It is hard to believe that 34 years ago, the California Condor was standing on the precipice of extinction. But on this day in 1987, the last wild California Condor was taken into captivity – a momentous decision that ultimately saved the species. Now there is a population of over 500 individuals, and more than 300 of those are flying free in their natural wild habitats. Numbers like these were unimaginable to the original Condor Research Team back in 1987. BBI’s founder, Pete Bloom, led the trapping effort for those last wild condors, and we are all grateful for his contribution to save the imperiled species. Written by Nicollet Overby.
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Updates on BBI's current projects and news that relates to BBI's goals and interests.
The Fog Lark
BBI Biologist Kerry Ross shares an inspiring story of his dedicated work with Marbled Murrelets in California.
Read MoreRodenticides & Raptors
Many people don’t realize that rodenticides can affect the entire food web, killing more than just rats. Learn how raptors such as hawks and owls are affected, and how research has shown that raptors provide a much cheaper and safer solution to rodent problems. Written by Nicollet Overby.
Read MoreGood News for Southern CA's Burrowing Owls
From LA to OC, burrowing owls are attempting a comeback in Southern California. Written by Nicollet Overby.
Read MoreThe malodorous side of raptor biology
BBI's Peter Bloom was recently featured in an article from the Wall Street Journal, examining the role of roadkill in biology and conservation efforts. There is a video as well, where Pete uses part of a musk deer to trap Turkey Vultures in an ongoing study effort to determine why their numbers have been "dwindling".
Read MorePeterson Ranch - Mitigation Bank
Peterson Ranch has established the Land Veritas Mitigation Banks which will provide habitat for a number of important species. We were relatively peripheral to the creation of this land bank but our endorsement of it as credible Swainson’s Hawk habitat contributed to its acceptance.
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