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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →