July 23rd
I had intended to keep a snippet of details regarding the plight of the Antioch owls in this section, but as the battle heated up early in the year I lost track of posting new details. This was especially true since I was trying to keep a valid "owl count" from prying eyes; owls returned to only be evicted again. Well, as of July the burrowing owl and ground squirrel population has remained at a disheartening zero.
Although things are bleak for "my" owls, I am happy to say that my burrowing owl conservation activities have moved to the next level within the city, county, state and nation because there are more colonies that are in dire need of assistance.
With that said, keep an eye on Journowl.com and head on over to a new organization that is dedicated to turning a declining population into a thriving population.
Burrowing Owl Conservation Network
Sara: Hi Scott Thanks for keeping us updated on the evictions. Please continue to alert us on pending evictions, as...
Debbie Miller @HooootOwl: Awesome perspectives on these captures! Under the Osprey, above the Kingfisher and right...
JD: Beautiful turquoise dragonfly the little green is eating – thanks for posting!
Scott: Thanks for the link Beverly! I’m glad you posted a sign as that is exactly what I have begun to do out...
Beverly Saltonstall: Scott, Just though I would let you know that I now have a webcam on my front lawn watching the...
GreenSpot-On :.
Scott | August 31, 2009
Thought I’d introduce a new feature for Mondays that highlights a few of the previous week’s news and blog posts I found interesting and pertinent to the topics of wildlife, habitats, and conservation. I imagine a few sentences lifted from the piece and a link to the exposition will suffice. I also plan a similar [...]
Scott | August 20, 2009
We were packed in the tin like sardines and I’ll admit I was a bit bitter that I did not secure the comfort of an exit row (did I mention I’m 6 feet 7 inches tall), but the moment soon passed as my eyes caught the front page of the USA Today. Just under the [...]
Scott | August 18, 2009
The icon of wildlife conservation, the Giant Panda, is feeling the squeeze of habitat fragmentation. As urbanization encroaches on wildlife corridors, the panda is left with an inability to traverse habitats and find suitable mates. According to a recent news report citing the World Wildlife Foundation, the lack of available mates is increasing the chances [...]
Scott | August 14, 2009
Hot off the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presses… The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a proposal to protect seven Brazilian bird species as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). If made final, the measure would extend ESA protection to these species. The decision by the Service was published in today’s Federal Register. [...]
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