Big Bear Lake, CA, December 24, 2013 - The Forest Service held the season's first eagle count on Saturday, and the 41 observers who participated in the one-hour census in the Big Bear/Baldwin Lake area reported seeing a collective six eagles (2 adults, 4 juveniles). Volunteers are needed for the three remaining bald eagle counts this winter, which are scheduled for the … [Read more...] about Six Eagles Observed During First Count
Pets & Wildlife
Scanning the Skies for Bald Eagles
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 12, 2013 - Every year, the Forest Service conducts simultaneous bald eagle counts are held at Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Silverwood, Lake Perris, and Lake Hemet--but they couldn't do it without volunteers. Volunteers are now being recruited for the 35th series of counts, , which will take place over the following Saturdays: December 21st, … [Read more...] about Scanning the Skies for Bald Eagles
Big Bear Shelter Will Offer Free Microchips For Pets
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 22, 2013 - The Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF) has donated $36,079 to the County’s Animal Care and Control Program, and local residents stand to benefit. The Big Bear Animal Shelter will use their share of the donation to provide thousands of animals with microchips at no cost to adoptive and reunited families. Implanted microchips identify an … [Read more...] about Big Bear Shelter Will Offer Free Microchips For Pets
Big Bear Shelter Offers Free Pets For Vets
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 8, 2013 - San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control will recognize U.S. veterans with free pet adoptions November 9 - 17, through the “Pets 2 Vets” program. There is a limit of 2 adoptions per qualified veteran. An extra bargain is being offered tomorrow: the “Animals Are First Fund” will pay for the vaccination, and the spay or neuter fees … [Read more...] about Big Bear Shelter Offers Free Pets For Vets
Watch Out For Wildlife!
San Bernardino National Forest, September 17, 2013 - Many mountain residents have heard of drivers accidentally hitting deer or bears on local highways, but here are some startling statistics: In 2010, there were over 1,800 wildlife-vehicle collisions statewide, causing approximately $1 billion in property damage (per the California Highway Patrol). Nationally, an estimated 1.5 … [Read more...] about Watch Out For Wildlife!