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Bird's Eye View by Mike Stiles
In
this part of the world, the Varied Thrush has most certainly irrupted.
This thrush breeds in damp, heavily forested areas of western Canada,
up through Alaska, and winters down the west coast to Ventura county.
In "normal" years, there are a few scattered sightings of this bird in
our county, usually found in the more heavily wooded inland canyons and
at higher elevations. Read More
Elfin
Forest by Jean Wheeler
December
6: The volunteer work party will meet from 9 am to about noon. Anyone
is welcome to join in and work on projects to restore vegetation and
reduce erosion. Wear comfortable shoes, long pants and sleeves, and
park at the north end of 15th Street in Los Osos, avoiding driveways
and mailboxes. Leader Ron Rasmussen rewards his warriors with his
delicious homemade cookies! Read More
Marine
Sanctuaries by Carol Georgi & Karl Kempton
The
intent of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS) is to
work with the harbors and fishers to preserve their historical
connections and economic productivity. Therefore, the CHNMS will not
add additional regulations to either harbors or commercial and
recreational fishing. The CHNMS proposal includes statements regarding
the important issues of maintaining harbors and dredging, and
commercial and recreational fishing. Read
More
Pacific
Wildlife Care
There
are about 40 species of tern and most spend their lives around water.
Here, on the central coast of California, there are eight species that
are seen regularly including Caspian, Royal, Elegant, and Forster's and
less frequently, Common, Black, Arctic and Least. The Arctic Tern which
is sometimes here in early fall, is known for its prodigious 25,000
mile migration from its wintering grounds in the Antarctic to its
breeding grounds in the Arctic. The smallest among them, the Least
Tern, an endangered species, is carefully monitored and protected while
nesting on our beaches. Read
More
Whale
Watch Adventures
Sub
Sea Tours and Kayaks offers the whole family an opportunity to observe
the unmatched beauty of Morro Bay in a unique new way…under
water! The 21-passenger Coast Guard approved
(semi-submersible vessel) SSV SEAVIEW boasts a viewing room located
beneath the surface of the water, with windows located on both sides of
the boat and a roomy bench perfect for relaxed viewing. With
Sub Sea Tours even young children can scope out marine life like
schools of fish, jellyfish and kelp, from inside the boat! You also get
a chance to see our local sea otter, harbor seal and sea lion
populations. With the calm conditions of Morro Bay, the Morro
Bay Sub Sea Tour provides adults and children alike with an educational
and fun experience that can't be beat! Read
More
Female Elephant Seals in
Dispute Over Space by Kevin Cole
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