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Goatsucker! Elings Park Poorwills Provide Plenty of Excitement Right Here in Santa Barbara 

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

In praise of birding your local patch.

Protecting Our Beaches, Our Oceans, Our Resources

Animals By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

A celebration of the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area’s first anniversary.

A Glowing Wonderland of Flora and Fauna at the Santa Barbara Zoo

Indy Parenting By Tyler Hayden

ZooLights returns bigger and brighter than ever.

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Western Burrowing Owl Rescued After Being Stranded at Sea 

Animals By Callie Fausey

A Mugging in the Santa Barbara Channel

Animals By Chuck Graham

‘Huge’ Great White Shark Spotted Eating Elephant Seal in Santa Barbara Channel

Environment By Callie Fausey

Birds of Two Feathers Flock Together

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

‘Condor Express’ Evokes Cetacean Elation in Santa Barbara Channel

Animals By Callie Fausey

Have a Treat! Dog Grooming Comes to The Dirty Dog

Animals By Tia Trinh

A Pooch-tacular Weekend at the Santa Barbara Kennel Club Dog Show

Animals By Stephanie Gerson

Avian Adventures in the Deep Blue Sea

Birding By Story and Photos by Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Santa Barbara Zoo’s New Conservation Hub Encourages Visitors to Be Citizen Scientists

Animals By Callie Fausey