On Friday, October 25, I went to Cabrillo National Monument. I was hoping to see some migrating birds, but didn't. I did see a few Painted Lady Butterflies near the top of the hill near the lighthouse. Made my day!
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| Painted Lady Butterfly |
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| Cabrillo National Monument Lighthouse |
Today, I was able to join a Girl Scout troop touring the Famosa Slough lead by the Chairman of the Friends of Famosa Slough. I was enjoyable to see how much the girls enjoyed learning about the presence of fresh water just a few feet from the presence of salt water. Binoculars were provided to enhance their experience. The girls enjoyed zooming in on several species of ducks, a Snowy Egret, a Great Egret and three Black-crowned Night Herons. The night herons are nocturnal birds. I had posted photos of Juvenile Black-crowned Night Herons, but I've never seen an adult Black-crowned Night Heron out in the Slough. Below are pictures of the three we saw this afternoon. I consider the adults very elusive. Previously I've only spotted them in a tree, surrounded by the leaves.
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| Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron |
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| Adult Black-crowned Night Heron |
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| Adult Black-crowned Night Heron |
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