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 | November 30, 2009
Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and the refrigerator full of leftovers may have succumbed to the past, but a day of thanks is still in order for migration…and for the invite to the recent Birders who Blog, Tweet and Chirp (BwBTC) outing at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge and Wildhorse Golf Club. On Saturday, November 21st, a group [...]
Scott | November 25, 2009
As I left NASA/Johnson Space Center, which was my final business appointment in Houston, it was just about 3pm. Not a lot of time, but just enough to get my feet wet and do a little whirl wind birding if possible. My luck panned out as my GPS device indicated there was a nearby area [...]
Scott | November 24, 2009
Last week a business trip popped up that resulted in a 2 day excursion to Houston, Texas. I knew exactly what was in store regarding my day job, but uncertainty loomed in regards to any potential birding. Perhaps I might be able to squeeze in a little time for myself so prior to leaving I [...]
Scott | November 18, 2009
Cheryl R., a neighboring wildlife advocate and VP-Wildlife of the nonprofit organization Worth A Dam, routinely passes me information she finds of conservation interest. The articles, pictures, and news typically pertain to burrowing owls, which, if you are not aware, is of particular interest to me since I’m in the midst of trying to protect [...]
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