6 November 2024

Trip Report: Farallon Islands and Point Reyes, July 2024

Report from a three day trip in California, with a pelagic to the Farallon Islands and a visit to Point Reyes and surrounding areas. We saw a total of 24 mammal species, with highlights including Northern Right Whale Dolphins, North American River Otter, and a surprise Cougar!

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Trip Report: Farallon Islands and Point Reyes, July 2024

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EllenLinton
Hi I’m a 19-year-old mammalwatcher currently living in Nevada but originally from South Africa. I love all mammals but I’m particularly keen on bats, cats, and cetaceans. My biggest goal is to see at least 1000 mammals. I also hope to save more birders from themselves by showing them the light: mammalwatching!
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5 Comments

  • 6 November 2024
    Sebastian Kennerknecht

    Great trip report Ellen. Alvaro is a fantastic pelagic guide, glad you went with him. Also fantastic about your time in Point Reyes! The elephant seal presence, and how far you have to walk is fully dependent on the time of year. If you come back again in winter, they will be at the parking lot! Just a note in general for anyone reading this, spotlighting is NOT allowed in Point Reyes. Long-tailed weasel can be tricky there, and there are better spots nearby, but they can be seen there. Amazing that you saw a mountain lion!

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    • 7 November 2024
      EllenLinton

      Hi Sebastian! Yes we had a truly fabulous trip. Glad to know that about the elephant seals it would be awesome to see them right in the parking lot. And oh my god, I had no idea that spotlighting wasn’t allowed!

  • 8 November 2024
    Jon Hall

    Boom! What a trip!

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