the skunk's spray touches their fur when they fire, the glands extend past the fur, release and retract!
Characteristics:
- Short legs, moves slowly
- Black fur with two white stripes down its back
- Urban skunks most active at night, can be active during daylight hours
Habitat:
- Original resident of semi-open country, mixed woods, prairie
- Very well adapted to urban settings
- Urban dens common under houses, sheds, behind wood piles
Diet:
- Plants, insects, worms, grubs, small mammals, eggs and fruit
Breeding:
- Mates Feb.- March; 4-7 young usually born in May
