VIP Bob spread his wings and captured these photos at the park the other day. Now for those of you who can’t identify all the birds you see (present company included), Bob has provided the species of the photos he took. I’m hoping I got them associated with the correct photo. Looks like these birds are trying to practice Social Distancing, but we don’t see … Continue reading Bird Watching – Cabrillo Style
While cleaning up some files from the Park website, we came across this old fact sheet from 2008. Enjoy a blast from the past. Here is a glimpse at the staffing levels back then. Continue reading CNM 2008 – A Look Back
When VIP Mary was roving near the tidepool area in late June, she came across this attractive bug that she did not recognize. You may know about this insect but she had never seen it before. It is called a red velvet ant (Dasymutilla occidentalis) and it is actually a wasp. It has a powerful sting and has been nicknamed “Cow Killer.” It doesn’t kill but does … Continue reading Velvet Ants – Cow Killers
We have heard recently about the Great Horned Owls at Cabrillo. Well VIP Bob was able to capture these photos at the park. You might have to look hard to find it in this first photo. Bob calls this the “Where’s Waldo” photo. The location where Bob found the owl is the hillside/ravine behind the generator shed on the Bayside Trail. The owl is a … Continue reading Great Horned Owl
Hi everyone,Here is a recent segment regarding the Naturalization Ceremonies Cabrillo is hosting. As a reminder, these are happening every Tuesday and Wednesday in June from 9 am to 1 pm. Drive Thru Naturalization Ceremonies at Cabrillo National Monument Continue reading Naturalization Ceremonies at Cabrillo
VIP Beth found this in her archives as she was doing some COVID19 house cleaning. You may have been losing sleep wondering what the correct wording is for tidepools. Or is it tide-pools? Well we can say we have the final answer after marine biologist, Bonnie Becker did the equivalent of phoning a friend. She consulted the hosts of “A Way With Words”. So we … Continue reading Tidepool or Tide-pool – Final Answer
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