Author Archives: Palomar
American Bird Conservancy, November 2015 Newsletter
News for Bird Conservation Partners from American Bird Conservancy, November 2015 Endangered Hawaiian Petrels Moved to Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Ten downy endangered Hawaiian Petrel chicks were recently flown by helicopter from their montane nesting area to a new … Continue reading
Engage in Fowl Play
Sure, some might not seem like the most graceful or glamourous of birds, but we’ve got nothing fowl to say about them. From turkeys and chicken to grouse and pheasants, fowl are definitely something to be thankful for. This fall, … Continue reading
Demand Endangered Species Act protections for Tricolored Blackbirds today!
I am worried. As you read this, California’s beloved Tricolored Blackbird is under threat. The California Fish and Game Commission in June denied an attempt to place this rare bird on the state Endangered Species List, and discontinued emergency protections. … Continue reading
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IBC Top Rated Bird Photographs – #1
Great White Egret (Egretta alba) Although the Grey Heron is stronger than the Great White Egret, the latter has learned that Grey Herons are defenceless when the Locality Kiskunság National Park, Hungary Bence Mate 09:37, Sat 31 May 2014 5 … Continue reading
Help Congress Pass the 2015 Bird-Safe Buildings Act
Did you know that collisions with glass claim the lives of hundreds of millions of birds in the United States each year? Birds that have successfully flown thousands of miles on migration can then die in seconds on a pane … Continue reading
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Speak Up for Birds
Now is the time to act for birds. Climate change, the number one threat to biodiversity, leaves up to half of the world’s birds species vulnerable. With decisive action, the birds we love can be protected against the effects of … Continue reading
Mission Bay Flood Control Channel & Famosa Slough Trip Report
Twenty-five birders enjoyed a sunny day along the river. Instead of birding at Famosa Slough, we continued west of the bridge to look for a Tropical Kingbird that had been spotted earlier. No luck, but did find several Cassin’s Kingbirds. … Continue reading
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Watch Boreal Birds Live From Ontario
Evening Grosbeaks at the Ontario FeederWatch Cam November 3, 2015 A Boreal Birding Bonanza The Ontario FeederWatch cam returns this year with a bang! New feeders (thanks to cam sponsor Perky-Pet®) and a favorable winter finch forecast equals a great opportunity to … Continue reading
Daley Ranch Field Trip Results
Hi All, Yesterday October 31, fifteen birders walked around Daley Ranch on a warm Saturday morning. Our group was about half regular PAS birders and half new people, both locals and out of town birders. We all had a great … Continue reading
La Jolla Cove Trip Report
Below is our report of the Palomar Audubon Society’s walk at La Jolla Cove yesterday. About 25 participants were treated to excellent views of Brown Boobies, a Wandering Tattler, and two Peregrine Falcons. Our Cove guru, Stan Walens, also spotted … Continue reading
Alert: Pristine River Habitat in Jeopardy
The endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher has already lost more than 90 percent of its stream and river habitat. Diverting the Gila River would further imperil this species. Urge Secretary Jewell to reject the misguided Gila River diversion project. TAKE ACTION … Continue reading
Olympic BirdFest 2016
Olympic BirdFest 2016 Come Bird With Us Sequim, Washington, April 15-17, 2016 Grab your binoculars and join the 12th annual Olympic BirdFest 2016 celebration at the Dungeness River Audubon Center, April 15-17, 2016. The stage is set…quiet bays and estuaries, … Continue reading
Lake Hodges Field Trip Report
33 birders found 49 species on a slow day at Hodges, down from 61 species last year. Here is the list: Eared Grebe Western Grebe Clark’s Grebe American White Pelican Double Crested Cormorant Great Blue Heron Great Egret Snowy Egret … Continue reading
Alert: Oil development threatens migrating shorebirds
One oil spill or accident in Grays Harbor could wipe out a significant portion of the Red Knot population in the Pacific Flyway. Speak out against the development of oil terminals in Grays Harbor. TAKE ACTION › Critical coastal … Continue reading
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Whelan Lake Bird Count for October 10, 2015
Hot, hot, hot is how one could best describe the day. I could barely record the count as sweat rolled down my brow, stinging my eyes as I scribed! Nonetheless, 30 birders braved this heat, to enjoy what is always … Continue reading
Bolsa Chica & Huntington Central Park Trip Report
Birders, Highlight of the morning was the Jeager chasing and nearly catching the Forster’s Tern and a repeat performance later in the morning. We had great views of this bird and its behavior. Hope you managed the freeway traffic on … Continue reading
Harmful Sage Grouse Rider Dropped from Defense Bill & Other News
Good News! Sage Grouse Protection Moves Ahead; Harmful Rider Dropped from National Defense Bill Some good news for sage grouse! New federal management plans to conserve 35 million acres of federal lands inhabited by the Greater Sage-Grouse will be going into effect. … Continue reading
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Audubon Bird Guide App, Now Free
We want to thank you for being a part of Audubon and what better way than with the free Audubon Bird Guide, the must-have app for anyone interested in birds. This award-winning app instantly turns your mobile device into the … Continue reading