Natural History Wanderings

Today we went along part of the Richmond Bay Trail. We walked from Pt. Isabel to Shimada Park returning by walking through Marina Village to Meeker Slough to Pt. Isabel.

We had a total of 28 birds identified, which was more than I expected as it was a mid-day summer day and before high tide.  Highlights were seeing close-up views of a pair of Ruddy Ducks and a distant view of a Black Oyster Catcher. Most abundant were Willets and Red-winged Blackbirds. See bird list at: Pt. Isabel Regional Shoreline Bird List 7/13/14

There were many flowers in bloom including natives both those growing naturally and the result of restoration work as well as planted exotics. Flowers in bloom included California Poppy, Gumplant, Lizard Tail, Anise, Yarrow, Zauschneria, Matilija Poppy, Echium as well as many others.

Butterflies seen included Anise Swallowtail as well as Anise Swallowtail caterpillars, Cabbage Whites and one Monarch.

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