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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife works to bring a Natural Resource and Volunteer Program to the Central Coast
The Central Coast is has plenty of land preserved where locals and visitors alike can enjoy a camping trip, a day at the beach, or an afternoon hike. There is a plethora of ways to contribute to the preservation of these lands, even if it’s just by leaving the area as you found it. Now, there’s one more.
Scientists Can Predict When Birds Will Migrate Up to a Week in Advance
A new forecasting model using years of bird migration data and weather radar could help us protect migrating birds from harm.
Making sure that water under the ground helps birds above the ground
Spending a lot of time in the San Joaquin Valley in recent years, Audubon California’s Samantha Arthur has seen the toll that drought and the subsequent California water wars have taken on the few remaining wetlands.
A Reckoning for Centennial… and California
Last week, the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission (RPC) voted 4-1 to recommend that the board of supervisors approve the Centennial Specific Plan.
California and other states file lawsuit to protect migratory birds
Lawsuit is a response to Trump Administration’s announcement that it will not enforce key elements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Plant some trees to help Los Angeles fight the effects of climate change
Cactus and succulents simply add to the urban desert. We need trees!
The ‘king of birds’ dresses the part when pursuing a mate
Though rarely seen in the wild, the western tragopan’s flashy features and elaborate dance moves catch the eyes of potential mates.
A website that’s really for the birds
Birds cheep and squawk, peck and soar. They cluster on bird feeders and rooftops and swoop across our skies. But how well do you know them?
Synonymous with sun, Los Angeles needs more shade
Removing diseased trees, of course, or those that uproot sidewalks, is necessary — as long as they’re replaced. Too often, they aren’t, especially in less affluent neighborhoods.
The 9/11 Tribute in Light Is Helping Us Learn About Bird Migration
Illuminated every September 11 since 2002, the Tribute is an iconic and emotional memorial to the lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks and a symbol of New York City’s unbreakable spirit. It is a beacon in more ways than one. Birds are drawn to the lights, at times by the thousands. On September 11th, 2017, I was drawn to the lights by the birds.