by Beverly G. | Oct 12, 2021 | Discover Trail Life
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County Conservation Project Manager Cain Silvey spotted this bald eagle while working on a land conservation project in the Adelaide area, W of Lake Nacimiento. Shortly after this eagle flew out of the tree it...
by Beverly G. | Oct 8, 2021 | Discover Trail Life, Pismo Preserve
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County Pismo Preserve Ranger C.J. Silas spends a lot of time hiking the Pismo Preserve to keep 11 mi. of trails safe and enjoyable for visitors + healthy for nature preserve inhabitants. These are some of the things found...
by Beverly G. | Mar 12, 2021 | Discover Trail Life, Pismo Preserve
The Cal Poly Vertebrate Lab* processes wildlife specimens for research and outreach purposes. Most of the specimens we received are roadkill that have been collected and donated to the lab by Cal Poly students or community members. The specimen in the video is a...
by Beverly G. | Nov 3, 2020 | Discover Trail Life, Pismo Preserve
Pismo Preserve Ranger CJ found this scat on a trail at the Pismo Preserve. Notice that it is not at all hidden. Maybe this animal wanted to make a statement? What else do you notice? Tapered ends, twisted tubular shape, presence of hair and size. Any guesses?...
by Beverly G. | Oct 21, 2020 | Discover Trail Life, Vineyard Elementary School
Vineyard School Oak Ambassador alumnus Tristan discovered these ladybugs snuggling up for the winter ahead. Even though our winters are mild, ladybugs still know when it’s time to snuggle. As the supply of their favorite foods, like aphids, drops off in...
by Beverly G. | Sep 23, 2020 | Discover Trail Life
LATO docent ~ nature photographer Mike Klatt shared these observations and photos: “The last couple of evenings a bit after sunset, large numbers of red-winged blackbirds have been flying to roost for the night in the Italian cypresses in our backyard....
