by Beverly G. | Nov 14, 2020 | Discoveries, News and Views
Thanks to volunteer Bill K. for sharing these photos from his Arroyo Grande critter camera. A fawn asking, “Where’s mom?” A deer checking out the camera up close A finch showing off for the...
by Beverly G. | Nov 3, 2020 | Discover Trail Life, Pismo Preserve
Pismo Preserve Ranger CJ found this scat on a trail at the Pismo Preserve. Notice that it is not at all hidden. Maybe this animal wanted to make a statement? What else do you notice? Tapered ends, twisted tubular shape, presence of hair and size. Any guesses?...
by Beverly G. | Oct 21, 2020 | Discover Trail Life, Vineyard Elementary School
Vineyard School Oak Ambassador alumnus Tristan discovered these ladybugs snuggling up for the winter ahead. Even though our winters are mild, ladybugs still know when it’s time to snuggle. As the supply of their favorite foods, like aphids, drops off in...
by Beverly G. | Sep 23, 2020 | Discover Trail Life
LATO docent ~ nature photographer Mike Klatt shared these observations and photos: “The last couple of evenings a bit after sunset, large numbers of red-winged blackbirds have been flying to roost for the night in the Italian cypresses in our backyard....
by Beverly G. | Sep 4, 2020 | Discover Trail Life, Santa Margarita Ranch LATO Trail
September 4, 2020Young Santa Margarita Elementary School nature photographer Emily and her Oak Ambassador sister were on hand this morning with their mom Jen to help Morro Coast Audubon Society volunteers Freddy and Cheryl install eight new songbird nest boxes along...
