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San Francisco Bay Joint Venture honors Barbara Salzman

If you have ever participated in any stage of wetland restoration work in Marin County, you have surely met the one and only Barbara Salzman!  Barbara has been working in the field of conservation and advocating on behalf of wetlands and habitats threatened by...

Every bird matters!

While you're enjoying Marin's beautiful beaches this summer be on the lookout for sick or injured seabirds. June 30th was a bright sunny morning at Fort Baker and a happy day for 7 Brown Pelicans that volunteers returned to the ocean. The volunteers were working for...

Baby barn owl found at Deer Island in Novato died from rat poison

A baby Barn Owl found under a nest box at Deer Island in Novato died from rat poison. Source: California News Wire Services Link: http://patch.com/california/novato/owlet-dies-rat-poison-prompts-anti-rodenticide-campaign Document: Owlet Dies from Rat Poison.pdf

Marin beaches are some of the cleanest in the state

Good news: Marin beaches are some of the cleanest in the state, according to a report by the environmental group Heal the Bay. Those rated an A or A+ include: Dillon Beach, Shell Beach, Miller Park, Rodeo Beach, Stinson Beach, Heart's Desire, Lawson's Landing, Chicken...

The Birds of Point Reyes Peninsula checklist now available

A new checklist, The Birds of Point Reyes Peninsula, is now available. It documents the nearly 500 species recorded to date and they're in current taxonomic order. For each species, it includes seasonal bar graphs, status, and relative seasonal abundance. Excellent...

National Audubon has declared 2018 to be the Year of the Bird

National Audubon has declared 2018 to be the Year of the Bird. March's featured action: Grow Native Plants. Find out more at http://www.audubon.org/yearofthebird. Source: National Audubon Society Date: Mar 02, 2018 Author: Link: http://www.audubon.org/yearofthebird...

MAS Jr Birdwatcher Program Makes News

MAS Jr Birdwatcher Program Makes News Source: Ross Valley Reporter Date: Jun 24, 2010 Link: http://marinscope.com/articles/2010/06/24/ross_valley_reporter/news/doc4c2255645da1f816124810.txt

First condor nest in Pinnacles in 100 years

First condor nest in Pinnacles in 100 years Source: S F Chronicle Date: Mar 10, 2010 Author: Peter Fimrite Link: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/03/10/BAV01CD6K6.DTL&tsp=1

Wind turbines: ‘Eco-friendly’ – but not to eagles

Wind turbines: 'Eco-friendly' - but not to eagles Source: Telegraph - UK Date: Feb 26, 2010 Author: Christopher Booker Link: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/christopherbooker/7437040/Eco-friendly-but-not-to-eagles.html

Wind Energy’s Ghosts

Wind Energy's Ghosts Source: American Thinker Date: Feb 15, 2010 Author: Andrew Walden Link: http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/02/wind_energys_ghosts_1.html

2010 Winter Wings Festival

2010 Winter Wings Festival Mark Your Calendar! Source: Klamath Basin Audubon Society Date: Jan 07, 2010 Author: Link: http://www.winterwingsfest.org/

Brown pelican removed from endangered species list

Brown pelican removed from endangered species list. A century-long effort to protect the bird is no longer necessary, federal officials say. Source: Los Angeles Times Date: Nov 12, 2009 Author: Jim Tankersley...

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