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Everything You Need to Know About the Cackling Goose

If you’ve lived in or traveled around the United States, it’s very likely that you’ve seen or heard a…Canada Goose…or at least you think you have. Some of those birds you remember might not be Canada Geese at all, but the very similar but slightly smaller cackling goose. So, what’s so special about this Canada Goose look-alike? Surprisingly, a lot! Here is everything you need to know about Branta hutchinsii, or The Cackling Goose.

1 Cackling Goose swimming in front of 2 Canada Geese.

The Cackling Goose is a short, compact bird with a short … Continue

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

Celebrating World Gorilla Day

Celebrate World Gorilla Day with Franklin Park Zoo’s troop in our #ZooToYou! Committed to Conservation: Zoo New England has been a longtime supporter of gorilla conservation, devoting passion, expertise and resources to the preservation of this iconic species. Through this partnership, we deepen our commitment to not only Cross-River gorillas, but to the Community Rangers who work to protect them.