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 | January 8, 2010
In the January 2010 issue of Bay Nature there is an article entitled “Worth the Wait” that discusses the eventual demise of the open land incorporated within the Concord Naval Weapons Station. Perhaps the news is not completely dismal as the author does point out that the City of Concord is moving towards a plan that [...]
Scott | September 27, 2009
Scott | August 18, 2009
The icon of wildlife conservation, the Giant Panda, is feeling the squeeze of habitat fragmentation. As urbanization encroaches on wildlife corridors, the panda is left with an inability to traverse habitats and find suitable mates. According to a recent news report citing the World Wildlife Foundation, the lack of available mates is increasing the chances [...]
Scott | April 27, 2009
During a recent drive down the urban drag I was tipped off to some new construction by the ‘subtle’ activities of an earthmover doing, well, moving earth around. Apparently the city of Antioch, CA has broken ground on a Community Center adjacent to an approximately 5 year old water park, and a neighboring group of [...]
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