How many people have sat back and watched as their yards are swarmed by birds? Hummingbirds, bluejays, sparrows, doves, pigeons, and seagulls are common in the region. And let’s not forget turkeys, ...
Feces are a valuable tool in the world of animal identification. It might sound gross, but it’s one of the best ways to determine an animal’s behavior. An animal’s poop, known as scat, tells you where ...
A California quail walks among kale seedlings. A UC Davis study found that bird poop from small birds are unlikely to pose a food safety risk for growers. (Rose Albert, UC Davis) It doesn’t require a ...