The Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society led a morning bird walk at Malibu Lagoon led by local bird experts helping citizen scientists identify as many species as possible. The SMBAS gave us history about the ongoing changes to Malibu Lagoon and how the region has changed in their experiences. Volunteers got a chance to use binoculars and were able to see over a dozen local waterfowl species within the first hour!
After a new wave of inspiration, 10 volunteers helped collect over 30 samples within two hours. Sites included the lagoon banks, along the shores of nesting birds, and revegetation plots along the path. Volunteers were able to see how field managers monitor the rise of the lagoon after rainfall using a creatively marked bridge design.
Another huge thanks to the SMBAS for helping us understand the ecosystem and deciding on best sites to sample! Check out their website for their upcoming scheduled events.
