Invasion of the Mannikins
Introduced birds take a toll on native species — free Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History event on May 2.
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Newtified
What’s newt? Our expert outdoorsman expounds on these Santa Barbara creek dwellers.
Snowbirds of the West
White pelicans have their season in Santa Barbara County.
Owl’s Well That Ends Well: Rescued Barn Owl Returned to Wilds of Goleta
The owl, which was rescued after becoming tangled atop a 50-foot palm, was released after receiving treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center.
Are Culture Wars for the Birds?
What’s in a name? The birding world ruffles feathers over a proposal to change eponymous bird names.
Kitten Season Is Coming!
Animal shelter expert offers advice for fostering and adopting a cat or kitten in Santa Barbara.
Up to Its Neck in Mud, Cow Survives a Memorable Ranch Rescue
Post-storm inspection yields an unexpected surprise near Dos Pueblos Ranch.
Tangled Barn Owl Rescued from Atop a 50-Foot Palm
Taken to Ojai Raptor Center, where bird’s condition is ‘fair to guarded.’
Go Native
Planting native can help reverse insect and bird declines.
Baby Great White Shark Spotted in Wild for First Time Ever off Santa Barbara Coast, Researchers Believe
Rare footage of newborn shark may be the key to “one of the holy grails of shark science.”