King Tides
Words are both fun and funny. We often use the term “king” to describe something big. Huge. Larger than life. And that’s what a King
Michael Cockrell
January 18, 2022
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The Business of Birding
Editor’s Note – Originally published in the Delta Protections Commission’s DELTA VOICE, Winter 2021 newsletter. Edited for Soundings Magazine and used with permission. As we
Natasha Nelson
February 5, 2021
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2020 Mosquito Fish Programs
The five Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta counties enter mosquito season when mosquitos begin to appear in numbers during the early spring months. The season continues on
Michael Cockrell
July 20, 2020
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Betty
STAY AT HOME orders came on March 19, 2020. In spite of that, on Ryer Island near Walnut Grove, CA, life didn’t change much. Primarily
Demi Stewart
June 29, 2020
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Mosquito Abatement in the Delta
Though the nation is facing a disastrous COVID-19 pandemic, other viruses continue to threaten Californians. April 19-25 is California Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week,
Michael Cockrell
April 25, 2020
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Down to the Sea
Ocean-going ships smack in the middle of prime agricultural land? No ocean in sight? With 234 ships calling on the Port of Stockton in 2019,
Rich Turner
February 4, 2020
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Illegal Delta Dumping
Mountains of Trash Near Isleton “I do this one-woman and low key. I’m hoping to get a few more people involved, you know, get the
Cyndy Green
January 31, 2020
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Pigeons – Dirty Birds or Wartime Heroes?
Pigeons – Dirty Birds or Wartime Heroes? There is a special bond between people and their pets, which we ofttimes think of as dogs, cats,
Michael Cockrell
January 28, 2020
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King Tides of 2020
Sun and moon align creating King Tides (perigean spring tides) It is that time of year when the sun and moon align creating King Tides
Cyndy Green
January 15, 2020
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Tule Fog in the Delta
The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over the harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. –Carl Sandburg It’s
Rich Turner
December 5, 2019
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