Tag Archives: San Elijo Lagoon

Seabirds of Christmas Island

Posted on July 12, 2015 by nhillgarthnaturalist

On a recent visit to Christmas Island, Kiribati I was lucky enough to spend a short time with the local wildlife official on a rat-free island in the lagoon reserved for seabirds. Christmas Island is an important breeding area for several … Continue reading →

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Bufflehead

Posted on December 15, 2013 by nhillgarthnaturalist

The bufflehead is one of my favorite waterfowl.  I saw a male this afternoon on San Elijo lagoon by the coast here north of San Diego. They nest in trees in Northern forests – usually the old nests of the … Continue reading →

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A Wet and Windy afternoon at San Elijo Lagoon

Posted on December 8, 2013 by nhillgarthnaturalist

Yesterday I went to San Elijo Lagoon between Cardiff and Solana Beach, California. There were heavy showers all day long and bouts of glorious sunshine and rainbows.  The rain made everything shine and there was new growth from recent rains … Continue reading →

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San Elijo Lagoon in the Evening

Posted on November 23, 2013 by nhillgarthnaturalist

I arrived at that golden hour when the landscape glows and the sun is about to set. Evening light on the Lagoon

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Early November in San Elijo Lagoon

Posted on November 3, 2013 by nhillgarthnaturalist

I arrived at noon just as the mist rolled in from the ocean Soon the sun broke through again lighting up the Dodder plants growing over vegetation. I noticed a shorebird below me on the edge of the water.  I got … Continue reading →

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Early Fall in San Elijo

Posted on October 16, 2013 by nhillgarthnaturalist

It is Fall in San Elijo Lagoon, and the Egrets are still hunting Colors are changing and the Marsh looks beautiful Lizards bask in the sun Lorquin’s Admiral butterflies are still to be seen lazily making their way over the vegetation … Continue reading →

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A Guided Walk Around San Elijo

Posted on July 16, 2013 by nhillgarthnaturalist

Last Saturday I went for a guided walk on the Rios Trail at San Elijo Lagoon. I wanted to learn more about some of the habitats surrounding the lagoon. The docent leading the walk was very knowledgeable and I learnt … Continue reading →

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Summer in San Elijo Lagoon: Raccoons

Posted on July 13, 2013 by nhillgarthnaturalist

Even in the heat and silence of mid-day there is a surprising amount of activity on the short loop trail by the Visitor Center at San Elijo Lagoon.  Some birds are busy collecting food for their young. Lizards are out … Continue reading →

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