[…]to be well ‘entrained’ in the warm ocean current that flows out of the Gulf of Mexico and becomes the Gulf stream, moving up the East coast of the North America and eventually across the Atlantic to northern […]
[…]with a show and a party! And we invite everyone to come help us celebrate their devotion and love for our wild neighbors. Without our volunteers, our work wouldn’t be possible. Please come join us and also help us raise much needed funds to cover the cost of our rent! Music by The Neighbors, Medicine Baul and Rob DiPerna! Dance and Aerial Dance perfrmed by Leslie Castellano and Jessica Rubin! Poetry too (from your host and HWCC director, Monte Merrick (that’s me)) Join us Saturday, December 10, in Old Town […]
[…]– is the best readiness. BAX personnel keep up to date with latest developments in protocols and research in the field. Volunteers and interns receive training that prepares them for quick response in case of an emergency. Bird Ally X personnel have extensive experience in managing the various aspects of wildlife care in oil spills as well as other non-petroleum disasters. BAX response to Botulism outbreaks BAX contributes to a substantial response to the recurring outbreaks of avian botulism, in the Klamath basin of Northern California. Read more about this important work that saves thousand of birds each year. BAX/HWCC […]
[…]on the part of Wildlife Services agents, including irresponsible trapping in BAX’ own community on California’s North Coast. As of this post, the petition has gathered nearly 45,000 signatures in only 5 days, easily demonstrating that Wildlife Services practices are out of step with not only science, the laws that protect endangered species, migratory birds, and all animals from unnnecessary suffering at human hands, but also the core values of Americans from all walks of life, from hunters to vegans. Bird Ally X supports this petition. We ask you to do the same. Help demand that USDA brings accountability and […]
[…] As always, if you like our content and appreciate our work, please support us. Thank you for your love of the Wild, and your support of Bird Ally X,Monte Merrick DONATE This podcast was written and produced by Monte Merrick. The music used in this podcast is from Dreaming Dead Sea (Uria […]
[…]With a healthy appetite and will to thrive, the young adult was soon back in fighting form, ready for the demands of wild freedom. We took him back to fields above Clam Beach. Watch the video for an excellent view of one of the Wild’s children coming home. And if you can, please, help. It’s your support that makes our work possible. Donate […]
[…]miles and a reliable rig that is also safe is something we’ve wanted to add to our resources for years. And now we have one! Now if you see a plain tan Volvo on the road, you never know, we just might be transporting a wild neighbor, who knows, a Northern Alligator Lizard or a Bald Eagle! Or we might just be on our way to the North Coast Co-op, again, for more supplies for our ever increasing Spring and Summer caseload. So to Fredyne and Gerald, who so generously passed their ride into our service, thank you! And you […]
[…]and Brooke Brown, we cover many of the frustrations – next episode the meaning, the awe and the victories – coming soon, the second half, in S2E3… We hope you enjoy this discussion and remember! – our successful work keeping wild families together comes from your support! Thank […]
[…]you Sjaak’s in Petaluma/Blue Lake!) has teamed up with Bird Ally X to bring new flavors and an informative label to help us treat your sweet tooth while you support our work! With labels designed in house by BAX art director, Laura Corsiglia, and with new flavors that are “wildly delicious” it’s now tastier and more interesting than ever to support your local wildlife rehabilitators and advocates. Plus, our new chocolate is certified organic, fair trade and vegan! Look for our new chocolate bars in area stores or stop in to our clinic in Bayside and get one or five […]
[…]wild animals in urban or suburban areas. Most municipalities have ordinances that make it illegal for commercial grease traps to be uncovered, but accidents happen. It’s hard to imagine how bad it must feel to be covered in cooking oil hot enough to give you the equivalent of a bad sunburn. If this pigeon hadn’t been seen and rescued, the result would have been a slow, starving, painful, solitary death. Cooking grease can be very hard to remove, as anyone who’s ever washed a dirty frying pan knows. Most dish detergents effectively remove grease, but for cooking oils, ease of […]