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Author: | beans [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION~2014-2015 |
Quit my job in October. Drove to Oregon in November. Returned to California to volunteer at IBRRC after the Cosco Busan oil spill. This is my trip back to California. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMD3ypETer8#t=91 Sorry -- I couldn't make the smart link work |
Author: | gigi [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:24 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION~2014-2015 |
This is a Great Horned Owlet that our surrogate McTavish is raising. Baby came from the Lowe's garden center in Evansville Indiana where his parents [for the second year] built their nest while no one was looking in the dead of winter. Of course when Lowe's began stocking the garden center at the beginning of March, the parent went on full attack. Baby removed and nest taken down. Cute little feller! |
Author: | gigi [ Fri May 01, 2015 11:05 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION~2014-2015 |
Oh dear. |
Author: | Catbird [ Fri May 01, 2015 7:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION~2014-2015 |
Gigi - Thanks for posting the article with the good news about the eagle that was rescued, nursed back to health, and released back to the wild. Kudos to you and everyone else involved in the eagle's care and rehab. |
Author: | Sally [ Fri May 01, 2015 7:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION~2014-2015 |
Gigi to take part in the release must have been thrilling for you! |
Author: | kittenface [ Fri May 01, 2015 11:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION~2014-2015 |
I'm so jealous, but serious how awesome for you gigi. |
Author: | gigi [ Sat May 02, 2015 12:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION~2014-2015 |
Once Chris opened the crate door, he left very quickly. It was wonderful to see him fly away. We are all wondering if he has a mate somewhere... |
Author: | beans [ Sun May 03, 2015 12:21 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION~2014-2015 |
Returning an animal to the wild makes it all worthwhile! Last year at this time the USPS in Oakland trimmed the nest trees filled with Snowy Egrets (SNEG) and Black-crowned Night Herons (BCNH). This was illegal for two reasons: the ficus trees belong to the City of Oakland, not USPS. Also, under the Migratory Bird Act of 1918, it is against the law to interfere with these birds, their nests, eggs, etc. Baby birds fell from the trees onto the concrete sidewalks below. The owner of the tree-trimming service was horrified and even visited International Bird Rescue, where the injured youngsters were taken. He made a generous donation and promised to inform other tree trimmers about baby bird season. I went to that area yesterday and was pleased to see so many nests in the trees. Only one baby bird on the ground, which must have fallen at least two weeks ago. That is to be expected, but the fact that the ground is so hard means broken bones and death for these fragile youngsters. I visited the site several times last year and transported one fallen youngster to Bird Rescue. Unfortunately, his head trauma meant he had to be euthanized. These birds should be closer to Lake Merritt. Many of them migrated to these ficus trees because they were wonderful for nests. The problem is that BCNH fledge around one month of age. But they don't fly until they are about six weeks. They forage on the ground with their parents. But there isn't anything hear for them to eat... Here is what I saw: |
Author: | gigi [ Sun May 03, 2015 6:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION~2014-2015 |
Gosh, I remember that horrible incident last year. Broke my heart. Looks like this year all is going well. Can the post office do something humane to discourage nesting. I just hate that the little ones fall on such a hard surface. And the amount of ground time before fledging is so long. Lots can go wrong. Thanks for your video of this year! Hope all goes well. |
Author: | beans [ Mon May 04, 2015 1:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION~2014-2015 |
Golden Gate Audubon wanted to put some soft materials around the tree and surround it with a low fence. Oakland did not approve. I read on FB that this had been done in Santa Rosa, but I've been unable to find the post. |
Author: | gigi [ Mon May 04, 2015 7:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION~2014-2015 |
beans wrote: Golden Gate Audubon wanted to put some soft materials around the tree and surround it with a low fence. Oakland did not approve. I read on FB that this had been done in Santa Rosa, but I've been unable to find the post. Was that the town of Oakland or the post office? It kills me that birds seem to be considered collateral damage...
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Author: | beans [ Tue May 05, 2015 1:35 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION~2014-2015 |
The sidewalks belong to Oakland, so I believe the City would have to make the decision. USPS doesn't own the trees or the sidewalks. It's a shame. These birds are simply nesting in the wrong place, but this is the case with many birds as cities grow larger and natural landscapes disappear. |
Author: | gigi [ Wed May 06, 2015 1:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION~2014-2015 |
I just received this from Mother Nature Network Flash mob paints Oakland's sidewalks to protect urban nesting herons After last year's traumatic nesting season, bird lovers are creatively increasing awareness of herons. Read more: http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animal ... z3ZNkt7Uuj |
Author: | kittenface [ Tue Jun 16, 2015 1:17 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION~2014-2015 |
Peregrine falcon populations on the road to recovery, but still face barriers BY 1CLICKNEWS ON JUNE 16, 2015 They’re the fastest member of the animal kingdom, but experts say the peregrine falcon’s fight to claw back from the brink of extinction isn’t progressing fast enough. Source They’re the fastest member of the animal kingdom, but experts say the peregrine falcon’s fight to claw back from the brink of extinction isn’t progressing fast enough. The bird of prey became an endangered species in the 1960s in many areas across the world because of the widespread use of certain pesticides, especially DDT. And while extensive bans on the pesticide in the 1970s, and innovative nest protections — including the placement of man-made nest boxes on buildings and towers across the continent — helped boost their numbers, there are still only 3,300 in North America. "(The peregrine falcon) is still in its recovery, it has yet to recover to historical levels as a result of decontamination and a lot of environmental challenges," Mark Nash, the executive director of the Canadian Peregrine Foundation, told CTV News. The foundation’s headquarters in Toronto is one of the many buildings across the country with a peregrine-friendly roof. And this year, the organization welcomed a new falcon into the family. "We have a nest box now on the roof and they were successful this year in producing a … baby male peregrine falcon," said Nash. The eyas is named Atlas, and he went for first checkup on Monday at the Lakeridge Hospital in Oshawa, Ont. Hospital officials tagged, weighed and weighed the chick in hopes of gathering more information about the recovery of the peregrine falcon population. "What they’re trying to do in both Canada and the United States (is) monitor that the peregrines are successfully increasing in population," said Kevin Empey, the CEO of Lakeridge Health. The lightning-quick bird, which can reach speeds of over 322 kilometres per hour during steep dives, are also gaining fame for their webcam appearances. Many of the man-made nest box that have been set up on rooftops and in towers in cities across the world feature cameras that have captured precious family moments. In April, a peregrine falcon named Chroma, which set up shop above CTV Kitchener’s studio, was recorded taking its first flight. The Canadian Peregrine Foundation and Waterloo Region Nature built a nesting box for a family of falcons in the building’s microwave tower, and have been monitoring the family’s progress ever since. But this spring there has been a setback, as peregrine falcon experts say that cold and damp weather in parts of the continent has prevented many eggs from hatching. This has led to the deaths of hundreds of unborn birds and a mortality rate of 80 per cent. Experts say the species has yet to land on solid ground. "They’re still in such small numbers (that) they need to be protected," said Dale Ingrey, a spokesman for Waterloo Region Nature. With a report from CTV’s Peter Akman |
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