Scott | June 18, 2010

TweetThere’s an eviction looming on the horizon, but the residents don’t see the signs.  An earthmover and bulldozer sit temporarily idle on a newly paved road.  Homes are in various stages of development a block away.  A sales center adorned with colorful flags and signs branded by the company’s name have settled on a gravel [...]

Category: birds, Human Threats, Owls | 3 Comments »
Tags: burrowing owl, burrowing owl eviction, burrowing owls, passive relocation

Scott | March 19, 2010

TweetIt’s an all too common occurrence.  The location is Anytown, USA.  The time is an hour after sunset just days before the Vernal Equinox.  The skies are clear and a crescent hangs in the distance.  The streets are partially illuminated with the radiance of every other lamp; casting a pattern of light, dark, light, dark, [...]

Category: birds, Commentary, Owls, Urban sprawl | 2 Comments »
Tags: burrowing owl eviction, burrowing owls, owl, raptor, Western burrowing owl

Scott | February 23, 2010

TweetThe day has come for a response from the California Attorney General’s office in regards to my letter and request for burrowing owl assistance.  After numerous calls and emails to the ‘Office’ over the last month regarding burrowing owl evictions, I was informed during today’s conversation that there may be a potential conflict of interest.  [...]

Category: birds, conservation, Human Threats, Owls, Urban sprawl, Wildlife, Wildlife management | 6 Comments »
Tags: Antioch Burrowing Owls, Blue Ridge Development, burrowing owl eviction, burrowing owls, California Department of Fish and Game, Kiper Homes, passive relocation

Scott | February 12, 2010

TweetAnd just when one thought the burrowing owl dilemma in the East San Francisco Bay Area could not get any more incredible, a series of shady events unfolded during the last two weeks.  I held off reporting some of these facts because I have been in direct contact with and awaiting responses from the Department [...]

Category: birds, conservation, Human Threats, Migratory Birds, Owls, Raptors, Urban sprawl, Wildlife, Wildlife management | 8 Comments »
Tags: Antioch Burrowing Owls, Blue Ridge Development, burrowing owl eviction, burrowing owls, Kiper Homes