A female deer with a jar stuck over its jaw was wandering through properties in the community of Clipper Gap north of Auburn on Tuesday morning, unable to eat or drink, said Sandy Purcell, a Clipper Gap resident.
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/environment/article214628130.html
“Lions are learning that humans typically pose no threat to them and therefore are adapting to become more comfortable around us. (However) they are still elusive animals that prefer not to be in contact with humans,” said California Fish and Wildlife environmental scientist Shelly Blair.
“Due to Prop. 17 CDFW has no way of managing lion populations other than through issuing a few depredation permits when lions kill livestock. Lions are specially protected in California,” she said. In 1972 action by the state made hunting mountain lions illegal, then the passing of Proposition 117 in 1992 deemed the cats a specially protected species.
https://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/mountain-lions-among-us/comment-page-1/
Sacramento is blessed with a remarkable asset in the form of the American River Parkway a 23-mile long reprieve to civilization and its discontents.
As the weather gets warmer and the days grow longer, residents of all ages and walks of life will be drawn to its serene charms.
We asked the folks at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center to help us compile a gallery of some of the amazing critters that call the parkway home. The list is not comprehensive, and actual animals seen may vary depending on location, but those who are willing to take the time and pay attention are almost guaranteed to see some of them, from the elusive otters and coyotes to the more forthcoming turkeys.
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/animals-to-see-on-the-american-river-parkway/103-548645166
A mighty river, flume-lined hiking trails, blue lakes, and miles of abandoned gold mines await weekend warriors.
http://www.7x7.com/exploring-californias-gold-country-2548020575.html
AUBURN, Calif. -- A coyote seen wandering with a plastic jar stuck over its head has been rescued and freed from the container.
Volunteers in California had been trying to trap the elusive animal for ten days, according to KTXL.
http://whnt.com/2018/02/06/coyote-rescued-after-wandering-around-with-jar-stuck-on-its-head/
A large coyote that apparently has had its head stuck in a large plastic jar for almost a week will not live if it doesn’t get help — so wildlife experts are calling on the public to try to spot the desperate beast roaming Coloma and beyond.
https://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/coyote-with-head-stuck-in-jar-needs-publics-help/
California’s Central Valley needs nature-based solutions to reduce flood risk, recover native species, and improve ecosystem resilience.
https://www.americanrivers.org/2018/01/visual-journey-restoring-californias-floodplains/
Salmon season closed Dec. 16. Anglers are now focusing on steelhead, which are being caught near Watt Avenue and Howe Avenue on roe, nightcrawlers and beads. Kastmasters also are working. There is a mix of wild and hatchery fish up to 3 pounds.
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/outdoors/hunting-fishing/fishing-line/article190443299.html
State wildlife officials say they have no plans to try to trap or kill the cougar that fed on Wong. A forensic pathologist determined it was a cougar by using measurements of the bite marks. Steve Torres, who oversees the state’s wildlife investigations lab in Rancho Cordova, said there’s no evidence to suggest a lion that scavenges on a human corpse becomes more likely to hunt humans. Scavenging is normal for cougars, especially if animals are young, sick or frail.
Quail not if you don’t know a goose from a grebe. The American River Natural History Association's new bird guide flies to the aid of people who love birds but can’t always name them. Launched in time for Christmas gift-buying -- and small enough for a stocking or pocket – “150 Frequently Seen Birds of California's Great Valley” identifies species common to our local wildernesses, suburbs or riversides.
http://www.carmichaeltimes.com/articles/2017/1206-This-Little-Book-is-Big-on-Birds/index.php?ID=4237
