Great weather for two hikes on Anacapa. Morning boat had 34 day hikers and
afternoon boat had 50 plus 9 campers.
Most gull chicks are about 8-12 weeks old, so the gull parents have calmed down
a lot. They have been unusually stressed this nesting season. Lots of deceased
chicks and adults. They have been very aggressive this year. As the second boat
arrival was entering the cove, people watched an adult gull attacking a
fledging in the water. It was gruesome.
Lots of fledgings and soon to be, with many trying out their flight feathers.
People from Europe, China, Japan, and all over the U S. Water temperature at AI
Cove is 62. People from both boats snorkeled a enjoyed the pristine water.
Everyone that went on my hikes were very interested in learning about Western
gulls. It was a fun day, with
bottlenose and common dolphins on the way back. And thousands of birds feeding
on bait fish.
Calm Seas,
Catherine French
Writer, mentor, naturalist
805.570.0432
We are given only so many days, make each one count.
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