Tag: <span>Birds</span>

Bird Soundscapes: Why Don’t I Hear My Favorite Bird Anymore?

My day typically starts with a cup of coffee on my porch and birdsongs. The state of California, where I live, is known for its variety of bird species. Dark-eyed Juncos, California Towhees, Oak Titmice, and Cedar Waxwings fill the morning air with sweet symphonic sounds. While this experience has …

Feral Cats, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Cull

    “But why can’t he be an outdoor cat? Maine coons are meant to be out in nature,” my brother said, eyeing Elijah, our then-new cat who has since grown to a size double that of a normal house cat. “Because,” I said, incredulously, “just look at him! If …

Change is in the Air – The U.S.’s First Offshore Wind Farm

Here it is, folks. We are standing at the crossroads of a remarkable energy transition in the United States. Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are dropping in cost seemingly every day. The monumental agreement at COP21 in Paris last December and the falling price of oil and …