Channel Islands National Park, Institute for Wildlife Studies, and Oikonos
Ecosystem Knowledge to understand the seasonal movements and foraging
habits of ravens at Santa Cruz Island. Using motion-activated cameras, we
have detected ravens impacting sensitive nesting seabirds, such as the ashy
storm petrel. In order to understand more about this impact, we will mark
up to 30 common ravens at Santa Cruz Island around the most affected
storm-petrel colonies.
On Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 18:41 Paul Petrich <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Some good thoughts about the challenge. It pops up as a sudden challenge
to them that does not fit the “Moderate” description they read about the
hikes. I shared with hikers it is temporary, in order to regenerate the
terrain.
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On Sep 15, 2021, at 2:20 PM, Bill and Marcia Wakelee <mbwakelee@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Thanks Paul, You are very right about the part of the trail to Cavern Pt.
It is very difficult for many hikers. I wonder if it could be modified with
a switchback to the right ? Bill Wakelee
On Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 1:10 PM Paul Petrich <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hello CINC Collegues,
FYI: The new off-limits reclamation areas along the Cavern Pt hike make
getting to the point strenuous for some hikers rather than moderate. The
section in concern comes after the trail half way up the climb from the
campground now veers to the left to join with the Potato Harbor trail. To
get to Cavern Pt now hikers must climb a very steep 100+ yards along the
ridge which is strenuous for many. The climb toward Potato Harbor is easier
for those that see the climb to the point is not doable for them .
When I made a solo stop for lunch overlooking Scorpion Anchorage, the
two huge Ravens that followed us stayed with me. They did not beg for food,
just shared their company with me even as they privately romanced! As you
see, one of them is clearly tagged. Who needs to be notified about the
observation of these tags? This one was clearly #14. My most comm on
question in the VC later that day was about tagged Ravens! I could explain
the Bald Eagle Orange and Blue tags but not these? Cheers, Paul
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