Critters of the Week

Where Spotted: Wetland
Common Name: Dark-eyed Junco
Scientific Name: Junco hyemalis
Length: 5.5-6.3 in (14-16 cm)
Weight: 0.6-1.1 oz (18-30 g)
Wingspan: 7.1-9.8 in (18-25 cm)

Quick Facts from the Cornell Lab

• Juncos are the “snowbirds” of the middle latitudes. Over most of the eastern United States, they appear as winter sets in, and then retreat northward each spring. Other juncos are year-round residents, retreating into woodlands during the breeding season, or, like those of the Appalachian Mountains, moving to higher elevations during the warmer months.
• The Dark-eyed Junco is one of the most common birds in North America and can be found across the continent, from Alaska to Mexico, from California to New York. A recent estimate set the junco’s total population at approximately 630 million individuals.
• The oldest recorded Dark-eyed Junco was at least 11 years, 4 months old when it was recaptured and rereleased during banding operations in West Virginia in 2001. It had been banded in the same state in 1991.

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It’S Bo Time! at Richmond RACC

This big hunk of love is It’s Bo Time! If you’re looking for an affectionate, loving cuddle-bug, this is your guy! He is not aware of his size and thinks he’s a lap dog. Even though he’s larger, he walks really well on leash. He loves dogs, but is more dominant and kind of a bulldozer so he will need a friend closer to his size. We also think he had previous training experience because he responds very well to correction.

Please reach out if you are interested in It’s Bo Time!

Primary Color: Blue Brindle
Secondary Color: White
Weight: 64
Age: 3yrs 0mths 2wks
Pet ID: 87821

Adopt It’s Bo Time at Richmond RACC

Due to COVID-19, the shelter is currently closed and adoptions are scheduled by appointment only. Adoptions are scheduled on a first come, first serve or best fit basis.