Living with
Wildlife
The Sacramento Valley is home to a diverse animal population, from the colorful, endemic Yellow-Billed Magpie to the energetic native Western Grey Squirrel. However, as our population continues to grown and expand, many of these animals begin to face being displaced, being injured, or being deemed pests. With a little knowledge, we can live in greater harmony with wildlife, allowing all parties to thrive!
Here are
some things we can all do to help local wildlife:
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Keep wild
animals wild
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Do not feed wild animals
- Wild animals never make good pets
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Discouraging unwelcome guests:
- Attracted by food
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Attracted by shelter
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“Eliminating” problem wildlife
* Keep wild animals safe:
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Keep cats indoor
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Keep bird feeders clean
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Making windows safe
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Prune trees and shrugs between October and December
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Take fishing lines or hooks with you
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Do not use poisons or sticky traps
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Bring injured, orphaned, or sick wildlife to WCA immediately
* Support conservation and wildlife rehabilitation efforts:
- Grow a wildlife friendly garden
- Reduce, recycle, reuse, and use recycled products
- Donate funds or
items
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Donate your time
For website questions or questions about WCA email wcagrants@yahoo.com