Jan 15, 2019 | Notes From The Field
A burrowing owl? Sort of. It is a useful misnomer since something more accurate like ‘the burrow-inhabiting owl’ doesn’t have quite the same ring. These animals, with their seemingly paradoxical name, could be mistaken for a character in a Dr. Seuss book but can be...
Sep 28, 2018 | Notes From The Field
Ok, maybe that title is a little pre-emptive and I’ve just been spending too much time catching up on Game of Thrones. September does; however, mark the end of “bird season” and, as a result, I can’t help but think that winter really is just around the corner. San...
Aug 21, 2018 | Notes From The Field
Living in southern California certainly has its ups and downs. We have beautiful weather (most of the year), gorgeous scenery, and the unique ability to experience a variety of ecosystems all within a day’s drive. We also have way too many people leading to gridlocked...
Jun 21, 2018 | Notes From The Field
The ability to observe animals at leisure is not common in nature. Very few animals spend a large portion of their time in view of an interested observer. Nesting birds are a conspicuous counterpoint to this fact. By being able to see an animal at all times, its...
