National Public Lands Day (NPLD) was this past Saturday, September 28th! For those who don’t know, my internship here at Yaquina Head was delayed, so instead of planning events for World Migratory Bird Day, I had the opportunity to organize National Public Lands Day events...
It's the beginning of September, which, for bird enthusiasts—specifically seabird enthusiasts—means the birds have left their nests (or lack thereof, if you're a Common Murre) on the rocky cliffs. With the cliffs now nearly empty, it also means fewer ranger programs for me. So, what...
3 Generations-or at least cohorts-of EFTA Besides finishing my first ranger program, the past month here at Yaquina has been busy and exciting. I had a site check-in with my Environment for the Americas (EFTA) mentor, Stephanie Loredo; helped install mobility mats on our Quarry Cove...
Water Rat or Sea Raven? Meet One of Our Coastal Seabirds: The Cormorant Brandt's Cormorant Brandt's Cormorant and Common Murre As promised from last months post, prepare to fall in love (or at least somewhat appreciate) the Brandt's Cormorant. If you didn't read last months post or the...
I've officially been out here in Newport, Oregon for about one month. So far, it has been epic.I've learned so much about the wildlife, including the tidepool animals, seals, whales, and most importantly: seabirds. Brandt’s Cormorants have slowly become my favorite bird by far. I...
Hello everyone! My name is Hannah Motta, and I am this year's Environment for the Americas Education & Outreach Intern for the Bureau of Land Management stationed at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. In addition to doing education and outreach at the park, I will...