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Tina: Good to see real epxrtesie on display. Your contribution is most welcome.
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Posted By Scott on October 27, 2011
It should be no surprise that this PBS documentary has caught my undivided attention. So I’ll just leave it short and sweet…except for the THANKS to my owl friend Maggie over at Hungry Owl Project for thinking of me and sharing this upcoming show, The Animal House (premieres November 2nd).
Watch The Animal House – Preview on PBS. See more from Nature.
Posted By Scott on October 25, 2011
I love it when a plan comes together and I am even more thrilled when volunteers have an opportunity to see the fruits of their labor. Although this story and more photos will be included in our upcoming newsletter, I just couldn’t pass up the chance to share some good news with everyone. During our October 22, 2011 event to expand habitat in Sonoma, CA (a partnership between Sonoma Land Trust and Sonoma Birding), volunteers were given a firsthand glimpse into the life of Burrowing Owls, who could now be seen enjoying the safety of homes installed in mid-July.
It was a perfect opportunity for people donating their weekend to Burrowing Owls to actually see conservation in action, and it reiterated the need for suitable habitat to aid this declining species. Through our partnerships and the incredible hard work of those who joined us in Sonoma, we were able to install an additional 4 artificial burrows. And we can’t wait for more owls!
Posted By Scott on October 19, 2011
Burrowing Owl Box Installation Workparty
Saturday October 22nd, 9am-Noon
Please join us at the Sears Point Ranch (near Lakeville Hwy & Hwy 37) in a regional effort to lure the declining western burrowing owl back to Sonoma County for breeding. This charismatic owl often winters here but leaves to breed. Together with Sonoma Land Trust, Sonoma Birding, t
he Burrowing Owl Conservation Network, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, we aim to change that. Moderately strenuous work will include digging with shovels and picks. Although the soils are hard, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has made the job easier by pre-drilling the burrows. For more information or to sign-up, please email: volunteer@sonomalandtrust.org.
Posted By Scott on October 19, 2011
Here’s a snippet from my latest post “There’s Gold in the Central Valley” that is currently gracing the pages of the Sequoia Riverlands Trust blog. I encourage you to check out the rest of the article and the great photos provided by the organization’s staff.
I’m a prospector. Not so much in regards to satisfying a thirst for that bright yellow, malleable element 79, but I am most definitely in search of naturally occurring treasures. I’ve found that putting an ear to the ground is often the best way to find the next spectacular vein, many of which are just mildly buried by the intricacies of our busy, daily lives. Nonetheless, while these gems of nature continue to exist in relative obscurity, there is a story, a connection with nature if you will, that is longing to be discovered. And in ever such a pioneer-esque fashion, I packed up my gear and let the power of 200 horses lead me to what is now a California valley rarity….read more>>>
Photo: Sequoia Riverlands Trust
