Nightbirds
Have you ever sat in the garden on a summer night and heard the somber oboe duet of the great horned owls performed in stereo from the tops of the tallest trees? Have you ever seen the pale, ghostlike...
Winter Wildlife
In other parts of the world, nature hibernates. In the Santa Monica Mountains, winter is one of the busiest times of the year. Mating and nesting is already underway for a number of key species. Here are some wild...
A Love Song for Owls
Every winter, canyon residents are treated to what sounds like a treetop woodwind concert, but the music isn’t intended for a human audience, instead, it’s the love song of the great horned owl. The male great horned owl usually...
Backyard BioBlitz: Discover Nature Without Leaving Home
Looking for a fun and easy nature adventure this summer? How about a backyard BioBlitz? The term BioBlitz was coined in 1996 by U.S. National Park Service naturalist Susan Rudy for the first event of its kind, held at...
Meet the Neighbors: Animal Families Are a Lot Like Us
No one sends them cards for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day or buys them flowers or ties, but there are some outstanding parents in Topanga’s animal kingdom. Species that raise their offspring cooperatively include a wide range of birds...
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