January 20th
I have delayed posting a new owl count for quite some time as I was trying to send out positive vibes and honestly I was so busy working on the issue that it was pushed aside. But unfortunately, I have not observed any owls since Jan 14th on the Kiper Homes' Blue Ridge development in Antioch, CA. With my observations extending well over a year, it is quite disheartening to see this parcel of land transform from a booming owl community to a mere ghost town.
Although these owls may be gone, the work to preserve this magnificent species will continue throughout the East Bay and at the State level. Continue to monitor this JournOwl for the latest information on a push to change Fish and Game eviction policies that are contributing to owl population declines.
A Burrowing Owl Omen
Larry Jordan: Congratulations on the new digs Scott, Dee, Catherine et al! We can make a difference and I feel a...
Matt @ Promotional Bags: I’m scared to say I get the latter feeling you had Jason, that it’s interests...
Pat Bumstead: Plastic owls are about all the wildlife CDFG should be allowed to handle. .-= Pat Bumstead´s last blog...
jason: Larry hit the nail on the head: I’m not at all surprised. Disappointed, yes, but not surprised. Next... Larry Jordan: I, for one, am not surprised. It is interesting to note that the AG’s office seems to expect...
GreenSpot-On :.
Scott | September 29, 2009
My research notes were open, my day job’s laptop sitting idle on my left, my mobile phone poised on my right for immediate attention should work summon, and in the midst of a midday rut I thought it was the perfect opportunity to formulate my latest contribution for Bird Bloggers Tweet Club. As I sat [...]
Scott | September 28, 2009
Presenting the third installment of the Wildlife Bulletin, which is a highlight of the previous week’s news and blog posts I found interesting and pertinent to the topics of wildlife, habitats, and conservation. And by all means feel free to add your recommendations via the comments section.
Not enough holes in the lid… (Sept. 19)
“Of the 20 [...]
Scott | September 27, 2009
Scott | September 24, 2009
Perhaps some would call it a mini-vacation, but I tend to think of my recent trip to D.C. as a whirl wind excursion that intertwined monuments, buildings, museums, the constitution, and countless trips up and down the National Mall. An all day and night walking extravaganza that was perfect for my wife’s first visit. But [...]
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