Bobcat by Cleve Nash

Bobcat by Cleve Nash

Snowy Egrets by Alan Schmierer

Goats and Dogs at Point Buchon
by Jeanie Greensfelder

Peregrine Falcon Image on Banner by Cleve Nash

A Bird's Eye View by Mike Stiles

It is every birder's dream to find the mega-rare bird, maybe a first for the county or the state, or better yet, one that is so rare it will attract birders from around the country. But, in order for the bird to be "officially" countable, that region's bird record committee must accept the sighting as valid.  Read More

California State Parks

Have you been wanting to get outdoors more and have a fabulous time? These "Adventures With Nature" events surely have something perfect for you. For instance, August 1, Thu., 9:00 am Walk Along the Edge Explore the bluffs and beach along Estero Bay as we examine the feeding relationships of the animals we'll see. Bring binoculars, wear sturdy beach shoes and layered clothing. Meet in the dirt parking lot one mile north of the end of the divided section of Highway 1, north of Cayucos. (M) 2 mi., 2.5 hr. Read More

Elfin Forest by Jean Wheeler

Take a journey through time with Jeff Grover, Cuesta College Geology instructor.  Jeff will focus on the geologic history of the Morro Bay area from the formation of the ancient Morros, or Seven Sisters, to the recent development of the dunes that form the Elfin Forest.  He may even give us a glimpse of what the Elfin Forest and Morro Bay will be like in the geologic future.  Of course, he will describe our local earthquake faults and talk a little about earthquakes in general. Jeff brings rock samples and draws diagrams of local geologic action.  Join us for a lively and informative walk and talk.  Read More

Marine Sanctuaries by Carol Georgi & Karl Kempton

The California State Lands Commission (CSLC) studied their 49 permitted low energy seismic surveys (LESS) during the last five years and determined the surveys may have caused both Levels A and B take of marine mammals. While typical surveys are expected to last one to four days, several surveys lasted from 20 to 54 days and used decibel levels up to 228 dB. CSLC needs to require a permit for each offshore geophysical survey rather that a three-year-blanket-permit that would not include information about the duration, location, or decibel level of each individual survey. Read More

Whale Watch Adventures by Rouvaishyana

July 26 – The ocean was relatively calm, with just a light surface chop.  We began seeing humpback whales within a half-hour of departure on the morning trip.  There were five or six present, so we had our choice.  At one point, we saw a blue whale ahead of us, but it turned and ran south in a more or less straight line.  This species is much faster than our boat, so it simply outran us, but at least we got a glimpse.  We were with the humpbacks for two-1/2 hours. Read More

 

Female Elephant Seals in
Dispute Over Space by Kevin Cole

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