Though, faced with freedom, Condor 1139 and his fellow juveniles take their sweet time to step across the threshold. “We’re on condor time,” says a program manager.
Tag: California raptors
Bay Nature Local Heroes
2016 Local Hero Award Winner for Environmental Education
Thanks to Allen Fish’s passionate and dedicated leadership, the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory is a recognized leader in both raptor research and the rapidly growing field of citizen science.
Ask the Naturalist
What’s That Weird Ball Coming Out Of That Bird’s Mouth?
For birds of prey, this may be the closest equivalent to a cat’s hairball. The pellet is a necessary means to get rid of indigested material.
Fall Issue 2012
When Red-Shouldered Hawks Arrive, You’ll Hear them First and Loudest
The red-shouldered hawk is perhaps California’s noisiest raptor. There’s a reason for it.
Fall Issue 2005
Book Review: Raptors of California
Raptors of California, by Hans and Pam Peeters, University of California Press, 2005, 305 pages, $17.95 Here in California, we are fortunate to have 27 species of raptors, a designation that includes eagles, hawks, and falcons. It’s not unusual for … Read more
