Autumn Berries — The Lantern Room

Bright red berries on a Hawthorn tree on a bright September day. The weather has certainly turned since the Equinox; we’ve had low pressure system after low pressure system every day for nearly a week. The rain is very welcome after a mostly dry September but there is a lot more to come this weekend […] …

Weekend in Mayreau — Adventure Vets

The weather here today is changeable, and despite our best efforts in getting out with the dogs first thing, the heavens opened and within two minutes we were soaked through. So all bedraggled and tails firmly between legs, we arrived back at the house to dry off! The dogs all seem grateful to be out […] …

Pals of a feather # 1 — H.J. Ruiz – Avian101

Starting TODAY I will post “Pals of a feather” on Wednesdays and Fridays. The posts are not for individual birds per se, instead it will depict groups of birds which could be of the same species or mixed. I want the readers to see how the birds share in Nature and their behavior in conjunction […] …

Urgent Call to Action – Call Senators Today to Save Our Wild Horses — Straight from the Horse’s Heart

Published by Carol Walker on Wild Hoofbeats The lives and freedom of America’s wild horses and burros are at stake this week on Capitol Hill. The Senate will consider the Fiscal Year 2020 Interior Appropriations Bill at a subcommittee hearing tomorrow, Tuesday September 24th and at a full committee hearing on Thursday, September 26th. This […] …

Sea Otters From Monterey Bay Aquarium Adopt Orphaned Pups, Raise Them to Be Wild — KTLA

Rosa and Selka get lots of attention in their starring roles at the public daily feedings at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, especially during Sea Otter Awareness Week. Sea otter Rosa swims in the sea otter exhibit. (Credit: Monterey Bay Aquarium) But some of their most important work is behind the scenes, serving as foster moms… via …

California Wildlife Agency Deploys New Tactics to Eradicate Destructive Swamp Rodents From State — KTLA

One of the most recent threats to California’s environment has webbed feet, white whiskers, shaggy fur and orange buck teeth that could be mistaken for carrots. An adult male nutria is seen in this file photo posted on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website. “Boy, they’re an ugly-looking thing,” said David Passadori, an… via …