Snowy Egret
Yesterday at the tidepools we watched this beautiful Snowy Egret fishing. He was very good at catching fish. We saw him consume at least 6 fish.
They have a unique way of getting the fish to come out in the open. They almost look like they are dancing. When they scout a pool they move around quickly looking at the bottom. Once they see fish they begin shaking a leg while moving the foot along the bottom. This causes the fish to move away from the disturbance and into the sight of the Snowy Egret. Once in sight they generally seem to end up as dinner.
Dancing begins
Who is the pretty bird?
Down the hatch
It's Monday again! Remember that Every Monday Matters!
It's Monday again! Remember that Every Monday Matters! There are 52 Mondays to make a difference.
Please join OC wildlife & Beach Tour and help us make a difference today by picking up one or two pieces of trash to help keep our earth and oceans clean. Remember that cigarette butts and plastic bags become killers in our oceans. Recycle all that you can.
These are easy actions you that can take no matter where you may live. The more we recycle, the less waste builds up in the landfills! Always dispose of trash in the proper way!
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Trash in the oceans
I have just returned from a snorkeling vacation with a new first hand view of how our oceans are being trashed. The area was full of beautiful reefs.
After my first outing I made sure to take a trash bag with me so I could pick up the trash on the reefs. Plastic bags, plastic bottles, and lot's of food wrappers were the main items I found. I then began to walk along the beach and found there was even more trash there. I decided to spend an hour each day picking up trash along the beaches as well as the trash in the water.
It was a wake up call to see how much trash there is in our oceans.
We really need to come together in cleaning up, as well as preventing this situation. So take the time to pick up some garbage and dispose of it properly. Our ocean's need our help! We want to see sights like this. Not a bunch of trash killing the marine life.
Surfrider provides cigarette butt receptacles for beaches
We love what Carsbad has done in adding these cigarette butt receptacles along the beaches and fences along the beaches. They are about 18" high and about 4" around. for people to throw away their cigarette butts in. Thank you Surfrider Foundation for getting these out! The top 2 trash items are cigarette butts and plastic bags.
Every Monday Matters!
It's Monday again! Remember that Every Monday Matters! There are 52 Mondays to make a difference.
Please join OC wildlife & Beach Tour and help us make a difference today by picking up one or two pieces of trash to help keep our earth and oceans clean. Always pick up after your dog so the waste stays out of the ocean. Recycle all that you can.
These are easy actions you that can take no matter where you may live. The more we recycle, the less waste builds up in the landfills!
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Seeing a lot of Northern Pintails, Marbled Godwits and American Avocets
Nothern Pintail
American Avocets and Marbled Godwits
Jobs could be created if America hired customer service reps again
Large Sea Star as big as brochure
Saw a Gray Whale spouting off our Newport Coast
It's Monday again! Remember that Every Monday Matters! There are 52 Mondays to make a difference.
It's Monday again! Remember that Every Monday Matters! There are 52 Mondays to make a difference.
Please join OC wildlife & Beach Tour and help us make a difference today by picking up one or two pieces of trash to help keep our earth and oceans clean.
Now that the holidays are over it is a good time to recycle all the boxes and your Christmas tree. Also be sure to recycle bottles and cans from all the festivities. Taking them to recycle center will even make some money for you.
These are easy actions you that can take no matter where you may live. The more we recycle, the less waste builds up in the landfills!
For more information please visit: www.everymondaymatters.com
