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Stay up to date with our most recently published articlesTribute to Andy LaCasse
In Memory of Beloved PWA Member Andy LaCasse (1942-2022) by Len Nelson, Research Chair Without the inspiration, insights and education I absorbed from Andy Lacasse, I would not be doing the research...
read moreMonitoring Herons & Egrets at Ellis Creek
Photo of Linda Sheppard & Len Nelson By Mary Kadri Among the several pleasures of volunteering with Petaluma Wetland Alliance, and then volunteering to help lead researcher Len Nelson, is...
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Riding with the Researcher
One of the first things Len Nelson, lead bird researcher, will tell you if you ask to go along on one of his birding trips, is “I hope you don’t have a time limit.” Take my word for it, clear your...
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Eggs in Barn Owl Box
Owl pair in box have laid at least 7 eggs in the owl box in ECWRF. Was able to catch glimpse in short video below.
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Bike and Drone Tour of North Petaluma River
I toured this area with Elizabeth Howland and Mayor Teresa Barrett two months ago and agreed to create a tour video which I was able to do with a friend with drone and tech skills. Click on frame...
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Video Lectures Sears Point Restoration Watch in Full Screen This incredible place, along with another 58,000 acres around the county, is protected because of Sonoma Land Trust members. Their support...
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Christmas Bird Count 4 Kids Jan 1
See flyer below for...
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Bird and Nature Walks Get out and enjoy our beautiful wetlands! Our Saturday Bird and Nature walks, led by PWA Docents, occur monthly from October to June from 9 am to 11 am. During the winter...
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ECWRF Owl Box with Camera
We cleaned out the large owl box on the dead eucalyptus tree and collected over 11 pounds of debris. Len and team will be pulling out all the pellets and analyzing the contents. John Shribbs is up...
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Shollenberger Trail Guide By Gerald Moore Updated by John Shribbs, 2021 1 – Birds 2 – Geology 3 – Adobe Creek 4 – Restoration 5 – Tidal Marsh 6 – History 7...
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