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"Raptors, Rats, and Riparian Areas" Talk

Wednesday November 19, 7 p.m., Dimond Branch Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland

Lisa Owens Viani, co-founder and director of Raptors Are The Solution (RATS), will talk about raptors and the threats they face, particularly from rat poison, and also discuss less toxic ways of controlling rodents. She will describe a nine-year study of Cooper’s hawks in Berkeley and their connection to riparian habitat, as well as how the study led to the formation of RATS. Flyer at http://www.documents.sausalcreek.org/FOSC_Member_Meeting_Flyer_141119.pdf.

This presentation takes place at the bimonthly Friends of Sausal Creek (FOSC) meeting. All are welcome!
For more info: www.sausalcreek.org, (510) 501-3672, coordinator@sausalcreek.org

White-tailed kite photo by Dave Harper.

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