The Elusive Long-tailed Weasel

The Elusive Long-tailed Weasel

Have you ever seen a weasel in Santa Cruz? No? Well, you’re not alone. Most local residents are surprised that weasels live in Santa Cruz. We’re here to tell you that they do live here and that we recently had a fascinating experience raising and releasing an orphaned...
Small Wild

Small Wild

By Marilyn DuHamel I am surrounded by many wild creatures, mostly small, mostly young. This is why I volunteer for Native Animal Rescue where I get to tend these injured or orphaned animals until they can be released back into their natural habitat. Warblers, finches,...
Ghost

Ghost

By Marilyn DuHamel There’s a ghost in my house who only comes out at night – that’s when I can catch a glimpse of his silvery form. For now, this ghost lives in a cage. I’ve only touched him once – when I transferred him at Native Animal Rescue (NAR) into a large...