Bolsa Chica Essay

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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

General Description: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is located in Huntington beach near the intersection of Warner ave. and pacific coast highway. It is primary a sanctuary a for shorebirds migratory waterbirds. It is a salt water marshland which has been preserved from development when the reserve was founded. The reserve was established in 1990 by a coalition of community, business, government, and environmental leaders

Description of Plants and Animals: The wetlands contain multiple species of birds, marine life reptiles and Mammals. The Bolsa Chica Wetlands are an important migratory stop and nesting ground for avian bird species. The wetlands also serve as a a nursery for many shark and fish species to breed. The birds feed on Invertebrates that live in the wetlands, the invertebrates feed on algae protozoa and plankton. Other animals can be seen on the paths in between ponds like the Western fence lizard which can be seen doing pushups to defend territory, and gopher snakes. The most abundant plant that can bee seen around the ponds in the California bulrush. Other plants are the California sagebrush which has a strong rich smell, but isn't actually sage and belongs to the sunflower instead. Another common plant that covers the hills in the Toyon. The Toyon's green berrying turn red when they ripen and are eaten fruit eating birds like mockingbirds, waxwings, and robins.

Endangered Species or Habitat: The California Brown
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