Creature Feature – Thread-waisted Sand Wasp
Patricia Simpson (she/her)Vegetation Technician, Great Basin Institute@Cabrillo National Monument Move over Barbie, there is another thin-waisted beauty in town and she is stunning! Meet the Thread-waisted Sand Wasp (genus Ammophila), a fairly common solitary wasp who hunts caterpillars! They are many species of Ammophila wasps in North America: over 60. Species, however, are very difficult to tell apart from one another, requiring microscopic studies or even … Continue reading Creature Feature – Thread-waisted Sand Wasp
September 2023 – Tides
It’s that time of the year again! Tidepool season starts at the end of the month. Continue reading September 2023 – Tides
Fall Series of Tracker-Naturalist Classes
Ever go out hiking in your favorite open space hoping to see wildlife but finish without seeing a single animal. Some mammals are secretive by nature or only active at night or early morning. If we do not actually see an animal in the field, how do we know it exists in a specific location, know where and why it moves, and understand its behaviors? Tracking provides … Continue reading Fall Series of Tracker-Naturalist Classes
Glowing Fireworms Anyone?
Fireworms are mating! If you are interested in watching small worms mating & glowing like green light sticks now is the season. VIP Mary has selected August and September for the more intense light show. These fireworms or glowworms, Odontosyllis phosphorea, swim up from the bottom to mate on the surface water for half an hour. When thousands of these worms glow, it makes for a wonderful … Continue reading Glowing Fireworms Anyone?
August 2023 – Tides
Have You Ever Wanted to Sail on the San Salvador?
Here is your opportunity to sail on the San Salvador as it goes on its 2023 Pacific Heritage Tour. Contact the San Diego Maritime Museum for more information. Continue reading Have You Ever Wanted to Sail on the San Salvador?
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