The Estero Trail is dusted with shades of sepia and muted greens. With the grasses dying back in fall, this effect is intensified. Sepia’s warm, reddish-brown color is earthy and feels timeless in the landscape as if walking through a centuries old photograph.
Read MoreA total of 28 different species of butterflies consisting of 394 individuals were observed, including one monarch.
Read MoreMy 8th and final volunteer shift as a snowy plover docent on August 31, 2024 was a gorgeous day with friends. We were fully staffed with 6 docents — Jocelynn, Rick, Liz, Lisa C., Joan and myself.
Read MoreMy shift on August 18, 2024 was a short one — I only stayed until noon when I had to leave to attend another event. I was joined by Cheryl and we had a fairly quiet morning. We saw the usual majestic Northern Harrier diving over the pasture, not far from the trailhead.
Read MoreOn Sunday, August 4, I joined volunteer docents Allison and Midori at Abbotts Lagoon for another lovely day in the cool fog. We talked with more than 75 visitors, answering questions about the plovers, wildlife, and trail recommendations.
Read MoreOn Wednesday July 17, 2024, I joined a field trip led by Shannon Burke of Marin County Parks. I was paying close attention since I had agreed to co-lead this same hike for the Marin California Native Plant Society (CNPS) three days later.
Read MoreIt was a cool foggy day which is typical for Abbotts this time of year. The fog softens the distant landscape and is a welcome relief to visitors from the scorching inland areas of the Bay Area or beyond. Seashore fog is the best air-conditioning though I’m not sure how the snowy plovers feel about it. They might prefer a sunny day to bring out all the insects.
Read MoreContact the Marin Monarch Working Group if you would like to be trained as a monitor for the Fall and Winter Counts. marinmonarchwg@gmail.com
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