A friendly guide to tree trimming, habitat loss, and the small steps that make a big difference for birds and wildlife Tree trimming and vegetation removal are a normal part of property maintenance — but the tree you're about to cut back might be home to a family of birds, a colony of pollinators, or a host of other wildlife. Trees and dense shrubs provide nesting sites, shelter, and food sources for dozens of species. When vegetation is removed abruptly, these animals lose their homes with...

Did you know that a dedicated group of volunteered is continuing to count migrating seabirds at Point Pinos? You can still drop by for this informal Seawatch. The Red-throated Loons continue to stream past the Point. One of five species of loons, the Red-throated Loon, Gavia stellata , may undoubtedly win the title of “Most Adaptive” among this group of clumsy-footed birds. Translation of the scientific name describes a starry ( stellata ) Sea Mew ( Gavia ), a reflection of the...

Susan Lambert's endearing photograph of a Black Oystercatcher and chick won our photo contest for the cover of "The Sanderling", our annual report. Recently Point Lobos Docent Yvonne Wright wrote an article for fellow docents in the Point Lobos Docent Newsletter. It seemed appropriate to folllow the photograph with an article. Excerpted and adapted below: Look at that bird hammering on the rocks with its bright orange-red bill. If you look closely, you’ll notice its eyes are yellow,...