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The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) and PRBO Conservation Science – previously known as the Point Reyes Bird Observatory – recently launched the Bird Species of Special Concern Web site to allow the public to quickly access current information on at-risk birds and learn about the projected effects of climate change on these species.
Registered users are encouraged to share their scientific information on these species, nominate new birds for consideration and upload pertinent materials.
“In times of rapid environmental change, keeping track of bird species at risk is more important than ever,” said DFG Staff Environmental Scientist Lyann Comrack. “By allowing public access and input, this website will broaden our knowledge base and help us better serve the conservation needs of California's at-risk birds.”
The Web site is a result of a major collaborative project between DFG, PRBO and the Western Field Ornithologists.
In 2008 this group completed a comprehensive report entitled California Bird Species of Special
Concern: A Ranked Assessment of Species, Subspecies, and Distinct Populations of Birds of Immediate Conservation Concern in California.
The book provides a detailed analysis of the status of California’s at-risk birds using the latest data to describe current populations, ranges and threats with recommendations to reverse negative trends.
The Web site provides detailed information on 63 at-risk bird species, a list of which is available for download.
Other important features found on the Web site include access to other bird data sets and a map-based
tool allowing users to view species presence by month, boundaries and other criteria.
To access the Bird Species of Special Concern Web site, visit http://data.prbo.org/apps/bssc/.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Speedway will host the KXBX October Classic this Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16.
The speedway is located at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.
Gates open at 4 p.m. and racing starts at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday; on Sunday, gates open at 11:30 a.m., with racing at 1 p.m.
A fireworks show will follow the racing action on Saturday, when the Coors Light Modifieds, Rental Solution Mini Stocks, Bandoleros, Street Stocks, Midgets, V-Midgets, Clover Hydro Jammers and Demo Derby will take to the track.
The show continues on Sunday afternoon with the Coors Light Modifieds, Rental Solution Mini Stocks, Street Stocks, Clover Hydro Jammers and Lake County Off Road Extreme Asphalt Outlaws.
Come out for all the exciting racing action of over this action-packed weekend.
All the track champions are going to be on hand at the races to see if they can take this prestige race in addition to their season champion ship.
For all current event information www.lakeportspeedway.com or call the speedway office at 707-279-9577.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Land Trust is continuing its monthly Rodman Explorers children’s nature education program at the Rodman Preserve at 6350 Westlake Road between Lakeport and Upper Lake.
The program starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the preserve’s nature center.
With binoculars, buckets and scoops the “Slough Crew,” will look for signs of fall – and the light rain we have received recently could make the soil damp enough to capture animal tracks, notes leader of the program, nature education specialist Elaine Mansell.
Rodman Explorers will also be looking for changes in wildlife behavior and the presence of acorns and noticing plants and trees becoming dormant in preparation for winter hibernation.
Sludge, plants, algae, insects and Bryozoans will be observed and discussion of participants will help them gain an understanding of how living things in nature survive in winter, Mansell explained.
Reservations for the program are encouraged and this can be achieved by calling Elaine Mansell at 707-263-1637.
The program is free and is encouraged for children ages 7 through 12. Parents are welcome to stay if they like, or enjoy a walk at the preserve.
For directions to the Rodman Preserve, go to www.lakecountylandtrust.org and look on the home page. Please note the Rodman Preserve is on Westlake Drive, and is not the county’s Rodman Slough Park near the bridge.
The Lake County Land Trust is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of valuable natural habitats in Lake County. It owns and operates two preserves here, the Rodman Preserve and the Rabbit Hill Park in Middletown.
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The three and a half mile hike, interspersed with poetry, a discussion of ravens and crows and a round-robin reading of “The Tell-Tale Heart,” will begin in the parking lot with the reading and discussion of Poe's “The Raven.”
Enjoy the fall colors, learn about the local flora and fauna and celebrate The Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, designed to restore reading to the center of American culture.
This free event is being hosted by Friends of Boggs Mountain.
Wear sturdy shoes and allow 3-plus hours. Lite refreshments will be available mid-hike.
The entrance to Boggs Forest is on Hwy. 175, just 1.3 miles north of the Cobb Village.
Turn at the large green State Forest sign and the parking lot is just a short distance down Forestry Road.
If you have questions, please call Boone at 707-928-5819.