Sandy DeSimone

Articles by Sandy DeSimone

Talking about Southern California fires
Audublog

Talking about Southern California fires

— As fired rage throughout Southern California, Sandy DeSimone gives a little perspective.
Keeping watch for fires in South Orange County
Audublog

Keeping watch for fires in South Orange County

— Audubon Starr Ranch is partnering with others to ensure that searing heat in Southern California doesn't lead to disaster.
Audubon Starr Ranch wraps up its 19th bird banding season
Audublog

Audubon Starr Ranch wraps up its 19th bird banding season

— The program lets us know how the birds are doing across this important Southern California habitat.
Volunteers help restore buildings at Audubon Starr Ranch
Audublog

Volunteers help restore buildings at Audubon Starr Ranch

— Great group from Google Irvine braves tough So Cal heat to bring back sanctuary's historic bunkhouse.
So Cal trees threatened by borer beetles and the diseases they carry
Audublog

So Cal trees threatened by borer beetles and the diseases they carry

— Audubon Starr Ranch is working with other conservation leaders to reduce the threat.
Drought, then flood at the Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Audublog

Drought, then flood at the Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary

— Drought hit habitat in Southern California hard, then came the heavy rains.