Month: February 2025

A bright red crab is partially submerged in shallow water, surrounded by various types of seaweed and marine plants. The crab's claws and legs are clearly visible, and its body is a vivid red color, contrasting with the sandy and rocky seabed. The water is clear, allowing a good view of the crab and its surroundings.
What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – February 2025

(Bat Star – NPS Photo/P. Geisler) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this busy month — thank you to everyone who contributed. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our YouTube page. Enjoy the virtual visit through the tidepools. Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – February 2025

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A gray-and-white bird-of-prey with black speckles on its belly and a large, hooked yellow-and-gray bicolored beak tucks into a dive as it flies through the air. Text banners above and below the image advertise the event.
CNMF, Continuing Education

Naturally Speaking Series – The Peregrine Falcon – Fastest Animal in the World!

Please join volunteer naturalist Don Endicott to learn about Peregrine Falcons, the fastest animal on Earth! Don will talk about the Peregrine’s highly specialized physical features and aerial skills, adaptations required for successfully capturing prey while reaching speeds over 200 miles an hour. Their natural history, courtship behaviors, and remarkable comeback from near extinction in the mid-1960s will also be discussed. Featured throughout the talk … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Series – The Peregrine Falcon – Fastest Animal in the World!

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