Fauna

Night creatures: They are out there


A motion-activated camera at the Audubon California Starr Ranch Sanctuary in Orange County caught a glimpse of a large uncollared mountain lion walking by the other night. "We're waiting to hear from the researchers if this is a male with a kink in his tail who's been leaving tracks and scat near the HQ buildings," the sanctuary posted on Facebook.

barn-owls-oc-fb.jpgThe Starr Ranch also has a live webcam monitoring a nest of young barn owls, just getting out to explore the world for the first time. Best viewing is at night, of course.

Via Pete Thomas Outdoors


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