Western Washington Animal

Nuthatch: The nuthatch is unique in that it can walk up and down tree trunks and hang upside down on branches, looking

for insects to eat. This social, non-migrating bird lives in the canopy but often forages on tree trunks in the understory.

Western Washington Animal

Vole: The vole is a mouse-like rodent. It burrows in the ground and eats truffles (root fungi), insects and seeds on the

forest floor. It has many predators including the owl and weasel. The red tree vole is unique because it nests in the branches

of Douglas fir trees and rarely leaves the canopy.