When is the right time to clean out vacated nesting boxes?
It's a good idea to remove nesting materials after chicks have fledged, ensuring nesting boxes are tidy for new birds and to prevent insect infestations.
A deadly fungus that has killed millions of bats may have arrived in Southern California
"The fungus invades the skin tissue of hibernating bats and causes them to wake too often or too early during winter, depleting their precious fat stores when there's scant food."