THE WIDE DIVERSITY OF HABITATS FOUND HERE SUPPORT A VARIETY OF WILDLIFE SPECIES, INCLUDING SENSITIVE SPECIES SUCH AS WESTERN POND TURTLES, SHARP-TAILED SNAKES, AND RED-LEGGED FROGS. OTHER UNCOMMON SPECIES, SUCH AS PILEATED WOODPECKERS, TRUMPETER SWANS, AND BALD EAGLES CAN ALSO BE OBSERVED HERE. A WILDLIFE CHECKLIST IS AVAILABLE AT THE E.E. WILSON OFFICE.

 

Forested wetlands are among the most biologically diverse habitat types. Some of the these wetland communities are now rare, but are found on small areas of E.E. Wilson (pictured is Oregon ash with an understory of slough sledge).

 

 

 

 

 

 


The wildlife area is home to a wide range of species from beavers to bobcats. Walking quietly on the many area roads in the early morning or evening will often yield views of the area's more common wildlife, such as black-tailed deer.(photo courtesy of Eric Hansen)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


More than 180 species of birds have been observed on E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area in recent years. Several species, such as the killdeer, call the area home the entire year, while others only stop by on their migration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cinnamon teal only come here for their breeding season.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wood ducks are among the most common waterfowl to nest on the area, second only to the mallard in abundance. As cavity nesters, wood ducks may use the many natural cavities or select one of 48 wood duck nest boxes available. In 1998, 69% of the available wood duck boxes were used. Other species also use the "wood duck" boxes for nesting such as hooded mergansers, screech owls, northern flickers, and others.

 

 

 

 

 

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