Tag: common murre
Devil’s Slide Trail
Pacifica, Ca – Once a troublesome segment of highway, Devil’s Slide Trail was converted into a recreational trail in 2014. Visit the area to see awesome seabirds and raptors, and to learn more about the Common Murre Restoration Project that’s active in the area.
Common Murre
Cover photo: © Mick Thompson, 2016, some rights reserved.
Did you know that common murre eggs each have a distinct speckled pattern? This is thought to help parents recognize them in the midst of crowded breeding colonies. Learn this and more in our post about this fascinating seabird!
Social Attraction: The Story of California’s Common Murres
Cover photo: © 2012, Tim Lenz, some rights reserved.
The story of the decline of a California seabird, and its recovery using decoy birds, speakers, and mirrors.
Point Reyes National Seashore
Inverness, Ca – Ever hear of a place where you can see migrating gray whales and a common murre colony, all while climbing down a dramatic 308-step staircase to a lighthouse? Here we have the Point Reyes Lighthouse in a nutshell.
