Greater Sage-Grouse are Depending on You Speak up for greater sage-grouse and 350 other species today>> Good news! Last week people like you spoke up for the imperiled greater sage-grouse against efforts in Congress to weaken the Endangered Species Act, … Continue reading →
Saturday, June 20th, was a lovely, but warm day in the mountains. 20 birders got good looks at some of the mountain birds that we don’t regularly see, including a Black-chinned Sparrow. We had 46 species of birds in all. … Continue reading →
Location: Laguna Mtns.–Agua Dulce Creek, San Diego County, CA Date and Effort: Sat Jun 13, 2015 8:00 AM Protocol: Traveling Party Size: 18 Duration: 3 hour(s), 15 minute(s) Distance: 3.0 mile(s) Trip Leader: Sally Sanderson 37 species total X Mountain … Continue reading →
One of the oldest environmental laws in our country, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), is coming under attack by Members of Congress. This week, the House of Representatives passed a provision in a bill that would bar the Department … Continue reading →
The House of Representatives has voted to prevent Endangered Species Act (ESA) protection and new conservation plans for the Greater Sage-Grouse, and to prohibit ESA protection for the already listed Lesser Prairie-Chicken. These votes to harm birds were on the … Continue reading →
Birds need to nest. It is where they raise their young and find shelter. They can get quite creative about their choice of locations, however, and it can be quite surprising to see just how clever they can be when … Continue reading →
Time is running out for the Tricolored Blackbird. Its Emergency Endangered Species Act protections run out onJune 30. We know this species needs the State’s protection. This year the Act was critical in saving several colonies of nesting birds. Send … Continue reading →
Sixteen birders enjoyed perfect weather for the walk. We saw 45 species at Heise. Was not able to find a Black-chinned Sparrow, but did enjoy a Lazuli Bunting. The Purple Finch was heard only. At Santa Ysabel Mission, there was … Continue reading →
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Visipedia have collaborated to develop Merlin, a machine-learning program that helps to identify various species of birds in a photograph, both at home and in the field. Merlin, available both online and as… Source: … Continue reading →
Last week’s oil spill at Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara illustrates just how devastating for birds and habitat this type of pollution can be. Right now, a loophole in state law would permit new offshore oil drilling in some … Continue reading →