Thanks to those of you who attended our January 28th Nature Night, Central Oregon's Stealthy Sierra Nevada Red Fox! It was a lively look into what we’re learning about the high-elevation Houdinis known as Sierra Nevada red foxes. If you missed the presentation or would like to see parts of it again, you can watch a recording of her presentation below.
Jamie provided an incredible amount of information during her Nature Night presentation. Some of the resources and information she mentioned include:
- Oregon is Worth Protecting campaign
- iNaturalist—A great tool for recording wildlife sightings.
- Upcoming opportunities to volunteer with ODFW.
- Ways that you can support the Oregon Department of Wildlife include purchasing a Watch for Wildlife license plates, a tax checkoff for wildlife on your Oregon state tax return, supporting the Habitat Conservation Stamp program, and learning more about Oregon HB4134.
- How to identify the Sierra Nevada red fox by its scat! Distinguishing factors include tapered ends, a twisted look, and a small diameter (about the size of your pinky finger!).
Jamie Bowles is a Regional Habitat Biologist for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, where she has spent the last decade navigating forests, mountains, and more than a few curious critters. As the lead researcher on the Sierra Nevada red fox in Oregon, Jamie has become one of the state’s go-to experts on this rare and charismatic animal. Her passion for big game and forest carnivores fuels her work, whether she is tracking foxes in the snow or championing habitat conservation across the region.
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