Scott | June 2, 2010

TweetYesterday I voiced some concerns about the use of conservation banks as a means of mitigation for lost burrowing owl habitat, and I didn’t really expect to revisit the topic so soon.  But since I received a call back from a conservation biologist with Wildlands Inc. this morning I thought it pertinent to the discussion.  [...]

Category: birds, conservation, Human Threats, Owls, Wildlife management | 1 Comment »
Tags: Burrowing owl mitigation, burrowing owls, mitigation banks

Scott | June 1, 2010

TweetOn a Memorial Day whim my wife and I loaded up the dogs and set out to find the elusive Haera Conservation Bank.  It is something I have been meaning to do for quite a while now, and as we had bypassed participation in all common holiday activities the afternoon was open for exploration.   I [...]

Category: birds, conservation, Human Threats, Owls, Wildlife management | 3 Comments »
Tags: burrowing owl conservation, Burrowing owl mitigation, burrowing owls, mitigation banks

Scott | January 25, 2010

TweetDear Attorney General Brown, I am formally requesting that an investigation be implemented into the current California Department of Fish & Game’s (CDFG) burrowing owl eviction policies.  As you may be aware, the S.F. Bay Area has become enveloped in an owl eviction controversy because of a CDFG approved eviction plan that is currently underway [...]

Category: Commentary, conservation, Human Threats, Wildlife | 7 Comments »
Tags: Antioch Burrowing Owls, Blue Ridge Development, burrowing owl eviction, Burrowing owl mitigation, Kiper Homes

Scott | January 22, 2010

TweetA government cover-up.  Policies established that cater to industry.  A few officials pulling the strings.  Millions of dollars at stake.  And a lone report that trades hands under the cover of night exposing the plot.  We have all seen fictionalized  stories unfold at the movies, and have undoubtedly read actual accounts that now comprise the [...]

Category: birds, Commentary, conservation, Endangered species, Migratory Birds, Owls, Wildlife, Wildlife management | 6 Comments »
Tags: Antioch Burrowing Owls, Burrowing owl mitigation, burrowing owl report, burrowing owls, California Department of Fish and Game, CDFG