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Should I keep filling my hummingbird feeder in frigid temperatures?

Q: I’m wondering if it’s OK here in central Oregon to leave our hummingbird feeder up a little while longer. I just noticed a hummingbird hanging out on the feeder this morning when it was 16 degrees.

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Should I leave my bat houses up in the winter?

Q: I have two bat houses on my property, which is in a wooded area west of Salem. They each have at least one small black bat that I can see inside. Should I leave the houses up during the winter? Should they be cleaned and if so, when?

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How to dispose of roadkill?

Q: There is a dead deer near our home. What should we do with the body? Can someone check out if it’s diseased and if it’s a health hazard? We are not sure if we should touch it or what the procedure is.

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Bats in my attic—what should I do?

Q: Before sunrise, I sit on my deck and a couple of times recently, I've seen a bat fly into the eves and not come out. I can see there is a separation where a bat could squeeze in. I am wondering what to do to get rid of the bats and not put my family at risk of disease.

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Strategies for rodent control?

Q: My backyard got invaded by gophers (or someone who enjoys making holes). I'm worrying that I might injure myself in the holes. I have tried setting traps, but have been unsuccessful. I heard some snakes can kill gophers, but I'm also aware not to release invasive creatures. What do you recommend?

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How do I get rid of the frogs on my porch?

Q: I have five frogs that sit on my porch light by my front door and eat bugs. They are a nuisance. They leave droppings on the porch and I can’t use my front door because they will jump in the house. I do not ...

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Can you identify the frog that's moved into my garden?

Q: I found a large frog in a planter in my backyard. He hunts there during the day and ventures out a little in the evening. My yard is totally enclosed so it stays near same area. I sent a photo to family members ...

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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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Salmonella in 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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