Dear Friend,

Happy World Wildlife Day (technically March 3rd)! Come stop by at our table at Wildlife Jewels World Wildlife Day celebration in Newport Beach TODAY March 1st from 3pm-6pm. We are also standing in solidarity with our public lands and conservation agencies and our hearts go out to all the park rangers and staff who lost their jobs. Read our statement below. Finally, thank you again for making our year-end fundraising campaign a roaring success!

Oh, and happy first day of Spring on March 20th (Spring Equinox)!

Until next time, see you on the trails.

Come celebrate World Wildlife Day with us TODAY in Newport Beach! Learn about our Miracles of the Marsh education program and the awesome work we do educate LA and OC 3rd graders. Now is the perfect time to become a docent and join our Miracles family. Talk with our Miracles of the Marsh Coordinator Paris to get involved.

From the organizers: Join Wildlife Jewels as we celebrate the United Nations World Wildlife Day in Newport Beach! Celebrate the magnificent world of wildlife, explore the power of community, and learn about the critical importance of protecting our precious wildlife. Join us for a fun and inspiring day dedicated to wildlife—experience stunning wildlife art & fashion, plant for pollinators, hear from passionate speakers, and connect with amazing organizations working to protect wildlife.

The Bolsa Chica Land Trust stands in solidarity with our public lands and conservation agencies, and our hearts go out to the dedicated staff with the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and US Fish and Wildlife Service who recently lost their jobs.

We know first-hand how important trained and knowledgeable staff are to preserving and restoring open space, and inspiring the next generations of environmental stewards.

We are deeply saddened by the loss this will bring to the nation's national parks and public lands and are greatly worried about the long-term effects this will have on our irreplaceable natural landscapes.

Late last year we asked our members and supporters to help us raise $30,000 to fund urgently needed infrastructure repairs within the wetlands of Bolsa Chica. We were humbled by the response, as the donations came in and we surpassed the $30,000 goal.

Your support means that these repairs are now underway, which will not only help keep the wetland habitats healthy but will also allow the California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff to focus on other incredibly important work. We are deeply grateful for your response to this urgent need.

There is always much to do at Bolsa Chica, and we are energized by our members who care and contribute to improve the health of the wetlands and mesa, the habitats that our beautiful wildlife calls home. Thank you!

March's Animal of the Month: Common Yellowthroat

As its name implies, this delightful little bird is one of the most widespread and successful warblers in the USA. The adult male has a characteristic black bandit mask and a bright yellow throat and underside, and an olive-brown back. Females have more subdued coloring. The

diet of the Common Yellowthroat consists of spiders, insects, and a few seeds. Visitors to Bolsa Chica’s south lot are often greeted by the Yellowthroat’s distinctive song: “wichity wichity wichity wich” coming

from the pickleweed. Habitats include bushes, grassy areas, and marshes. In May this species migrates north in family groups with the Bolsa Chica having some wintering groups going north to nest, some being year-round residents and others migrating in from the south to nest.

5”long; 6.75” wingspan; 0.35 ounces

photo: Brian Goebel

Reminders When You Visit Bolsa Chica

Here are some things to remember during your visit:

• Please stay on the trails. Not only could you disturb nesting birds, but snakes are often not far off the trails.
• Enjoy the flowers, but please do not pick them.
• Do not feed the animals.
• Do not litter. Please pack out your trash, including food scraps.
• No bikes or ebikes.
• No dogs.
• No drones.
• Enjoy being with nature!
• If you see any BCLT Stewards working along the trail, say hi! We are happy to answer any questions.

Support Bolsa Chica Today!

Questions? Email us at Info@BCLandTrust.org or call (714) 846-1001

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Photo Credits:

White-faced Ibis- John Hannan, American White Pelicans- Debbie Pavich, coyote-Brandon MacDonanld, stewards- Bequi Howarth, Miracles docent with kids outreach table- Jeff Rokos, volunteers on beach- Mike McMahan, Common Yellowthroat- Brian Goebel, landscape-Eileen Rizzacasa