Santa Barbara Zoo Welcomes Three Baby Humboldt Penguins
The chicks’ hatching marks the first penguin births at the zoo since 2018.
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Close Encounter with a Grey Whale at Santa Barbara Harbor
‘This guy was so cool,’ said Quincy Briscoe of meeting a big whale in a small boat.
Sick Brown Pelican Numbers Shoot Upward
“They’re coming in emaciated and dehydrated,” said Rachel Mattovich, SBWCN communications manager. “We still don’t know what the cause is.”
Invasion of the Mannikins
Introduced birds take a toll on native species — free Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History event on May 2.
Newtified
What’s newt? Our expert outdoorsman expounds on these Santa Barbara creek dwellers.
Snowbirds of the West
White pelicans have their season in Santa Barbara County.
Owl’s Well That Ends Well: Rescued Barn Owl Returned to Wilds of Goleta
The owl, which was rescued after becoming tangled atop a 50-foot palm, was released after receiving treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center.
Are Culture Wars for the Birds?
What’s in a name? The birding world ruffles feathers over a proposal to change eponymous bird names.
Kitten Season Is Coming!
Animal shelter expert offers advice for fostering and adopting a cat or kitten in Santa Barbara.
Up to Its Neck in Mud, Cow Survives a Memorable Ranch Rescue
Post-storm inspection yields an unexpected surprise near Dos Pueblos Ranch.