Comments for Bay Area Bird Blog http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog Birds, Wildlife, Nature, in the San Francisco Bay Area and Beyond Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:47:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on New additions to Martinez beaver family by Save Sutro http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=292#comment-21456 Save Sutro Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:50:13 +0000 http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=292#comment-21456 That's very cool. I'm glad to hear the beavers are doing okay, and am still hoping for a good outcome for the burrowing owls. That’s very cool. I’m glad to hear the beavers are doing okay, and am still hoping for a good outcome for the burrowing owls.

]]> Comment on Eucalyptus in California by Jonathan http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=155#comment-21197 Jonathan Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:16:21 +0000 http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=155#comment-21197 That same guy goes around a lot preaching his pro-eucalyptus gospel. The biodiversity of eucalyptus forest in San Francisco is nothing compared to the bounty that used to live in those spaces. Among butterflies alone, at least 20 species have disappeared from the San Francisco peninsula since development and invasive species took over, and numerous other species are in danger. NONE of these endangered species utilize the eucalyptus forests that RK is trying to protect, while a number of them could utilize the native habitats that they could be replaced with. That same guy goes around a lot preaching his pro-eucalyptus gospel. The biodiversity of eucalyptus forest in San Francisco is nothing compared to the bounty that used to live in those spaces. Among butterflies alone, at least 20 species have disappeared from the San Francisco peninsula since development and invasive species took over, and numerous other species are in danger. NONE of these endangered species utilize the eucalyptus forests that RK is trying to protect, while a number of them could utilize the native habitats that they could be replaced with.

]]> Comment on Eucalyptus in California by Hal http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=155#comment-19154 Hal Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:36:45 +0000 http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=155#comment-19154 Try finding fish in a pond surrounded by Eucalyptus. You won't. You will find mosquito larvae though. Brought in as wind breaks and railroad ties, the euc. is still used today as a firewood source and as a quick growing tree alternative. I think planting bays as an alternative would not be a good idea as they are the carrier of sudden oak death. If possible, plant just oaks and if you can get a valley started, I would choose that one as it grows fast compared to other native oaks. Gather the acorns in fall and soak in water until the white sprout protrudes thru. Then plant em on a wet day about 2" under the soil after raking the ground clean of former euc. debris. If deer are abundant, you might have to cover with a metal screen. Try finding fish in a pond surrounded by Eucalyptus. You won’t. You
will find mosquito larvae though. Brought in as wind breaks and railroad ties, the euc. is still used today as a firewood source and as a quick growing tree alternative. I think planting bays as an alternative would
not be a good idea as they are the carrier of sudden oak death. If possible, plant just oaks and if you can get a valley started, I would choose that one as it grows fast compared to other native oaks. Gather
the acorns in fall and soak in water until the white sprout protrudes thru. Then plant em on a wet day about 2″ under the soil after raking the ground clean of former euc. debris. If deer are abundant, you might have to cover with a metal screen.

]]> Comment on Birding Sites by admin http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?page_id=187#comment-18882 admin Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:38:16 +0000 http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?page_id=187#comment-18882 That's a pretty remarkable story, Cynthia. Especially the part about finding the live fish! That’s a pretty remarkable story, Cynthia. Especially the part about finding the live fish!

]]> Comment on Birding Sites by Cynthia Marchant http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?page_id=187#comment-18694 Cynthia Marchant Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:11:03 +0000 http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?page_id=187#comment-18694 I watched an Osprey with fish in talons land on 30 ft. pole supporting the driving range nets at Mariners Point golf course on June 5 ~10:15 am. Another bird followed it to it's landing, Osprey sounded alarmed with high shreeking calls (similar to red tail hawk) took off from post and dropped the fish. Osprey stared to circle area to retrieve flying directly into the netting. Did this twice then finally flew off over the bay north of San Mateo Bridge. Walked down fairway to locate fish found 7 inch stripped bass still alive. Amazing experience to witness this huge raptor. Haven't seen an Opsrey outside the Russian river while kayaking. I watched an Osprey with fish in talons land on 30 ft. pole supporting the driving range nets at Mariners Point golf course on June 5 ~10:15 am. Another bird followed it to it’s landing, Osprey sounded alarmed with high shreeking calls (similar to red tail hawk) took off from post and dropped the fish. Osprey stared to circle area to retrieve flying directly into the netting. Did this twice then finally flew off over the bay north of San Mateo Bridge. Walked down fairway to locate fish found 7 inch stripped bass still alive. Amazing experience to witness this huge raptor. Haven’t seen an Opsrey outside the Russian river while kayaking.

]]> Comment on Antioch burrowing owls…cease and desist order on construction! by RKB http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=286#comment-17838 RKB Thu, 20 May 2010 02:06:44 +0000 http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=286#comment-17838 Thanks for writing about this. I hope the owls relocated successfully, since the eviction cannot be halted. Thanks for writing about this. I hope the owls relocated successfully, since the eviction cannot be halted.

]]> Comment on NY Times opinion says: please keep cats indoors. I agree! by RKB http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=281#comment-17835 RKB Thu, 20 May 2010 01:50:24 +0000 http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=281#comment-17835 That is remarkably cool! That is remarkably cool!

]]> Comment on Eucalyptus in California by RKB http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=155#comment-17328 RKB Wed, 12 May 2010 02:41:16 +0000 http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=155#comment-17328 The myth about eucs killing birds is essentially an urban legend, fueled by eucalyptus-haters (and the Williams article is a good example of such hatred). For why and how, see this article from the Hills Conservation Network, and the comments. http://sutroforest.com/2010/04/12/another-eucalyptus-myth-bird-death/ The myth about eucs killing birds is essentially an urban legend, fueled by eucalyptus-haters (and the Williams article is a good example of such hatred).

For why and how, see this article from the Hills Conservation Network, and the comments.

http://sutroforest.com/2010/04/12/another-eucalyptus-myth-bird-death/

]]> Comment on Ridiculous whining about Burrowing Owl habitat creation by admin http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=194#comment-12894 admin Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:25:52 +0000 http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=194#comment-12894 Thanks, Joe! Thanks, Joe!

]]> Comment on Ridiculous whining about Burrowing Owl habitat creation by Joe http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=194#comment-12741 Joe Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:20:41 +0000 http://www.creekcats.com/birdblog/?p=194#comment-12741 Personally I found all your comments right on. The 2 people you criticized did not actually address your points and I agree that the Clay guy actually proved your point with continued disingenuousness. I think the last commentor, though well-intentioned, was really off-base on their points about it being former landfill and about fencing. Realize this prob won't get posted b/c I'm not including my email, just wanted to say it's all pretty clear to this reader. Personally I found all your comments right on. The 2 people you criticized did not actually address your points and I agree that the Clay guy actually proved your point with continued disingenuousness. I think the last commentor, though well-intentioned, was really off-base on their points about it being former landfill and about fencing.

Realize this prob won’t get posted b/c I’m not including my email, just wanted to say it’s all pretty clear to this reader.

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