by Beverly G. | Jun 12, 2020 | Discover Trail Life
What does this Cooper’s Hawk see? Click on the name to find out more about this skillful flier. It is easily confused with the Sharp-shinned Hawk, another small hawk found in woodlands, suburban areas and even backyards. Photo by Michael...
by Beverly G. | Jun 5, 2020 | Discover Trail Life
Nature photographer Michael Klatt shared these beautiful photos of an Atascadero doe and her fawns. Micheal shared, Even after living here for nearly 40 years, we never get tired of watching the deer. Recently a mother and her twins have been spending a lot of...
by Beverly G. | May 12, 2020 | Discover Trail Life
April 30, 2020 Ocean View School Oak Ambassador Natalie T. was surprised to discover this nest with eggs hidden behind a light fixture at her house on April 30, 2020. Morro Coast Audubon Society friends helped us identify this as a house finch nest. The house finch is...
by Beverly G. | May 8, 2020 | Discover Trail Life
Vineyard School Oak Ambassador alumnus Tristan and his mom (and Learning Among the Oaks volunteer docent) Nancy discovered this fresh new mayfly adult, ready to leave the shed skin of aquatic nymph behind. When it’s time for the adult to emerge, the nymph leaves...
by Beverly G. | Apr 9, 2020 | Discover Trail Life
LATO friend Nicole (Sharp) Thompson shared these amazing photos of an American Badger, Taxidea taxus, at work in Santa Margarita. Powerful muscles and long, sharp claws make the American Badger an excellent digger and a fierce predator. Ground squirrels and gophers...
by Beverly G. | Apr 3, 2020 | Discover Trail Life
Look for the splash of yellow among the spring oak leaves! Docent Mike Klatt spotted this yellow-rumped warbler in the oak canopy. The tiny dangling male flowers (catkins) on this oak tell us it’s...
