Western Tanager, Vol. 87 No. 2, November-December 2020 October 30, 2020 Susan Castor INSIDE THIS ISSUE The Return of the White-crowned Sparrows Wasp Puzzle A Swarm of Bees Coronavirus and Nature Opportunities The Daily Commute of the Low-flying Geese of Westchester California COLUMNS BIRDS OF THE SEASON — October 2020 OUTDOOR EDUCATION — Mentors INTERPRETING NATURE — Birding Bikers and Biking Birders: An Intersection of Two Interests MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT — Statement Opposing Aerial Tram in Griffith Park, By Travis Longcore MESSAGE FROM MARGOT — Considering the State’s Plan for the Ballona Wetlands MESSAGE FROM MEMBERSHIP — 2020 End-of-Year Appeal