The Science Behind Nature - in Layperson Speak
As mentioned in a previous post, we’ve seen some coyotes in our Southern California residential area recently. One was feasting on a dead squirrel as we drove by late one night; two others were documented on the night camera set up in the alley behind our house. Having grown up in the Chicago …
Continue Reading about Living in Coyote Country (and a campaign to stop a hunt)
When we moved from the San Diego area nearer to Los Angeles, old coast live oaks -- the native oak that epitomizes California - were dying off from a new pest. We lived in the east part of San Diego County and were concerned about the pest as we heard reports of it moving westward. Especially since …
Continue Reading about Infected Firewood is Transporting Oak Beetle
I published some photos from our wildlife camera over a year ago - see prior post …
Continue Reading about More Wildcam Photos – While You’re Sleeping
Buying organic or shade grown coffee is an easy way to support biodiversity. We've been buying bulk coffee beans online - from Higher Trading Grounds - for about eight years now. You might come across the term 'shade-grown' coffee and wonder what that means, so here is some info on it. Jennifer …
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“I am not really a bird lister as much as a bird observer. Bird behavior is what fascinates me. - Sheila Kee, book author If you’re looking for a gift for someone who is a budding bird watcher or who simply enjoys the birds in their yards, I came across a great book – Backyard …
Continue Reading about Backyard Birding and Some Book Suggestions
Articles about infidelity among humans are always a draw for readers, and yes, including me. But I’m even more eager to read articles or research about monogamy among our animal brethren. It’s true that genetic research has dispelled some of the monogamous myths about animal bonds. …
