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Falcon Release at OC Parks

In August of 2021, the Orange County Bird of Prey Center released two young peregrine falcons in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Representatives from Sea & Sage Audubon Society and OC Parks staff were on hand for the releases. Peregrine falcons were once endangered, but the population is now thriving. We wish these two the best on their new adventures

Hawaiian Goose

When someone mentions geese, or you hear that oh so familiar call from overhead, odds are you probably picture a Canada Goose in your mind. If you live in Hawaii, however, you might picture a Nene, or Hawaiian Goose(Branta sandvicensis). Hawaiian Geese are only found in Hawaii, which on its own is a rather small collection of islands. Here’s everything you need to know about Hawaiian Geese.

Hawaiian Geese, or Nenes as they are sometimes called, are medium sized birds that spend most of their time on the ground. Males have black on their head and hindneck as … Continue

Meadow Vole in Pippy Park

Meadow Vole in Pippy Park, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Meadow Vole Scientific Classification:
Class-Mammalia
Order-Rodentia
Family-Cricetidae
Genus-Microtus
Species-pennsylvanicus
Scientific Name-Microtus pennsylvanicus
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