Have you ever seen some funny animal tracks in the snow that you can't quite figure out? Did you hear a noise on your deck at night and wonder what is wondering around outside? Here is a handy app for your iphone to look up what's in your backyard from Critter Control. You can visit the Critter Control web site and look up all kinds of Mt. Hood creatures from crows and bats to pack rats and raccoons that are in our neighborhoods and forested Mt. Hood Villages.

This web site even has audio and photos of the animals and birds. No bears were listed in the animal section and we know there have been more than a few bears seen in our area. They particularly like the Still Creek Inn's garbage cans.

I was fortunate enough to see my first bear up on Road 27 about three years ago. My daughter saw her first bear at age 11 walking through our yard near the Resort at the Mountain golf course.

Enjoy this Critter Control web site for tips on wildlife control in your neighborhood.