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The California Scrub-Jay is a magnificent bird that is a year-round resident out at the Arboretum.

The shore bug is a jumpy character with an oval shape and bug-eyes.

Breeding season is here, and many birds are beginning to establish territory and trying to attract a partner, both of…

Bristle flies won’t win any beauty contests, but these early spring insects are fairly rare, and worth a closer look.

The Downy Woodpecker is a delightful little bird that can be seen throughout the year at the arboretum. I love…

Moths in the Gracillariidae family are especially good at hide and seek, even as caterpillars … and that doesn’t take…

The Dark-eyed Junco is a small hooded sparrow about 6-6.5 inches. The “Oregon” Junco is generally the most widespread species…

The small cedar-bark borer is a striking beetle, with a pleasing, fuzzy pattern and endearing, long antennae.

A pair of Mallards have been paddling around and exploring the wetlands this winter.

Damsel bugs have a graceful look and a feminine name that’s in stark contrast to their fierce natures.