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 | June 2, 2010
Yesterday I voiced some concerns about the use of conservation banks as a means of mitigation for lost burrowing owl habitat, and I didn’t really expect to revisit the topic so soon. But since I received a call back from a conservation biologist with Wildlands Inc. this morning I thought it pertinent to the discussion. [...]
Scott | June 1, 2010
On a Memorial Day whim my wife and I loaded up the dogs and set out to find the elusive Haera Conservation Bank. It is something I have been meaning to do for quite a while now, and as we had bypassed participation in all common holiday activities the afternoon was open for exploration. I [...]
Scott | January 25, 2010
Dear Attorney General Brown, I am formally requesting that an investigation be implemented into the current California Department of Fish & Game’s (CDFG) burrowing owl eviction policies. As you may be aware, the S.F. Bay Area has become enveloped in an owl eviction controversy because of a CDFG approved eviction plan that is currently underway [...]
Scott | January 22, 2010
A government cover-up. Policies established that cater to industry. A few officials pulling the strings. Millions of dollars at stake. And a lone report that trades hands under the cover of night exposing the plot. We have all seen fictionalized stories unfold at the movies, and have undoubtedly read actual accounts that now comprise the [...]
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