Massive California Mixed-Use Development Held-up by Liberals Defending Coastal Gnatcatcher Bird

A tiny endangered bird is reshaping one of the largest housing developments in Moorpark history. 🐦

Before Comstock Homes can break ground on the 755-home Hitch Ranch project, they must first protect the habitat of the coastal California gnatcatcher, a federally threatened species. Learn how this small songbird is influencing major real estate plans—and what steps the developer is taking to comply with environmental laws.