A Bird's Eye View by Mike Stiles
In the Fall, and more specifically mid-September through mid-October, many birds—as well as many birders—can be found in our coastal migrant traps. These are areas of dense trees, often willows, but also pines and Eucalyptus, often associated with creeks or other bodies of water along the immediate coastline. These areas of thick trees harbor many insects for the warblers and vireos and others to refuel as they migrate down our coastline. Read More
Elfin Forest by Jean Wheeler
Saturday October 4: The volunteer work party known as the "Weed Warriors" will meet from 9 am to about noon. Anyone is welcome to join in and help pull obnoxious invading weeds and work on projects to reduce erosion. Wear comfortable shoes, long pants and sleeves, and park at the north end of 15th Street in Los Osos. Ron rewards his warriors with his delicious homemade cookies as the morning's labors conclude! Read More
Marine Sanctuaries by Carol Georgi & Karl Kempton
After two decades, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) invites coastal and Great Lakes communities to nominate their most treasured places for consideration as national marine sanctuaries. Residents of the California Central Coast have waited twenty years to be able to once again nominate their treasured nearshore coastal and offshore waters. Many individuals and groups have been hard at work over the last few years to reach this point to nominate a national marine sanctuary newly named, The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. Read More
Pacific Wildlife Care
A hawk's survival requires an exquisite ability to soar and maneuver in order to hunt. This is especially true of Red-shouldered Hawks, explains Claudia Duckworth, of Pacific Wildlife Care. They are "masters of maneuverability," often chasing prey (usually small birds) through dense forest. A hawk with seriously damaged tail feathers is not able to do this. 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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