If you've ever wondered why we band birds, here's your answer!
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Banding provides the opportunity to learn about the movement and survival of birds. This female American Kestrel was originally banded as a nestling in 2015 and was first re-encountered as
My little slugger! Teeball is so hilarious to watch because it really is like herding cats. The kids sometimes forget to drop the bat after they make a hit, or in the outfield they all want to run and catch the ball, often jumping into a huge pile and fig
California poppies, spotted at the visitors center at Cosumnes River Preserve, one of our favorite places for nature walks with the kids. It was a beautiful sunny day, though pleasantly cool. It was the perfect place for a Mother's Day hike together. How