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Cabrillo Field Notes

The Unique Octo-gem, the California Two-spot Octopus

This post is written by Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Apprentice Izzy Song, thirteen years old. In the Rocky Intertidal at Cabrillo, lies a mysterious creature hidden underneath the algae. It grasps upon the rocks, mimicking the fluidity of the ocean— the twists and turns of its arms swinging into the gaps between the rocks. It looks toward the sun, showing its two, blue spots on … Continue reading The Unique Octo-gem, the California Two-spot Octopus

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Grey, buff, and rufous-colored songbird holds large black insect in beak.
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Adaptability in Say’s Phoebes

This post is written by 16 year old Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Apprentice Vivian Kowieski Say’s Phoebes are just one of the hundreds of migratory birds that visit San Diego each year. These little birds demonstrate great adaptability that is increasingly necessary for species to survive in the modern world. Here’s a look into what makes them so resilient. Say’s Phoebes (Sayornis saya) are described … Continue reading Adaptability in Say’s Phoebes

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Cabrillo Field Notes -A Glimpse Into the Life of an Intern at Cabrillo National Monument

By Madison O’barr As an intern at Cabrillo National Monument, I have had a unique opportunity to experience many different parts of what life looks like while working for the National Park Service (NPS). When beginning the position, I was taken on as an interdisciplinary and communications intern. This entailed that I work with the Interpretation and Education Division to tell a story about the … Continue reading Cabrillo Field Notes -A Glimpse Into the Life of an Intern at Cabrillo National Monument

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Cabrillo Field Notes – Adaptation During a Global Pandemic

ad·ap·ta·tion (noun) – the action or process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.  How do you adapt to change, to stress, and to a global pandemic? Just like everyone else, we at Cabrillo National Monument have had to adapt quickly to these unprecedented times. One of the ways we’ve done so is how we communicate science to the public. … Continue reading Cabrillo Field Notes – Adaptation During a Global Pandemic

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Cabrillo Field Notes – Excuse Me, What Do You Keep in Your Gular Pouch?

Dixon Lanier Merritt wrote a great limerick regarding our fine feathered friend in 1910: “Oh, a wondrous bird is the pelican! His bill holds more than his belican. He can take in his beak Enough food for a week. But I’m darned if I know how the helican.” In this field note we discuss the Brown Pelican, the uses of its gular pouch, its diet, … Continue reading Cabrillo Field Notes – Excuse Me, What Do You Keep in Your Gular Pouch?

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Cabrillo Field Notes – What Do Greenhouse Volunteers Do at Cabrillo National Monument?

Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Apprentice Felix Asadi At Cabrillo National Monument, our volunteers do a lot of good for our park. You might see them assisting visitors, leading snake talks or Science Explorer’s Club booths in the breezeway, or giving tours of our park’s exhibits. Our greenhouse volunteers are a team that helps restore the plants at Cabrillo.  Read more… Continue reading Cabrillo Field Notes – What Do Greenhouse Volunteers Do at Cabrillo National Monument?

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