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Conservation

Northern Flickers Have Found My Nest Box

May 19, 2016 by Larry 10 Comments

As some of you may know, I have been monitoring about 35 nest boxes on three Bluebird Trails going on seven years now. Over the...

Conservation

An Osprey Nest and The Migratory Bird Treaty Act

May 5, 2016 by Larry 1 Comment

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act makes it unlawful at any time, by any means or in any manner, to pursue, hunt, take, capture, kill,...

Conservation

Proposed Changes to the Duck Stamp Not Well Received

April 21, 2016 by Larry 1 Comment

In 2015 a Federal Duck Stamp Task Force was convened under the auspices of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) consisting of seventeen...

Birds, Conservation

Persistence Pays Off For Burrowing Owls

March 23, 2016 by Larry 6 Comments

As I opined in my post back in 2010 (and continue to preach) the Western Burrowing Owl needs a conservation plan. Above is a photo...

Birds

Band-tailed Pigeons in Oak Run

March 9, 2016 by Larry 1 Comment

Until recently I had never seen Band-tailed Pigeons (Patagioenas fasciata) anywhere near my home. I live at 1600 foot (488 meter) elevation in Oak...

News, Politics

Have There Been Any Positive Aspects of the Malheur NWR Occupation?

February 24, 2016 by Larry 5 Comments

Just yesterday the FBI was able to complete its evidence gathering and clearing of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, returning the refuge back to...

Birds

Vermilion Flycatcher in Colusa County California

February 10, 2016 by Larry 3 Comments

The Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) is usually found near the US – Mexican border but we were fortunate this year to find an adult male...