10,000 Birds

MAY 5, 2016

We are all watching intently as these two beautiful raptors attempt another successful breeding season without further disturbance. We have been assured by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) that they are watching this nest also.

Transported 101

Transported Eggs Birds Killing 101

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2012

In addition to their homing tendency, breeding swallows are attracted to old nests. It is illegal for any person to take, possess, transport, sell, or purchase them or their parts, such as feathers, nests, or eggs, without a permit. Completed nests during this breeding season cannot be touched without a permit from the U.S.

San Diego 165

San Diego illegal California South America 165

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The only wildcat I found was illegally killed by hunters during closed season. These handsome finches breed in the far north of Europe and come here for the winter only. Fish will lose their spawning ground, otters and White-tailed Eagles will be no more. I barely started when some sulphur (a.k.a.

Serbia 242

Serbia Otters Boars Eagles 242

Critter News

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Incidents include a hippo who died in transport from Denver and a Turkmenian markhor, a species of wild goat, hung itself at the zoo after becoming trapped by a rope. They were a part of the zoo’s breeding program for the rare birds. In November 2008, a virus killed a 15-month-old Asian elephant calf named Malti.

Zoos 100

Zoos Animal Welfare Welfare Elephants 100