By Edward Ortiz eortiz@sacbee.com Published: Friday, Jun. 21, 2013 – 12:00 am | Page 1B Last Modified: Friday, Jun. 21, 2013 – 11:13 am WILLIAMS – The use of pesticides and other farming practices are causing a dramatic decline in … Continue reading →
Saturday, June 22nd, 18 birders saw 48 species of birds and had great weather to boot. Here is what we saw: Mountain Quail California Quai Turkey Vulture Cooper’s Hawk Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Band-tailed Pigeon Mourning Dove Anna’s … Continue reading →
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, OTTAWA CITIZEN June 22, 2013 5:06 PM In Canada, the population of some bird groups — such as waterfowl and raptors — have grown over the last 40 years, a conference heard Saturday. Others, particularly aerial insectivores … Continue reading →
Global warming, habitat loss, wind turbines, and cats are factors. A Cerulean Warbler perched on a branch. Photograph by Glenn Bartley, Corbis Mel White for National Geographic Published June 21, 2013 Part of our weekly “In Focus” series—stepping back, looking … Continue reading →