Category: Animals Around Deer Flat

  • The Eastern Fox Squirrel at Deer Flat NWR

    The Eastern Fox Squirrel at Deer Flat NWR

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    by Bob Christensen My observations:  I have regularly observed Eastern fox squirrels (Sciurus niger) in the riparian (or lakeside) cottonwood forests surrounding Lake Lowell.  Most often, I have watched these furry arboreal rodents scurrying along the branches and up and down the tree trunks; or perched high above while chattering their displeasure at my intrusion…

  • Raptors of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

    Raptors of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

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    by Bob Christensen Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge provides excellent habitat for a variety of raptors (predatory birds).  Two of the more abundant  raptor species on the refuge are the red-tailed hawk  and American kestrel, both which not only nest, but also are readily observed spending the winter months foraging in habitats around the perimeter…

  • Owls of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

    Owls of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

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    Owls of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge by Bob Christensen Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge provides diverse habitats for several owl species. Those which regularly nest on the refuge are:  the barn owl, western screech-owl, great horned owl, and long-eared owl.  Other species which are more rarely observed include:  the flammulated owl, snowy owl, northern…