Burrowing rodents like the Richardson’s ground squirrel (RGS) can reduce crop yields and burrows can injure livestock and damage equipment. An effective method is constructing raptor nesting platforms, perches, and boxes. Encouraging raptors to stay and hunt in a location can have a significant impact on rodent populations. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada #SustainableCdnAg #SaskAg SARM | Saskatchewan Agriculture

1. California Ground Squirrels Overview🐿️: Native to California, these burrowing rodents (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) are adaptable omnivores, eating seeds, nuts, and even voles, thriving in grasslands, woodlands, and urban areas. #CaliforniaWildlife. 2. Wildfire Impact🔥: Wildfires may temporarily disrupt food sources, but squirrels’ deep burrows often protect them, reducing displacement. They typically return post-fire unless habitats are severely degraded. #WildfireImpact. 3. Urban “Displace