2+ hour, 53+ min ago  (607+ words) An adult raven edges close to a redtailed-hawk that has just landed on a power pole in the raven's territory. As the first raven crouches low, its mate sails in for an aerial harassment of the redtail. The second raven…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (280+ words) A Painted Lady butterfly'rests'on a lilac flower. Painted Ladies are considered to be the most widespread butterfly species in the world. Like virtually all butterflies, they totally disappear from the Tehachapi Mountains during the cold winter months, but then in…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (705+ words) A raven was perched on the city of Tehachapi sign on the corner of Tucker and Highland roads late one afternoon last week. A thistle plant in full bloom in Sand Canyon 10 days ago. A large number of the Oak…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (273+ words) Painted Ladies are considered to be the most widespread butterfly species in the world. Like virtually all butterflies, they totally disappear from the Tehachapi Mountains during the cold winter months, but then in spring, an aerial river of Painted Ladies…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (228+ words) The stork-like Great Blue Heron is one of the biggest birds regularly sighted in the Tehachapi Mountains. These statuesque birds spend much of their time along shorelines or in shallow water, stalking small fish and other prey like frogs, crustaceans,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (230+ words) At 6 p. m. April 28, Tehachapi Audubon Group will have its second meeting of the year. The program will be held at Golden Hills Elementary School, 20215 Park Road, in Tehachapi. Karen Pestana will give a dynamic presentation on western bluebirds and the Nest…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (264+ words) Tehachapi News The white versions are in the foreground, with typically colored plants in the background. There are small spots of yellowish orange visible here and there from Fiddleneck (Amsinkia mensiesii). I wrote last week's Pen in Hand column about…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (223+ words) At the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Tehachapi, the organization welcomed retired journalist and wildlife videographer Peter De Armond, who is known for his engaging videos about the majestic elk who roam around our local area. Their antlers…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (283+ words) A Great Horned Owl sits on a nest in a tree at the home where Bernice and Dave Romo live. Great Horned Owls are probably the most widespread owl found in the Tehachapi Mountains " Great Horns and the pale-faced Barn…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (315+ words) Danny caught this beauty sitting in one of our oak trees this evening," Danny's wife, Jan, explained. We've been here 35 years and this is a first for us. We have seen one down at Highway 58 near the Arvin turn-off during…...