First time I've seen a coyote with tracking collar
I have seen just one red-breasted merganser in the channel at Bolsa Chica recently. I thought the color of the red on the neck clicked unusual for this one today as it kept seemingly tipping its head up almost like it was drinking from the water. Then another person pointed out that its neck is bleeding. That does appear to be the case.
Honestly no idea what this could be… looks like egg cases of some sort? Tentatively tagged invertebrates as a placeholder
On Centromadia parryi australis, another endangered species (CNPS Rare Plant Ranking 1B.1). Bolsa Chica Conservancy.
Not really sure. A shame I couldn’t get a focused photo
This doesn’t feel “Buteo” to me. It was quite large.
So I’m going with juvie bald eagle, because a golden eagle feels even more preposterous.
Found during habitat restoration event. It was observed, photographed then released in a safe location.
Discovered during a habitat restoration event. It was observed then moved to a safe location away from where we were working. Unharmed.