Bird Brains
The society for neuroscience summer 2009 brain briefing describes research into how birds acquire songs, which sheds light on language learning in humans. Both songbirds and humans learn to vocalize through observation and sensory feedback, unlike many other species.Bat Houses for Sale
Inspired by Andrew Emlen's spring program on bats, the Lower Columbia College Biological Society is selling a limited number of single-chamber bat houses as a fundraiser. These houses have been assembled by students using outdoor-grade plywood and furring strips following the specifications provided by Bat Conservation International (BCI) for the Pacific Northwest climate (i.e., they have been painted black and do not have a ventilation gap; see photos below). Each house measures approximately 27.5" H X 24" W X 1.75" D (70 cm H X 61 cm W X 4 cm D), with the roost chamber being .75" (18 mm) deep.
Lake Sacajawea Invasive Weed Cleanup on the South Island
Willapa Hills Audubon and the LCC Biological Society conducted a scotch broom and holly removal on Lake Sacajawea at 10:00 AM Friday, June 19th. We met near the Elk’s Memorial Building on Kessler Blvd across from the south island at 10:00 and ferryed participants across to the island. We worked for 2 to 3 hours. This was the last work party at Lake Sacajawea until fall.
THANK YOU to all who attended.
If you are interested in joining future parties, please call (360-575-9238) or
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John Green, to be added to the list of volunteers.
WHAS works to remove invasive plants from Lake Sacajawea Islands
WHAS has been working with the City of Longview Parks Department and the Lower Columbia College Biological Society to remove invasive plants from Lake Sacajawea habitat islands that are only accessible by boat. Our most recent workday, as mentioned here in The Daily News, succeeded in removing almost all of the scotch broom from the north island, with a single plant left in place because it contained a red-wing black bird nest.
Read more: WHAS works to remove invasive plants from Lake Sacajawea Islands
Lake Sacajawea Interpretive Signs Update
Mount St. Helens panel to recommend High Lakes land swap
On May 14, 2009 The Daily News published this article with information from the Mount St. Helens task force regarding their final recommendations about the future of Mount St. Helens and the High Lakes.
Be Careful! Don't mess with some birds
The University of Florida discovered some interesting bird habits. Mockingbirds may look pretty much alike to people, but they can tell us apart and are quick to react to folks they don't like. Check out the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) article or this msnbc website for more information.
WDFW Wildlife Watch Camera
Did you know that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has set up Wildlife Watch Cameras which offer a great selection of wildlife viewing?
At the time of providing this information to you they had live and recorded images of Bats, Bluebirds, Eagles, Herons, Martins, Ospreys, Owls, Salmon and Seals.
Check out these images and more wildlife information: Go to the WDFW WildWatchCams website.
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