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Fires in Puente Hills

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 12, 2020 with No Comments

It appears the reminder needs to be made that fireworks are illegal in all of the communities surrounding the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. This is the second fire for the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority in or near its preserves in just as many weeks. Please do not set off fireworks, they impact wildlife, can easily start fires, and can lead to devastating wildfires. View the KTLA News cast.

Bird ID Answer: Barn Owl

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 10, 2020 with No Comments

If you participated in our little bird identification quiz yesterday… here is the answer. The image we posted was of a baby barn owl. Its heart shaped face was a give away. This shape acts as a “satellite-dish” funneling the sounds–helping them to locate food, which usually consists of small mammals (rats, mice, voles, etc.) that they can find in complete darkness. Barn owls usually have a clutch size of 2-18 eggs, which incubate for 29-34 days in a nest … Read More

Bird Identification Quiz

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 9, 2020 with No Comments

Can you ID this baby? 1. Its baby photo looks nothing like its adult photo.2. Full grown, they are medium sized (like crow size).3. They have long legs.4. It nests in cavities, dense trees, or abandoned buildings.5. This bird is a predator. Clearly, this bird has an appearance only its mother could love, but boy is it pretty when it is full grown. What is it?

Three Cougar Cubs in Santa Monica Mountains

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 4, 2020 with No Comments

On the good news front: Three more mountain lion cubs were identified in a den in the Santa Monica Mountains. Good luck little ones–we are all cheering for your survival and are working to connect landscapes together for your benefit! ❤️❤️

Inaugural Black Birders Week

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 3, 2020 with No Comments

Nature has been a place for people to gather, to learn, to recreate, to regroup, to find beauty, to regain strength, and more. It has been especially challenging with the park closures related to the pandemic to not be able to access these sacred spaces. Even more recently inequities in experiences was brought to light. To honor all who love nature, who want to share in its healing powers, who want positive experiences in the wilds, we ask that you … Read More

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