Writers share what they love about buffleheads, surf scoters and four other local avian species at risk from climate change in advance of the Berkeley Bird Festival on Oct. 16.
Birds
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3 big studies on East Bay’s creatures, plants and wildfire risk
A first-of-its-kind analysis looked at the health of East Bay wildlife, from bats to bobcats and salamanders to steelhead. Two major mapping projects will dive deep into vegetation and wildfire hazard.
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Lindsay, one of two falcons born in May, is found dead
It appears she was attacked by a red-shouldered hawk; there is a hawk nest near where Lindsay was found.
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Photos: UC Berkeley falcon fledglings take to the sky
A series of stunning photographs show the little falcons at the top of UC Berkeley’s Campanile learning to flap their wings and fly.
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A paper nest, a bird tattoo: Berkeley’s peregrine falcons inspire artists near and far
Artists’ fascination with the raptors atop the UC Berkeley Campanile has led to paintings, drawings, digital art and a tattoo.
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Fallen falcon honored as new UC Berkeley chicks are named
More than 5,000 people cast votes in the Cal Falcons naming contest. One of the two new falcon chicks was named in honor of Grinnell, the beloved bird who died March 31.
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Julia Morgan and Grinnell Jr? What should the 2 new falcon chicks be named?
You have until Friday morning to choose from among 12 potential names for the new peregrine falcon chicks atop the Campanile.
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Name Annie and Alden’s 2 falcon chicks
On Friday, experts measured and banded the two chicks that hatched in early May. A contest started for the public to suggest names for the siblings by 6 p.m. on Memorial Day.
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It’s 2 falcon chicks for UC Berkeley’s Annie and her new mate, Alden
The first chick was born on May 5, the second on May 6. A third egg wasn’t viable.
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With help of new falcon beau, Annie’s eggs are set to hatch soon
UC Berkeley’s peregrine falcon family is expanding, and Cal Falcons is holding its annual Hatch Day festivities on Friday.
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Annie’s new falcon mate has a new name
A record number of voters participated in a contest to name UC Berkeley’s new male peregrine falcon.
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Will new falcon be named Savio, Takaki or Ned? You decide
Vote by Sunday to give UC Berkeley’s New Guy a new name. The falcon has been courting Annie since Grinnell was found dead last month.