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Twice, if you’re not too tired…
Morro Bay is slowly coming back to normal after being inundated by “twitchers” and birders of every description. Everywhere you looked there were groups walking around loaded with all the paraphernalia that usually adorns the type. The Morro Bay Winter … Continue reading
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Ready or knot…
All of Morro Bay is in a tizzy. The Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival is upon us once again, bigger than ever. A number of events sold out within the first few hours of opening registration. Owling at night with … Continue reading
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Boobies and falcons…
There has been a lot of commotion along the California coast and Morro Bay is no exception. We had our own personal Blue-footed booby here for about 6 days on the south jetty of Morro Bay. In case you didn’t … Continue reading
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“Foggust” 19, 2013
“Foggust” is the month after July and the one before September. We have another week and a half and it would be nice to squeeze in a couple of days of sunshine out of this month. If not, we always have … Continue reading
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A first for me…
It’s hard to get used to a spring and summer without young ones around on the south side of Morro Rock. In all the years that I have observed them, this was a first for me. Inactivity at the rock … Continue reading
Summer Solstice…
Long days and short nights start to make a change at this time of year. It’s the summer solstice with a giant full moon. Here at Morro Rock the Native Americans of the Salinian Tribe are here to celebrate the … Continue reading
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A tale of two tails…
Today, Memorial Day, we have two airborne falcons and one still grounded in the eyrie. However, “Flyboy” has returned to the nest site at least twice today. Seems he’s a little ticked at late meals or, at least, food going … Continue reading
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Tagged chicks, Cleve Nash, education, falcon, feeding, Heather O'Connor, juvenile, Morro Bay, Morro Rock, peregrines, photography, visitor
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Off To the “Rock.”
Bob just headed down to the rock to see what the peregrines are up to on this foggy morning. ~Heather