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Dan Cooper: Studying the Birds of the L.A. River

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An authority on California bird identification and ecology, Dan Cooper is an ornithologist that often conducts biological and physical surveys around California and the Los Angeles River. Bird populations are often a key indicator of the ecological health of an environment--in the past few years, Cooper has spotted species near the river that haven't been seen for over a century, hinting that revitalization of the area is on the right track.

Dan Cooper - Ecologist - Bird Species

Bird Species
On the habitat and diversity of the river’s bird population.

Dan Cooper - Wetlands

Wetlands
How the LA river is regaining the native bird habitats.

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