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Nature walks can be a delightful way to connect with the outdoors, but encounters with wildlife, like raccoons, require a thoughtful approach! Here are some tips to ensure a harmonious stroll when you come across our masked, furry friends: 1. Keep Your Distance 2. Leash Your Pets 3. Stay Calm and Move Slowly 4. Do Not Feed Them 5. Choose an Alternate Route 6. Use a Detour 7. Observe from Afar 8. Make Some Noise 9. Avoid Direct Eye Contact 10. Report Abnormal Behavior In Need of Professional Assistance? ?? (224) 431-7956 #furbusters #wildliferemoval #batremoval #raccoonremoval

Here we find the Willet exhibiting the phenomena of male birds watching the nest at night instead of females. Willets are a shorebird species with two distinct populations: the Western Willets, inland breeders that winter on coasts, and Eastern Willets, coastal breeders that winter in the south of the US. The Western Willet population is forecasted by California Audubon to lose 70% of its wintering range by 2080. Willets have lost native grassland to agricultural conversion while also losing coastal wintering sites and wetlands to urban development and sea level rise. ?? ?? This is the eighth of an awareness through artwork series, by our 16 year-old volunteer Aiden Chen, which we introduced in January - https://lnkd.in/gmxnbr8q . . . #sierraclub #sierraclublomaprieta #lomaprietachapter #sierraclubbayalivecampaign #lomaprietabayalivecampaign #willets #sealevelrise

Did you know? During spring, mallard hens often return to nest near where they were hatched, sometimes returning to the exact same place year after year. But, mallards are highly adaptive to varied environments and human activity, and nesting may also take place in urban settings such as parks and backyards. As a result, we often get asked what to do if you encounter a duck nest. If the duck is not injured, it's best to leave the duck and her nest alone. To learn more, check out our Duck Doctors episode featuring DUC conservation scientist Vanessa Harriman. ?? https://loom.ly/jRaCmBE #DucksUnlimitedCanada #DUCDuckDoctors #SpringMigration #BirdMigration #Waterfowl #AskAnExpert

If you want to know the truth about #life on earth, ask a turtle. I'm no herpetologist, but I met this eastern box turtle on a driveway south of Nashville, Tennessee during a visit there a few years back. These turtles vary in color and evolved to exist in eastern North America. The Smithsonian elaborates, "Eastern box turtles are predominantly terrestrial and live in a variety of vegetative areas, including?shrubby grasslands, marshy meadows, open woodlands?and field forest edges. They are often found near streams or ponds, or areas that have experienced heavy rainfall." Turtles of this type evolved over 15 million years ago, and are highly suited to the topographical regions they now occupy, although #habitat loss and #climatechange pose threats to many reptile and amphibian species. Significantly, we know that turtles such as these did not swim across the salty Atlantic Ocean from the Middle East after leaving an Ark atop a mountain. They are not equipped for any such journey. Thus, #humanity must acknowledge material reality to maintain #sustainability for all living things, including us.

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"From Chirps to Silence: The Decline of House Sparrows in Urban Areas" ???? The little melodious bird, house sparrows, that once used to wake us up every day by chirping outside our balconies and windows are gradually becoming extinct. ???? When was the last time you saw them? You might not remember, as they are no longer a common sight. If you visit a village, then you might spot them, but not in metropolitan cities. ?? With urbanization and towering buildings, these feathered friends have lost their urban nesting spaces. ????? Here are some interesting facts about house sparrows, who love to live very close to humans. ??? ?? You can easily distinguish between male and female house sparrows. Females have brown backs with stripes while males have reddish backs with a black bib. ???? ?? Sparrows usually fly at the speed of 24 miles per hour; however, when needed, they can increase their speed to 31 miles per hour! ???? ?? When in danger, these small feathered birds can swim fast to escape predators. ??♂??? ?? Sparrows are prone to infidelity, as a recent study found that only a small percentage of eggs contain DNA from both parents. ???? ?? Sparrows can live for around 4-5 years in the wild. ???? ?? They are very social and like to live close to human settlements. ????? ?? Sparrows are originally carnivores, but as they live close to people, they have started eating fruits, berries, seeds, etc. ???? ?? House sparrows throw dust and soil over themselves as if taking a bath in water. ????? ?? Sparrows are non-migratory, but those living in urban areas migrate to the countryside in late summer to find food in the ripening grain fields. ???? #HouseSparrows #BirdConservation #UrbanWildlife #Nature #Biodiversity #WildlifeProtection #Sustainability #EnvironmentalAwareness #AnimalFacts #WildlifePhotography ???????

Carrizo Plain? Say whaaat??? This is a huge plain in Central California, in the southeastern part of San Luis Obispo County. It is not too far a drive from the Los Angeles area, yet it remains a hidden gem much of the time. Carrizo Plain is wilderness, with not many services, and hence it is mainly overlooked by visitors to the state. The exception is when there is a wildflower super bloom, which gets widely reported in the local media, drawing large crowds to see the colorful bloom. While wildflower bloom is a good time to visit the monument, there are other things to do here, if you enjoy the outdoors. And because it is not on the main tourist trail, you can enjoy the offerings at the park in relative solitude. One of the best things to do in Carrizo Plain is hiking to view the San Andreas Fault, which caused the catastrophic San Francisco earthquake in 1906. At Carrizo Plain, the fault is clearly visible. Another thing to do here is to look for wildlife and birds. Carrizo Plain is home to many endangered species. Look for pronghorn deer, rabbits, and many species of birds, especially in the winter, when there is water in Soda Lake in the park. #amystravelservicesllc?#carrizo?#calitravel?#california

We need your support to stop the loss of migrating birds. Get Involved These seven species sit so high on monitoring lists, in part because they are still widespread throughout North America. However, window collisions are far from an isolated issue affecting a handful of common birds: Nearly a third of all avian species in the U.S. — from hummingbirds to falcons — have been documented in collision events. Luckily, there are actions you can take to help reduce the number of birds that collide with windows. If you live in the U.S., voice your support for the Bird-Safe Buildings Act currently under consideration in Congress. This legislation would require the government to incorporate bird-friendly materials and designs into newly acquired or constructed public buildings. Make your windows more visible to birds by covering them in visual markers spaced no more than two inches apart. Decals and paint can both serve as quick ways to make any window bird-friendly. ABC has a handy list of options to fit a wide range of budgets and window types. Turn out all non-essential lights in your home between 11:00 p.m. and sunrise, especially during migration season. Check out the migration tool BirdCast to learn when birds are passing through your area. Contact your local city and state government representatives to advocate for bird-safe building policies.

Most importantly: do not pet them.