[CINC] Anacapa Island 8/18/09

[deb4nb at aol.com]

Anacapa Is. via Island Adventure 8/18/09:



This time of year is unfortunately when?several?pelican and western gull fledglings get caught in human fishers' lines/hooks at the popular Arch Rock fishing spot.? It would be interesting to know the actual count of this occurrence each season. 



One western gull youngster got a chance at life when Park Rangers Andrea, Dave S., and Ian removed?a large silver double-hooked lure attached?to its beak.? This happened after Channel Islands Live Dive, so visitors got to witness the successful rescue.



A joyful ending to the?boat trip: 6 enthusiastic kiddos "cornered" me?sharing their stories as we explored info from the kit.? I gave JR hopefuls Erin and Shane?volunteer "jobs" of joining me around the galley?educating passengers on?the difference between baleen and toothed whales.? (Of course there was the rule of hanging on at all times.)?



Common dolphins were seen on both crossings along with many sooty shearwaters, sea lions, gulls, and pelicans.



After this week, there are only?2?more weeks of CHIL Dive!??If you haven't seen the program yet, you still have a chance to catch?it in the CINP VC auditorium?@ 2:00pm?Tue., Wed., Thu. until Labor Day.



Debra







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