Natural History of Coastal Monterey

Point Reyes National Seashore Association

Natural History of Coastal Monterey


Point Reyes National Seashore Association Point Reyes National Seashore Point Reyes Station, CA 94956	Friday, Apr. 12, 2013 - Sunday, Apr. 14, 2013 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Details

David Wimpfheimer, Instructor¿

The coastal portions of Monterey County are wonderfully scenic and diverse. Over 400 species of birds have been found here and the botanical diversity is also remarkably rich. On Friday, explore the justly famous Point Lobos State Reserve, peering into coves for breeding cormorants and watching oystercatchers feed in the tidal zone. Not far beyond the cypress bluffs and kelp forests, migrating grey whales can often be seen and sea lions are always present. You will continue exploring this dramatic coast to the south towards Big Sur, visiting a surprise canyon where a redwood and fern-lined stream flows out to a dramatic headland. The grasslands, oak woodland and riparian habitats of Carmel Valley will be the focus on Saturday, traveling from cottonwood-sycamore stands along the Carmel River, by oak woodlands to dramatic vistas. A special feature will be a visit to Hastings Preserve, a unique University of California reserve not open to the public, where you will learn about the natural history of lizards, gophers, Acorn Woodpeckers, magpies and many other birds that breed locally. Sunday will be the time to explore Elkhorn Slough by pontoon boat, offering an excellent platform from which to see and photograph the thousands of godwits, willets, dunlin and other shorebirds. The boat also provides a perfect opportunity for close viewing of sea otters and harbor seals. Grebes, loons, pelicans, ducks and many other water birds are almost constantly in view. In addition to the boat trip, you will walk a trail through lichen-draped oaks and salt marshes at the National Estuarine Preserve, affording even more birding opportunities. Includes access to Hastings Preserve and boat trip on the Elkhorn Slough. Logging accommodations are not included.

Not Available for Booking

This activity has already ended.

Point Reyes National Seashore Association Purchase/refund policy: Membership Refund Policy: Notification must be received within one week from transaction date (minus a $10 processing fee for each membership). Field Seminar Refund Policy: Notification must be received at least 14 days before the first day of the class if you cancel and wish to receive a refund (minus a $10 processing fee for each person registered) or a full credit toward another seminar (good for one year). No refunds, transfers or credits will be issued on cancellations made less than 14 days in advance. We regret that NO EXCEPTIONS to this cancellation policy can be made, even for medical reasons. In the rare event that Point Reyes Field Seminars cancels a program, we will issue a full refund or credit.

Acteva's Purchase/refund policy: Refunds and cancellations are provided only at the discretion of the organization hosting or sponsoring this event. Acteva issues credits only when directed to do so by the sponsoring organization. Contact refunds@acteva.com or the sponsoring organization for further details.

This event was published with the Internet's Leading Online Event Registration and Payment Solution - Acteva. Increase participation, reduce administrative costs and make more money on events of all kinds with Acteva.