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Los Angeles Bird Fest 2015 Attracts Bird Lovers from All Over

This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to attend the second annual Los Angeles Bird Fest. The free event was put on by the Western National Parks Association with participation by the National Audubon Society, International Bird Rescue, Heal the Bay, California Wildlife Center, and other vendors and organizations. The event kicked off at 9AM with bird walks being led by San Fernando Valley Audubon volunteers.

The first bird walk of the morning was led in two different groups that explored around the nearby King Gillette Ranch.

Written by: Jeff Mann

Published on: December 8, 2015

Entertainment, Humor, Main Feed

The Best Birds on Tumblr This Week 10/23/15

So many great posts of birds make it to Tumblr every week, so here is the first of a regular weekly recap of some of the best.

Written by: Jeff Mann

Published on: October 22, 2015

Education, Entertainment, Featured, Main Feed, videos

Video: Hummingbird Builds a Nest

Hummingbirds weight about as much as a penny and fly hundreds of miles each year during migration. Watch as this tiny female Anna’s Hummingbird creates a nest for its young. It steals spider silk fibers, moss, small leaves, and other materials to strengthen the cup that it sits in.

Written by: Jeff Mann

Published on: July 17, 2015

Education, Featured, Main Feed, videos

You’ll Never Hear It Coming: Examining The Silent Flight of The Owl

Scientists set up a row of super-sensitive microphones and had various birds fly above them to record the sound created by their flapping. Owls are known for their silent flying abilities. See how they compare to other birds in this fascinating video.

Written by: Jeff Mann

Published on: March 16, 2015

Entertainment, Humor

Robot Penguin Spy Cam Delivers

The penguin camera robot rover that got some attention last week delivers some great and amusing video.

Written by: Jeff Mann

Published on: November 10, 2014

Entertainment, videos

Horse Riding Falconry from the Back of a Golden Eagle

Experience “Horse Riding Falconry” from the back of a majestic Golden Eagle. People of Mongolia use these beautiful birds to hunt on the steppes of Western Mongolia in the Atlai Mountains.

Written by: Jeff Mann

Published on: September 29, 2014

Featured, Main Feed, News

Releasing Gulls at White Point

Recently, I had the privilege of participating in a release of three Western Gulls that we helped rehabilitate at International Bird Rescue in San Pedro, CA.

We frequently receive injured or sick gulls and other aquatic birds at the rehab center. The veterinary staff does their best to plan a path to wellness for these birds.

Written by: Jeff Mann

Published on: September 22, 2014