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.

Park after Dark: Moonwalk

October 19, 2017 Posted by: Nicole Ornelas

Earlier this month, park guests had the unique opportunity to enjoy the Harvest moon as it rose over Cabrillo. Take a look at what they learned at the Park after dark.

Park After Dark, Natural Resources, CNMF, Along The Transect Line, San Diego Astronomy Association

 

Park After Dark: Great Mysteries Uncovered

July 28, 2017 Posted by: Nicole Ornelas

When the sun goes down a whole new suite of animals emerges. Check out some of our recent nighttime visitors and how we know they are here

Park After Dark, Science, Education, Natural Resources, Camera Trap, Great Horned Owl, Osprey, Peregrine Falcons

 

Park After Dark

July 28, 2017 Posted by: Nicole Ornelas

At Cabrillo National Monument, we have tons of wildlife spanning across the coastal sagescrub. Birds, insects, and lizards are seen on a daily basis as you journey the designated trails. However, some of our animals are nocturnal or can be a bit shy to the limelight. So how do we precisely know what animals live and visit within the boundary of the park once the sun goes down?

Science, Education, Natural Resources, Camera Trap, Park After Dark