Dana Sanchez

Photo: Hannah O'Leary

she/her/hers

Wildlife Specialist

541-737-6003

[email protected]

Expertise: Wildlife , Nuisance Wildlife

Links: https://fw.oregonstate.edu/fisheries-and-wildlife/extension-wildlife

Department/Unit: Fisheries and Wildlife

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How do we help our backyard hummingbird?

Q: I am wondering if I can get more information on the hummingbird that has decided to nest outside my Portland window. Can you tell me what kind of hummingbird it is and are there any interesting facts about their nesting ...

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Why are we finding so many dead birds?

Q: In the past week I have found 5 dead golden finches in our yard. We do not have a cat nor do our neighbors. It’s been cold obviously. No sign of harm or foul play, just whole and dead. We get suet, cylinders, ...

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Are squirrels killing my old growth juniper?

Q: We have an old growth juniper on our property, and it has been taken over by squirrels. They have made their homes underneath the tree. I am afraid they will weaken the root structure, and the tree could fall over in ...

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When I can move a robin's nest?

Q: We have a robin currently building a nest right outside of a busy in and out entryway into our backyard. They've been here before but this is the first time they put their nest directly in the walking path. It doesn't ...

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Nonlethal Bird Deterrent Strategies: Methods for reducing fruit crop losses in Oregon

Bird predation is a significant threat to marketable yields in fruit crops. Loss estimates are about 10% to 20% in blueberries, 5% to 30% in cherries, and 5% to 10% in grapes. However, some vineyard sites have reported up ...

Scott Lukas, Amanda Davis, Dana Sanchez, Linda Brewer | Sep 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Oh Rats! Dealing with Non-native Rodents in the Garden

Join Dr. Dana Sanchez (Oregon State University Extension Wildlife Specialist) for a special session on managing rats in yards, gardens, and compost piles.

Dana Sanchez, Brooke Edmunds | May 2020 | Video

Coyotes: Wild & Free

Coyotes have continued to expand their range in Oregon and thus human vs. coyote issues have been multiplying. Understanding the coyote’s ecology is critical to learning how to manage both the animal and ourselves in order to...

Dana Sanchez | May 2020 | Video

Dueling with Diggers: Gophers, Moles, Voles, and Ground Squirrels

This presentation will increase your understanding of the biology of common digging pests including gophers, moles, voles, and ground squirrels.

Dana Sanchez, Brooke Edmunds | Apr 2020 | Video

How can we help our captive fawn?

Q: A new fawn has been born in our horses 7 acre "dry lot" turnout. I have seen the mother and the little one looks healthy. We live in Central Oregon and the dry lot is primarily Juniper trees and Mustard weed because ...

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How do I move a shrub with a nest?

Q: Arborvitae line my back fence and I want to remove them and replace them with fruit trees. However, a pair of scrub jays is nesting in the arborvitae. I am not in an imminent hurry, but how can I eventually remove the arbor vitae with minimal disruption to the jays?

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How can I keep crows and jays from being hogs?

Q: Do you have a seed type recommendation or other techniques and strategies for discouraging crows and jays from monopolizing my feeders. These corvids scratch all the seed out onto the ground and chase away the songbirds I'm trying to serve.

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Manage Wildlife Conflicts in Your Home and Garden

Our homes and gardens often overlap with spaces and resources used by wild animals, both native and non-native. A "shared habitat" situation can pose some challenges when the animals' day-to-day activities come into conflict with ...

Dana Sanchez | Mar 2019 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Shared habitat: How we can unpack potential wildlife conflicts

Presentation about avoiding conflicts with wildlife in the garden.

Dana Sanchez | Jan 2019 | Presentation

How can we save the squirrels?

Q: Recently, when I drove on the road, I saw a squirrel died in the road almost every day! How can we help them avoid being hit by cars?

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Extension Wildlife

General wildlife info, preventative measures and managing human-wildlife conflict, encouraging wildlife use of your area, pathways into the wildlife profession, etc.

Dana Sanchez | Sep 2018 | Online resource

What is munching my chickens?

Q: I had a bunch of my chickens get their heads bit off while in their gated area and inside their coop when the door was left open. Any idea what animal eats the heads off chickens and how do I eliminate this creature?

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How do I handle sparrow bullies?

Q: We have been trying to attract swallows back to our neighborhood, and after 15 years we have a nesting pair in our yard. We have noticed sparrows trying to evict our family of swallows. The babies have not yet fledged, and we are concerned. What can we do?

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My patio has an uninvited guest, how do I get her to duck out?

Q: I live in a second floor condo overlooking a man made lake. I have window boxes on my deck rail containing geraniums and sweet potato vine. On the deck I have pots containing basil, thyme, and million bells. A female ...

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Crows are eating my slug bait, what can I do?

Q: I have been using slug pellets to control the slug and snail population in the yard with great success. Now the crows are eating every bit of it. The moment I put it out and go inside the crows are in the yard eating it up. Have not found a sick or dead crow in the area. Any suggestions?

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Skunk! How do I get my stinky house guest to leave?

Q: I have a skunk which has set up house keeping under my house and I hear it digging in different areas in my walls (under the shower, around lines of heat pump etc.) its been here about 2 months. How do I get it out from under my house and go somewhere else?

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My foundation is squirrelly, is this bad?

Q: We live next to a hazelnut orchard. Squirrels have tunneled under my house. Should I be concerned about this, what damage can they do and what can I do to get rid of them! During an inspection under the house a year ago I was told that there was a lot of nuts but very little damage!

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