Charismatic cactus wrens are once again thriving in a nature preserve near Laguna Beach, their whirring, rattling calls ending years of silence for the species. The wrens were transplanted, complet… ...

Generally speaking if your nopal cactus is producing fruits but the birds are not devouring them when they are ripe, you will probably not like them either. However, if the birds love to devour ...

'Birds are especially adept at living in prickly surroundings. 'Although some birds merely use a cactus as a convenient perch, others rely on these succulent plants for food and nesting sites and ...

Far from shy, the Cactus Wren carries a chip on his shoulder and is not one to mess with. They will destroy bird nests and eggs, including those of other Cactus Wrens.

Opinion Little bird feeds, perches and nests among ominous cactus spines Ernie Cowan’s Outdoors column Ernie Cowan / For The San Diego Union-Tribune 1 of 3 ...

Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses they live in, their rusty-colored stripes, and their small size. They’re as fierce as they are small: These 2.5-ounce raptors prey on ...

Behold the Cactus Wren! Amazing Photos of the Desert-Dwelling Birds News By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published 21 February 2017 Page 2 Page 1 Page 2 ...

Cacti are among the world’s most threatened species, even more so than mammals and birds, according to the first ever global assessment. Native to arid parts of the Americas, Cacti have also ...

SAVING THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY OWL Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses they live in, their rusty-colored stripes, and their small size. They’re as fierce as they are ...