If you’re not quick, you might miss this speedy little bird as it whizzes past defending its territory from an intruder. These birds are small,...
Archive for year: 2019
Bird of the Month- December is Northern Shoveler
Why such the long face? Because these birds are dabbling ducks and use their long bills to forge for yummy food in the mudflats. The...
Bird of the Month- November is the Sage Thrasher
Shy, secretive, and rarely seen, this bird species is a unique visitor to Bolsa Chica’s Mesa coastal sagescrub habitat and cactus stands. This is the...
Bird of the Month- October is the Red-tailed Hawk
One of the largest hawk species in North America with an iconic call that is oftentimes mistaken for an eagle call (blame movies and television). ...
Bird of the Month- September is the American Kestrel
The size of a Mourning Dove, these fierce firecrackers are not what you would expect from a top predator. Well, unless you are a lizard...
Bird of the Month- August is the Belted Kingfisher
Shy birds are often a photographer’s prized subject, and these birds fit that bill. You might think they are a type of woodpecker when you...
Bird of the Month- July is the Black-crowned Night-Heron
With striking large red eyes this bird would cause you quite the fright if you stumbled upon it in the middle of the night. They...
Bird of the Month- June is the Lesser Goldfinch
A small bird that is often dangling from the end of flower stalks, this species is often seen in flocks in open habitats and gardens. ...
Executive Director’s Report Spring 2019
As always, the Bolsa Chica Land Trust is busy! We began 2019 in the midst of a strong fundraising period. We are truly appreciative of...
Bird of the Month- May is the Tricolored Heron
A rare visitor to Bolsa Chica, let alone this high north on the Pacific Coastline. A small sized bird compared to its resident relatives, this...
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