Pollinators by Day! Pollinators by Night!

Irrefutable proof of 32nd Street Canyon's exceptionalism was made clear October 23 at San Diego Natural History Museum.

As part of the NAT's Healthy Canyon Initiative, biologists are surveying biota in 18 canyons, of diverse locations and sizes. In 32nd Street Canyon, bat specialist Drew Stokes's team recorded 9 bat species, more than any other canyon surveyed. Ornithologist Phil Unitt compared the presence and absence of eight chaparral-requiring bird species in five canyons to observations within those same canyons in the 1980s. Of the five canyons surveyed, the 32nd Street Canyon was the only canyon where the net change was positive. One species was still present (Wrentit) in comparison the 1980s and four new species were observed (California Thrasher, Bewick's Wren, California Gnatcatcher, and Spotted Towhee). 

With exceptionalism comes responsibility.

The Friends of 32nd Street Canyon are fierce defenders of conservation conditions that assure conditions conducive to wildlife.  Human visitors are welcome, but they stick to the trails. Pet owners must keep their dogs on leashes and pack out the poop. 

Check back for news of our "Swapping Fire Fuel for Habitat" pilot.

In the meantime, bats and birds have priority.

Healthy Canyons - Bird Summary