Baby wood ducks: an unexpected catch
Our rotary screw traps sometimes catch more than just the usual fish and debris. Earlier this year, our fisheries technicians were surprised to find a few baby Read More…
birds
Some Like it Orange — Flashback Friday
In today’s Flashback Friday we take a detour from fish to explore the bird world, honing in on the colorful Bullock's oriole. When it comes to color in the Read More…
Flashy Feathers: Identifying Swallows by Sunlight
Back in February of this year, our field technicians were thrilled to witness an unusual number of violet-green swallows (Tachycineta thalassina) swarming around our Waterford rotary screw Read More…
Birds Of A Feather Prey Together — Flashback Friday
In today's Flashback Friday, we explore the predation impacts of terns, murres, and cormorants on young native salmon and trout populations. Fish are food for a wide Read More…
You’re in Heron Territory – Flashback Friday
In today’s Flashback Friday, we explore above the water and into the skies, delving into the wonders of herons. While quietly kayaking down a calm stretch of river, Read More…
Flashback Friday: Fascinating Flickers
Today's Flashback Friday features a familiar feathered friend – the Northern Flicker. Learning how to identify common wildlife species can bring a greater appreciation for the diversity Read More…
Flashback Friday: Hawk Rescue
While FISHBIO has participated in a few animal rescues over the years, today's Flashback Friday is a look at our first raptor rescue. While conducting research in Read More…
Photo Friday: Whoo’s There?
Today's Photo Friday is of a barn owl our wildlife biologist spotted under a bridge during a bird survey. "Fish" may be in our name, but we Read More…
Flashback Friday: What’s all the commotion?
Today's Flashback Friday is a profile of the American Coot – learn about how these birds favor their more attractive offspring! Ever on the lookout for interesting Read More…
The Vibrant, Vivacious, Varied Thrush
With the look of a particularly flamboyant robin, the varied thrush (Izoreus naevius) is an eye-catching part-time resident in California forests. This colorful male, spotted by one Read More…