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Big Bear's latest bald eaglets now have names: Sandy and Luna
8+ hour, 21+ min ago (157+ words) San Gabriel Valley Tribune The names are in. As part of a naming contest, a group of Big Bear third graders has chosen the names for the newest viral Big Bear eaglet stars, the April hatchlings of bald eagle parents…...
Column: It takes teamwork to help wildlife, injured or not, in urban areas
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (605+ words) Back at the end of August, a pigeon was brought to our Sandra J. Goodspeed Wildlife Center by a Good Samaritan. The bird had survived an attack by a wild animal and had multiple puncture wounds across its body. The injured…...
New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks" bobbing strut
3+ week, 1+ day ago (500+ words) By EMILY WANG FUJIYAMA and PATRICK WHITTLE The curious birds, known for their bobbing walks and kazoo-like calls, have drawn a crowd to Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan since arriving in late March. Dozens of spectators are gathering at the…...
This community science project aims to help bumblebees, you can help them too
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (247+ words) By Rebecca K. O'Connor | Contributing Columnist Stalking western meadowlarks with my camera, a smaller flash of flying black and yellow caught my interest. I don't see bumblebees often and this one was not stopping at flowers, but it was on a…...
How to attract more birds to your garden and help them thrive
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (213+ words) Q: What can I do to attract more birds to my garden? Happily, there is a better way. Birds (and other wildlife) need a food source, water, cover from predators, and nesting sites. For most desirable species, these are simple to…...
Here's a look at American bison one of the greatest conservation stories
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (238+ words) Oh, give me a home " With Indigenous Peoples" Day Monday, October 13, we look at the herds of bison many tribes relied on that were nearly wiped out. 1800 5 million1875 1 million1880 395, 0001890 20, 0001895 Less than 1, 0001919 12, 5211983 50, 000 Today, Department of Labor lands currently support 17 bison herds in 12 states,…...
Mountain lion roams posh San Francisco neighborhood before being captured
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (640+ words) By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and HAVEN DALEY Dozens of officials worked to capture and tranquilize the male cat after warnings were issued advising people to slowly back away if they encountered it. The wild cat was first seen Monday morning. Roxanne…...
Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome first egg of 2026
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (192+ words) The eagle egg has landed. RELATED: 2026 nesting season underway for Big Bear's famed bald eagles Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, two of Big Bear's most famous birds, have welcomed their first egg of 2026. The 24-7 camera footage, installed by the environmental…...
What's a good way to attract owls to an urban neighborhood?
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (230+ words) Q: A few columns back, you recommended owls to control the rodent population. Would you please share your ideas on how to attract owls to an urban neighborhood? We've found that if we wash and wax one of our cars and…...
What you should (and shouldn't) do if wildlife is living on your property
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (504+ words) Blocking access to nesting sites is only advisable once you are certain that there are no current residents. Q. Why is it illegal to relocate wildlife? What can I do if I have a family of skunks or raccoons living on…...