Marrowstone Point Coastal Meadow

The area around the brackish lagoon and adjacent to the research station is an amazing and rare habitat. The wildflowers that are blooming there now are unique and increasingly rare. Following the path from near the parking area near the station entry, look to the west to see an astounding field of checkered lilies. Near the dunes, the habitat evolves into a sandier environment, where American beach grass and big head sedge can be seen. A round trip past the rifle range on the other side of the lagoon is a third rich habitat. Watch for birds in the willows and, of course, around and in the lagoon. Go now while the lilies are in bloom!

Publicado el 05 de mayo de 2019 a las 05:59 PM por kurtsteinbach kurtsteinbach

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Thanks Kurt, I'll hike up there to have a look this week.

Anotado por lithocat hace casi 5 años

Here's a heads up to the members of this project.

On May 21, 2019 There is a bioblitz planned for Rat Island. Access will be via watercraft. Participants are welcome to meet at 10am at Fort Flagler SP lower campground boat launch ramp. Following a survey of the island, we can float the eel grass beds nearby.

I'll post a stand-alone invitation to join the bioblitz some days prior to the event, but wanted to give everyone a chance to fit this into their calendars if they are interested in joining us. So far we have six participants confirmed.

If you wish to join us, here's the project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/rat-island-bioblitz

Anotado por kurtsteinbach hace casi 5 años

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