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Things to do this weekend: Whales make a splash at this delightful Dana Point fest
Whales are big, but so is this huge, whale-loving hullabaloo; landlubbers can enjoy a parade, a dinghy dash, and a chowder showdown.
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We're eagle-ly awaiting babies in Big Bear: ‘Pip Watch' arrives for Jackie and Shadow
The hatching process may start at any time; parents Jackie and Shadow have co-incubated their three-egg clutch for over a month.
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Flutter by a beautiful ‘Butterfly Jungle Safari' at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Roam “a world of color” and learn about these enchanting insects at the Escondido animal park.
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An aquarium evening will take a tantalizing turn for the bioluminescent
Glowing sea beasties are among the stars of the Aquarium of the Pacific’s next “Night Dive.”
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An injured Channel Islands fox is healing in Santa Barbara before heading for a bright future
The San Nicolas Island animal was discovered with a hind leg fracture; after she recovers, she will become a species ambassador.
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The Great Backyard Bird Count is winging its way into our nature-loving worlds
Your observations are needed, citizen scientists; watch the skies (and trees and rooftops) and share your findings with researchers.
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Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, just broke an incredible ‘time-spent-on-the-nest' record
The celebrated bird stayed with her clutch of eggs during the recent snowstorm for “62 hours straight!!”
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Jackie and Shadow, the beloved Big Bear eagles, brave storm with parenting valor
Jackie and Shadow, the unwavering eagles of Big Bear Valley, showed off their parenting resilience during a historic Southern California storm that left mountain communities covered in fresh snow.
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A sparkly sign of spring: The return of ‘Glow in the Park' at The Living Desert
The evening experience is filled with colorful, large-scale animal lanterns.
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Watch Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle emerge from snow, lay third egg
Viewers of the lake-close nest cam received a surprise on the final evening of January.
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A baby Little Blue Penguin — a first for Birch Aquarium — will soon waddle onto public view
The little fluffster, born on New Year’s Day, will join the Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins colony in a few months.
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Talk about egg-citement: Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle just laid her third egg
Viewers of the lake-close nest cam received a surprise on the final evening of January.
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The Snow Leopard Festival is full of chilly fun and fascinating feline facts
Santa Barbara Zoo’s wintertime celebration spotlights the big cats, conservation efforts, and some snow-tastic activities for kids.
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The famous Big Bear eagles have been busy; now fans await the nest of the story
Are eggs on the way for the obsessed-over duo? The wait-and-watch game has begun.
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Join the Roundhouse Aquarium for a free and fascinating King Tides Watch
Scientists will collect visual data at the Manhattan Beach teaching center during the event; the public is invited to RSVP.
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Dive into a fascinating King Tides tide pool hike at the Ocean Institute
The special rocky rambles will ponder the Perigean Spring Tides and how they impact the pretty pools near the Dana Point destination.
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Soar by a vibrant migratory meet-up in Morro Bay
It’s a birder’s delight: All sorts of feathery visitors will enchant around the Central Coast hamlet.
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‘Gray Day' is here, as whale-watching season breaches along the California coast
It’s the fluke-iest and most festive time of year for lovers of sizable cetaceans.
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A quintet of cobalt cuties just waddled into the ‘Little Blue Penguins' habitat in La Jolla
Admire these beautiful blue birds at Birch Aquarium.
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Things to do this weekend: The 115th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
The blissful biggie is one of the brightest boat-taculars; it’s afloat for several nights, too.