Scott | September 27, 2010

TweetIt’s official, I’ve jumped into Causes.com and started a Save Burrowing Owls cause through the ease of Facebook.  The mission: “To put an end to the staggering declines and protect North America’s burrowing owl population.” As the Founding Director of the Burrowing Owl Conservation Network I can honestly say that we need everyone’s help…and joining [...]

Category: Blogging, Commentary, conservation | 1 Comment »
Tags: causes, facebook, Save Burrowing Owls

Scott | September 24, 2010

TweetAfter a very busy week I can only imagine that it is appropriate to begin the weekend raptor style.  So let’s get started a little early with a few portraits I’ve captured during my travels.

Category: birds, Photos, Raptors | 4 Comments »
Tags: bald eagle, golden eagle, harris's hawk, osprey, Raptors, red shouldered hawk, Turkey Vulture

Scott | September 22, 2010

TweetFool me once shame on you; fool me twice shame on me.  And now I’m wondering just how many more times I’m going to have to nod my head in shame when it comes to burrowing owl conservation strategies in the Golden State.  I actually sat here writing and deleting, writing and deleting, as I [...]

Category: birds, conservation, Human Threats, Migratory Birds, Owls, Raptors, Wildlife | 2 Comments »
Tags: athene cunicularia, Burrowing Owl Conservation Network, burrowing owls, Western burrowing owl

Scott | September 21, 2010

TweetAs I was wallowing in my musings yesterday I found intermittent opportunities to walk amongst towering trees and gaze upon virgin forested lands.  I could feel the vibrations as the lungs expanded and contracted in unison with each advancing step; the sound of needles and leaves crunching under the buck’s heavy stride.  The native peoples [...]

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Tags: conservation, James Fenimore Cooper, John Muir, The Last of the Mohicans