Forest Supervisor Nancy Rose announced: “The restrictions effectively minimized fire occurrence, which could have resulted in high losses. I would like to commend all our firefighters for maintaining their state of readiness and efficiency during initial attack efforts on all fires. The community has been exceptional in supporting the restrictions and closures. We would like to thank everyone for their patience.”
The public is reminded that campfire safety is still of concern year round, they need to follow fire safety precautions when recreating in the forest. If you have a campfire, please abide by the following rules:
May through October, TUESDAY MORNING GUIDED BIRD WALKS in the Sandia Mountains, sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service and Central New Mexico Birders meet at 8:00 a.m. (8:30 in May and October) at the |
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Save Our Boreal Birds | The Boreal Forest, a vitally important breeding ground that supports more than half of the North American populations, is steadily being carved up by unchecked development. |
It’s a Bird Thing | Judy’s essays on New Mexico birding. Makes me miss the place even more! |
Born Again Birdwatcher | John updates the schedule of BirdNote Podcasts |
Aimophila Adventures | EEW! Rick Wright goes “birding in the buff” (sans binos) |
Bird Watchers Digest | Bill’s Top Ten List of almost anything a birder needs to know |
Passionate Birder | On the Evolution of a Birder |
Fossil Fuel-free Bird Quest | One-year expedition of Canadian teenager Malkolm Boothroyd to compile a species list of North American birds ended June 21 |
Janine Images | My South Florida neighbor’s stunning wildlife photos |
Woodcreeper | The “Bird Radar Man” captures a chorus at dawn– download and enjoy! |
Urban Hawks | The urban raptors of Manhattan have had a “horrible” year |