Month: March 2022

Snowy plovers are again attempting to nest at Carpinteria State Beach just east of the mouth of Carpinteria Creek. State park biologists discovered the nest on Monday, March 21, 2022, when they placed an anti-predator exclosure over the nest and established a protective rope fence around the area. I learned about the nesting attempt when…

For our next group outing we’ll return to a favorite spot: the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park. Hope to see you there on on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 8 a.m. — John Callender Location: Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park Date/time: Saturday, March 19, 2022, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Details: Take Linden Avenue south toward the…

For this month’s Carpinteria Birdwatchers online meeting we’ll continue the theme of becoming a better birder by talking about making better identifications. We’ll talk about key techniques for identifying birds, how to document what you see and hear, and how to avoid common pitfalls that can lead to misidentifications. Join us at 6:30 p.m. on…