My friend Eddie over at Birdfreak has some super Birding Guides for Kids that you can download from him by clicking on the link above or you can go to my resources page and download them from there. Either way you get some great information on how to get kids interested in birding and how to guide them on a birding trip. Even if you download them here, you need to check out Birdfreak for a real treat.
Flame Skimmer Dragonfly photo by Brigitte Jordan
This was taken at our pond as this dragonfly just emerged out of its naiad (nymph) stage the day before.
The Nymph’s Final Moult Into An Adult
According to Wikipedia, these larger dragonflies can live underwater in the nymph stage for 5 years! Many of them later become bird food. Many more great critter photos at Camera Critters
As conservationists we want clean renewable power like wind power but we also want to protect our raptors and other wild birds.
Many conservation groups, including the Audubon Society, are helping to make wind farms safe for birds so that we can take advantage of the wind power without harming birds. As you can see from this video, raptors are one of the largest group of birds that are in danger. Wind farm design has come a long way recently and with constant vigilance we can make this work to the advantage of everyone.
We have gotten some support by the California Energy Commission who approved the California Guidelines for Reducing Impacts to Birds and Bats from Wind Energy Development
Sunrise in Oak Run photo by Larry Jordan
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