Dear Friend,

In 5 days, the Parks, Environment, Energy, and Water Bond Measure will be on the state ballot and, if passed, would create an opportunity for us to improve parts of Bolsa Chica long-term. So, please support Prop 4! In other news, the fall bird migration is happening. Read about which birds you are likely to see at Bolsa Chica in our blog post. Also, our 2025 calendar is available to order now. Get a head start on holiday shopping! Finally, we are starting our seasonal beach cleanups this month, so check out the details below.

Happy Thanksgiving! The office will be closed the Friday after.

Until next time, see you on the trails.

For Bolsa Chica, Prop 4 will create the opportunity for us to request funding to complete the restoration of nesting habitat for the next 25 generations of California Least Terns and Western Snowy Plovers.

Proposition 4, the Parks, Environment, Energy, and Water Bond Measure, will be on your ballot in this November’s election. Prop. 4 is critical to funding important projects for drinking water security and fire resiliency, for drought preparedness and sea-level rise resiliency, and for habitat protection and restoration projects in California. Prop. 4, if passed by the voters, will go a long way to protect the fragile habitats, endangered species, the natural landscapes that we love, and our communities we call home.

But what about Bolsa Chica? Read about how Prop 4 directly relates to Bolsa Chica restoration in our blog post linked at the button below.

Did you know that our 2025 calendar actually starts in December 2024? It sure does, so you don't have to wait until 2025 to enjoy our new calendar!

Created with photographs from 20 generous photographers, the calendar highlights some of the amazing wildlife that we all love. Our fabulous Calendar Committee goes the extra mile: creating educational captions for the larger photos and matching the photos on each page with the animals you may see that month at the Reserve.

Wings Over Bolsa brings the natural wonders of the Reserve into your home or office for you to enjoy. With your donation of $20, you will receive one calendar; a donation of $80 will get you five calendars – so you can share your support of Bolsa Chica and its beauty with your friends. Shipping costs are included. 

A huge “Thank You!” to each one of the photographers for sharing these amazing images with us!

Bolsa Chica is an important stop on the West coast's bird migration path called the Pacific Flyway. The fall migration is in full swing, and we've started to see more fall/winter birds popping up at Bolsa Chica. Learn more about which types of birds you are likely to see at Bolsa Chica in our fall bird migration blog post.

November's Bird of the Month: Willet

Will it fly? When it does, this mostly plain, gray sandpiper will show its identifying field mark: contrasting black and white stripes across its wings. And the Willet’s call is also an ID clue: “pill-will-willet.” Marshes and wetlands are favored habitats of Willets, and their diet consists of fish, insects, mollusks, and crustaceans. Willets are plentiful at Bolsa Chica late Summer to early Spring.

15” long; 26” wingspan; 8 oz

photo: Tiffany Lu

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:

cinnamon teal- Mike Khansa, Brant-Karen Nguyen, Willet- Tiffany Lu, stewards, sunset- Bequi Howarth, Miracles docent with kids, outreach table- Jeff Rokos, volunteers on beach- Mike McMahan