Change on our MMPC Web Site
Note: As far as MMPC is aware, the sale of More Mesa to a Saudi developer in late 2012 seems to have marked an end to the attempts of the Hawk team to develop More Mesa. Therefore all material related to this potential development has been removed from the MMPC web site.
Young raptors (Cooper’s Hawk, White-tailed Kite) seen on More Mesa, July 1, 2012
Stories of More Mesa Over the past year or so, we have been collecting stories from folks who regularly use More Mesa. These stories describe what More Mesa means to those who cherish it. This month we share one of our most favorite ones with you. (If you, too, have a story you would like…
WHOOOOO? … IT’S OWLS Many members of this treasure’s family live on More Mesa. However, they may be more difficult to see, although easier to hear … especially if you are willing to venture out onto More Mesa at night. The last Christmas Bird Count recorded a phenomenal six separate species of owls on More…
Birds In addition to our permanent bird population, some fall migrants are stopping over on More Mesa, and many of our winter residents have already arrived. In the past two weeks, the following birds have been observed on More Mesa: Northern Harrier Sharp-shinned Hawk Cooper’s Hawk Loggerhead Shrike American Kestrel Savannah Sparrow Song Sparrow White-crowned…
People The More Mesa Preservation Coalition is pleased to announce that Dan Gira has rejoined the Board of Directors of the MMPC. And, in addition to being a Board member, Dan has agreed to assume the post of Vice-President as well. Welcome back Dan! Birds Although we do not have our regular winter raptor visitors…
Native Habitats on More Mesa Among the many ecological treasures of More Mesa are its plants and plant assemblages, also known as habitats. Six habitats, Oak Woodland, Riparian, Chaparral, Grasslands, Wetlands, and Coastal Sage Scrub, are listed in the Biological Resources Report released a year ago. While we have provided a link to native plants on…
Spring came so late this year that it might as well have been a really long winter. But it is warm at last, and More Mesa has presented us with three different mysteries! Mystery #1: What was actually found in our vernal pool In our last issue we talked about the More Mesa Vernal Pool…