It’s October… Do You Know Who’s Haunting Your Backyard?

I love the nightlife in my neighborhood, by which I mean the wildlife that comes out at night. When I share photos and videos from my trail camera, people are often surprised at the number of cute creatures that visit my yard. They think these sightings are unusual. I always tell them, “The animals areContinue reading “It’s October… Do You Know Who’s Haunting Your Backyard?”

Diary of a Wildlife Rehabber

This week marks the one year anniversary of my first volunteer shift with the North Texas Wildlife Center. One year ago, I could not recognize the cries of a baby squirrel or identify opossum poop by its smell. One year ago, I didn’t know what an anhinga was. One year ago, I had never heldContinue reading “Diary of a Wildlife Rehabber”

When It Rains…

My mind feels a little bit flooded right now, which I guess makes sense. Everything here in North Texas is waterlogged at the moment. We’ve gotten some crazy weather this week, including some scary storms on Tuesday morning that brought a lot of damage to the area. Thankfully, I don’t think anyone was hurt, butContinue reading “When It Rains…”