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Urban Birding in San Diego

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Humankind has since modified the landscape into a recreational wonderland with open water for boating, fishing, and jet skis with an expansive spoils pile on the south side called Fiesta Island that has access for off-leash dogs, beach recreation, and more. Osprey carrying a fish La Jolla Cove has a lot going on.

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The Gas Station Bird

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It’s under the jurisdiction of the Exotic Species Division of the Department of Environmental Protection, which is a division of US Fish and Wildlife. No guarantees, but in this case the agency had already given the owner a warning and was responsive and willing to investigate complaints. Banner photo by Ingrid Taylar.

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Power Companies and Springtime Tree Removal

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3) Investigate creating a town ordinance. Fish & Wildlife Service. You can also report it to your state Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Environmental Protection, or Fish and Game. 2) React quickly to notices. Call them immediately. This goes for private landowners’ cutting of trees as well.

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Audubon’s Footsteps

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Clavruel’s book is not a day-by-day recreation of Audubon’s various itineraries, but rather a loose investigation of “regions and birds unknown to me,” he says, prompted by his “desire to meet and sketch people who live each day in contact with nature.” Logan, reviewed previously on this site by Carrie.).

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Whooping Cranes Shot and Killed in Kentucky

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Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the death of two Whooping Cranes in Hopkins County, Kentucky. Authorities said the deaths occurred in November but delayed the announcement in order to conduct an investigation and assemble a reward for information. It’s deja vu all over again , sadly.

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Returning to St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

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A giant alligator lolled near a pond, herons and egrets stalked the shallow mudflats for prey, Black Skimmers flew low over the surface of the water to scoop up tiny fish. A raccoon investigates crabs on the mud flats. The highlight for me in the inland wetlands remains a Marbled Godwit , my first. The sun sets over the St.

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Some Ingenuity Can Go a Long Way

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Perhaps even more interesting is how Green Herons and its relatives have learned to use bait to attract and capture fish. Green Herons have learned to use bait for fishing. According to these researchers, only the exceptionally intelligent herons acquire the skill of bait fishing. Then the bread-easy-catch connection was made.

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