A BIRDER'S JOURNAL
Kinglet Wars
by Lea Barnhart
After Christmas, in lowland California, bird behavior and plumage is focused on Spring mating endeavors. The second week of January I had a daily visit by a Ruby-crowned Kinglet. He tried mightily to drive an invading male from his proposed new territory in preparation for mating. The territory: our house; his competition: his own reflection in all first floor windows of our house. His method to drive out the invader was repeated flights ...read more.

Pets & Adoption
Special to Out & About
Every year at this time we do a special two page spread for the San Martin Animal Shelter. And every year they are able to find homes for these wonderful animals. But they are just one of the animal shelters in our area. If you are in need of someone to love, to be your good buddy and maybe even to protect your home and keep it rat free, call an animal shelter in your area and adopt one today. To help you get started, here are a few. ...read more.