In the paper below, licensed falconer Megan Martin discusses how trained falcons or hawks are used to manage unwanted “pest” birds. This technique, called “raptor abatement” or “falconry abatement” can be used in any situation where a pest…

Ask anyone and they may tell you hibernation is when an animal “sleeps” through the winter. Although this is a very simplistic definition, the concept is correct. The word hibernation is from Latin and means “to spend the winter”. Wildlife…

The New USFWS Indiana Bat In-Lieu Fee Program   Megan Martin   The sky is pink and purple as the sun sets across a mid-western wetland. Scattered dead trees emerge from a mirrored water surface, their bark peeling and curling…

The Virginia Opossum is an underrated creature. There are tons of cool facts about the Virginia opossum, but I hope to dive a bit deeper about these oh-awesome opossums. So, don’t play possum and hit play.    

Many people think of bats as only living in caves, but bats are also found in a variety of structures, such as buildings or bridges. Some bats even live, or “roost” in trees! Watch the video below to learn how…

Picture yourself at your office and spring has finally arrived, you start to gear up for construction on a most crucial project. Maybe it was delayed over the winter or the weather has finally started to cooperate. But wait, you…

Bat biologist Jeremy Sheets discusses some things you can do if you find bats in your home or building.

In which Senior Wildlife Biologist Jeremy Sheets gives some advice on what to do in the difficult situation of encountering an injured animal.