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 | July 23, 2010
It’s never too early to start planning for the next great event and of course we all need the extra time to add them to our calendars. So here is the first of many reminders about the upcoming meeting of the California Burrowing Owl Consortium. Our host, Sonoma Birding, is working on an exciting venue [...]
Scott | June 18, 2010
There’s an eviction looming on the horizon, but the residents don’t see the signs. An earthmover and bulldozer sit temporarily idle on a newly paved road. Homes are in various stages of development a block away. A sales center adorned with colorful flags and signs branded by the company’s name have settled on a gravel [...]
Scott | June 16, 2010
Scott | June 9, 2010
I just can’t wait to get out into the field and partake in a burrowing owl expedition this weekend. To be honest if I had an opportunity to escape from the daily grind I would be opting to do so at this very moment. But since work is unavoidable I will just have to bite [...]
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