Nature and Animals

During May about 3 to 4 inches of rainfall is anticipated…and definitely hoped for. If you’re on the irrigation system, the water level in the aquifer will have dropped to its lowest and salts become an even bigger problem in May. They also accumulate in the soil. We count on the rains to not only […]

OLEANDER CATERPILLAR Have you seen wasp-like insects on your oleanders? They are dark metallic blue, with a couple of white polka-dots dotting the wings and abdomen, with the tip of the abdomen bright red. They are called polka-dot wasp moths, and sometimes Uncle Sam moths because they are red, white and blue. They look like […]

Beginning April 1, all cats get in free. However, dogs must demonstrate at least one of the following skills before entering the park: • Sit and stay while a squirrel passes by you • Drop a tennis ball on command (no negotiations) • Politely ignore treats even when offered (Just kidding-no obedience test required. Happy […]

One of the biggest complaints of anglers, during fishing trips during the cold-water season, is fish are not on the bite. To try and solve this age-old problem, I set about making radical changes to my rigging set up. Usually, I use a standard float leader hook combo during the winter months, when the harbor […]

It is prohibited to remove and reduce to possession or maliciously damage or destroy endangered plants on Federal lands. For private lands, it is illegal to collect, damage, or destroy endangered plants in violation of a state law including state criminal trespass law. According to WorldAtlas.com, there are 15 plants in the U.S. that are considered […]

On January 24, we received a call for help! An Osprey was on the ground inside Prosperity Point, flailing near the East Pool and then in the road. Further attempts to fly moved it onto the grass. Good Samaritans jumped in to alert the traffic to slow down and avoid striking the bird. A wing […]

By now you should have seen some new growth on shrubs and trees. Patience is the byword with palms. Many will only put out 3 – 6 new fronds a year. If planning on doing some pruning – please…only remove fronds that have at least one third of their surface damaged or dead. Palms need […]

Get ready for paws-itively adorable fun! The Barking Lot is excited to bring back our fan-favorite Pictures with the Easter Bunny event on March 28, 1 -2:30 p.m. at the dog park – and it’s sure to be a hopping good time! Bring your pups, kids, friends, and your best smiles! We’ll have beer, wine, […]

This is a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. It is a very small bird at only 4.5” long. Its long tail catches your eye with its white outer feathers and near constant motion. It also sports a white eye-ring. Gnatcatchers first get my attention by their “pshuit” sound. It’s about the same as if you were trying to […]