A 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.
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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.
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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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