This is a reprint from the May/June issue of the San Bernardino Valley Audubon Society's Western Meadowlark - Thank you! by Ruth Greyraven Do everything you can to reunite an uninjured baby bird with its parents. If the chick is a cotton-ball on legs... you have a quail, killdeer, …
Wildlife Aplenty on an Hour Walk at Wildwood Canyon State Park
A rattlesnake, numerous species of butterflies, cliff swallows bathing....... I'm so glad I went, even though I had only an hour for a quick walk while my husband was at an art class. I chose Wildwood Canyon State Park in Yucaipa CA, which I wrote about in this March hike to Hunt Ranch. Great …
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A Potpourri Post: Lizard Update, Beetles and Frustrating Grasses
With summer in full force in our yard, there's a variety of subjects on my mind, including missing lizards, mating beetles and even something for plant lovers - so I thought I would provide an update on previous subjects I've written about. Painted Lady: Part of the Circle of Life I had a number …
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A Feel Good Bird Walk
The daylight's savings time change made it harder but I'm so glad I attended the Redlands Conservancy birdwatching event this morning at San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary (click here for previous article on this special preserve in Redlands CA). Allyson Beckman, who helps monitor endangered species as a …
Preventing Birds from Hitting Windows
We've had two birds die from hitting windows over the last two weeks. It used to happen in our last house, which featured big picture windows facing a canyon. But now I think the native plant and wildlife friendly habitat we've nurtured is bringing more birds to our Redlands CA house. Here are …
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The Consequences of Pesticides in Citrus Pest Treatment – and references
An op-ed article I wrote for the Redlands Daily Facts, entitled "Understanding the Consequences of Asian Psyllid Treatment," is being published tomorrow. It was prompted when I noted that articles were not mentioning the negative effects of the recommended pesticide treatments for an alarming pest …
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