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 | September 24, 2009
Perhaps some would call it a mini-vacation, but I tend to think of my recent trip to D.C. as a whirl wind excursion that intertwined monuments, buildings, museums, the constitution, and countless trips up and down the National Mall. An all day and night walking extravaganza that was perfect for my wife’s first visit. But [...]
Scott | September 1, 2009
Here in Antioch, CA we are by no means short of coyote, well at least that used to be the case. Catching coyotes in a natural state of living was a common occurrence a couple years back, but now spotting one in our usual haunts is a fairly unique experience. A number of months back [...]
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 [...]
Scott | February 15, 2009
Whether you are aware on not, California is currently anticipating yet another potential drought for 2009, especially if we continue to experience a run of dry weather. This past week some areas of the state’s north have been precipitation blessed, but the storms are not drought saviors by any means according to officials. The Sonoma [...]
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