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
Last Friday VIP Don Endicott presented a talk about the Peregrine Falcon. If you missed it or want to watch it again, here is the link. The Peregrine Falcon – Fastest Animal in the World! – by Don Endicott Thanks Don for an educational visit with the Peregrines. Continue reading The Peregrine Falcon – Webinar
VIP Romi captured a few photos while out at Cabrillo the other day. The first was during the soft opening. Nobody was around but she felt nature was watching and protecting her. We decided this is the unofficial protector of the Park’s face that’s watching over our beautiful coast line. Romi said it was a wonderful walk along the coastal trail, but with mixed feeling: … Continue reading VIPs Hanging Out Around Cabrillo
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