Cabrillo Field Notes

 

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Cabrillo National Monument protects a unique and diverse landscape thriving with life. Follow our science teams into the field and discover the stories of our park’s natural resources and beyond.

Adaptability in Say’s Phoebes

November 23, 2023 Posted by: Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Apprentice Vivian Kowieski (16 years old)

Say’s Phoebes are just one of the hundreds of migratory birds that visit San Diego each year. These little birds demonstrate great adaptability that is increasingly necessary for species to survive in the modern world. Here’s a look into what makes them so resilient.

Birds, Migration, Adaptation, CabrilloNationalMonument, NationalParkService, Conservation

 

Gentle and Strong – The Pacific Gray Whale

February 28, 2019 Posted by: Samantha Wynns

December through March is a wonderful time of year to visit Cabrillo National Monument – the air is crisp, the plants are green, the flowers are blooming, the tides are low… and the Pacific Gray Whales are migrating! Read on to learn more about these incredible marine mammals and their arduous journey.

PacificGray Whale, Migration, amphipod, upwelling, NaturallySpeaking, BajaCalifornia, BeringSea