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 | October 13, 2009
I guess I really don’t need an excuse to throw out a favorite passage of mine from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Heck, our Government plainly states a reason to conserve wildlife in peril and recognizes the varied and vital roles these species play in maintaining the health of our Nation’s ecosystems. But there was [...]
Scott | June 25, 2009
Added a new video that I dug up at the California Department of Water Resources. The video and excerpt was originally published at Thriving Oceans and showcases the new technique for saving salmon in the delta. “Preliminary results show that an experimental, non-physical fish barrier is working to help keep young Chinook salmon and steelhead in a more [...]
Scott | May 14, 2009
Fish exhibit quite a number of learned behaviors that can relate to foraging, recognizing predators, pain, and social organizations. All of these are important for the survival of the individual as well as the species itself. Even everyday human-fish interactions can divulge learned behaviors such as feedings. The fish in both my aquariums swim to [...]
Scott | February 5, 2009
I can’t believe there’s already a follow up to the last two weeks (Spotlight: Migratory birds; Do you hear what they hear?), but the latest SCB publication provided a unique view on sound and light pollution that I just couldn’t pass. An evolutionary development to maximize reproductive success has led many reef species to synchronize [...]
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