Nature

Fri. Jan 31st, 2025

Adverse Weather Hinders Annual Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count

January 7, 2025

By Jill Hedgecock | Photos by Jerry Britten The Mount Diablo Bird Alliance (MDBA; formerly the Mount Diablo Audubon Society) held its 69th Central Contra Costa County (CCCC) Christmas Bird…

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Wood Duck Population Rebounding with Help of Nest Boxes Program

December 9, 2024

By Jill Hedgecock In 1991, wood duck populations were in severe decline due to the lack of nesting habitat. To compensate for the lack of natural tree cavities, California Waterfowl…