In this weeks video, we sailed up to Newport Beach and explored the Upper Newport Bay, also known as the back bay ran by the Newport Bay Concervancy. This area is an important Salt Marsh habitat for migratory birds, endangered species, and carbon sequestration. We explore different wetland habitats in the area, including saltwater marshes, freshwater marshes, and riparian streams. An explanation of theses different habitats and the native plants and animals are included.
Be sure to click the links below for Horticultural information, distribution maps, flowering periods, habitat types., companion plants, nesting behavior, bird calls and sounds, and more.
Target Plants:
Salt marsh bird's beak (Chloropyron maritimum)
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Pickleweed (Salicornia pacifica)
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Bigelow's pickleweed (Salicornia bigelovii)
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Calfornia wild blackberry (Rubus ursinus)
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Target Birds:
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
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Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)
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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
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Other Plant Species Mentioned:
Bulrush (Shoenoplectus spp.)
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Alkalai heath (Frankinia salina)
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Cattale (Typha spp.)
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Rushs (Juncus spp.)
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Other Bird Species Mentioned:
Great Egret (Ardea alba)
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Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)
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Canada geese (Branta canadensis)
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Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
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Other Important References:
Newport Bay Conservancy
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Tree of Life Nursery (www.californianativeplants.com)
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California Native Plants (CNPS - California Native Plant Society)
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