Fall migration brings changes in what birds are visiting. In October, on a walk around a lake in Sun Lakes, we might see local birds like a snowy egret, a green heron, and a few mallards. But come November, there are large numbers of American wigeons returned from a 4,400-mile flight from Northern Canada. Then…
Gwen Grace The California Condors, currently on the endangered species list, are affected by the grave threat from H5N1, avian influenza, which could lead to their extinction. There are only about 561 in total population at all sites. Although magnificent and not pretty, these birds are important to the environment. Recently, the Desert Rivers Audubon…