Note that sweepstakes migration as a phenomenon is more dependent upon driftwood, not kelp. For example, the spectacular storm of 1969 brought thousands of reptiles & animals down to Doheny State Beach and created a log Jam that extended about a quarter of a mile out from the mouth of the river. My friends and I found everything you can think of, including scorpions, snakes, beatles, centipedes and some rodents who were still alive. All of them were living miles away from kelp that washed on shore. They all were swept away from way up in the Cleveland National Forest. Note that entire trees came down into the ocean. Half of the branches were sticking straight up, while the other half were underwater.
Very well researched and informative to folks such as myself that may never go there but can still visit through videos such as this one. Great job and thanks for sharing.
There actually is a sub species of Southern Pacific rattlesnake that lives on the island. It has a single rattle segment and does not rattle. It's also behaves in a unique manner in that it climbs trees and small bushes.
What a wonderful video. According to their website at the end of the video, it was released 2016. I have gone to Catalina several times for work. They mentioned stuff i hadn't heard about before, but also some stuff that I wish they would of talked about, like the voles, the USC Wrigley Institute. A hunter i met out there told me that supposedly there was Black Buck Antelope as well too. Supposedly coyotes are there too.
I never managed to set foot on any Channel Island while I was growing up in Southern California in the 70s, to my disappointment. Closest I got to Catalina was on a whale-watching expedition when I was a Girl Scout. The island was beautiful and even from a few miles away it made up for the fact that we saw no whales that day.
One thing for sure If they like this island they should head up around the upper peninsula of Michigan and right were Lake Huron meets Lake Michigan is Mackinac Island which has few large mammals but there’s a lot of small wildlife on the island like Rabbits, Fox, Raccoon, Otter, Mink, Grey and Red squirrels, Chipmunks, Snowshoe hare,Muskrats, Bats and weasels are all common on the island however during the winter the islands large animals arrive on the island and these large animals are White Tailed deer, Coyote Bobcat and the beaver but you can also see tons of birds like Hawks and Eagles which are abundant in April and May but there’s also snowy owls, Great Grey owls, Yellow warblers, American Redstart, indigo bunting, Sea gulls, herons, Geese, Loons, chickadees, Blue Jay, Cardinal, Woodpeckers and the reason that their is all these birds is because the island lies on a major Migration route but besides the nature mackinaw island is also known for its history including being the second designated national park and the island is sort of known for being in a movie called somewhere in time and for transportation on mackinaw island is by foot, bicycle and horse drawn carriages.
How can a snake make it to an island? It takes 2 to breed. A pregnant snake floated on a piece of wood? Did the island connect to the mainland years ago? Did people bring them? How?
Noah docked there on a trip round the world 😂. Seriously, Chumash Indians brought some, and huge storms washed down trees from then mainland with many stranded hitch hikers on them washed ashore, plus Wriggly family members seeded it in the 1800s
They pay people to keep buffalo from breeding? They could sell a hunting license and earn the state money or ship the animals to the mainland to help repopulate
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I work on Catalina and am naturalist trained and this is a truly great video. No extra hype, just great information.
I’ve lived in Santa Barbara my entire life looking at the islands just across the water and never been. After 40 years, I need to go.
Dude, grab Your GoPro,snorkel & fins, hiking boots and Go😊
Note that sweepstakes migration as a phenomenon is more dependent upon driftwood, not kelp. For example, the spectacular storm of 1969 brought thousands of reptiles & animals down to Doheny State Beach and created a log Jam that extended about a quarter of a mile out from the mouth of the river.
My friends and I found everything you can think of, including scorpions, snakes, beatles, centipedes and some rodents who were still alive. All of them were living miles away from kelp that washed on shore. They all were swept away from way up in the Cleveland National Forest.
Note that entire trees came down into the ocean. Half of the branches were sticking straight up, while the other half were underwater.
Happy to see a quality video!! 👍👍
Very well researched and informative to folks such as myself that may never go there but can still visit through videos such as this one. Great job and thanks for sharing.
It is very beautiful to see how conservationists are working to improve and sustain flora and fauna.😊
There actually is a sub species of Southern Pacific rattlesnake that lives on the island. It has a single rattle segment and does not rattle. It's also behaves in a unique manner in that it climbs trees and small bushes.
and its grey white, no need for a rattle as no tweaker hillbillies harrasing them 😊
What a wonderful video. According to their website at the end of the video, it was released 2016. I have gone to Catalina several times for work. They mentioned stuff i hadn't heard about before, but also some stuff that I wish they would of talked about, like the voles, the USC Wrigley Institute. A hunter i met out there told me that supposedly there was Black Buck Antelope as well too. Supposedly coyotes are there too.
You can hunt trophy buck deer in a limited drawing hosted by the conservancy rangers to keep the herd down
that little lizard was so friendly and cooperative
Awesome presentation!
I never managed to set foot on any Channel Island while I was growing up in Southern California in the 70s, to my disappointment. Closest I got to Catalina was on a whale-watching expedition when I was a Girl Scout. The island was beautiful and even from a few miles away it made up for the fact that we saw no whales that day.
I am still learning. Thanks 😊
You guys so kind dude’s.
Excellent video and excellent knowledge...I enjoy watching your utubes...
Thank you..
wondering if Catalina ironwood slips or seeds can be purchased . Great way to support this work .
One thing for sure If they like this island they should head up around the upper peninsula of Michigan and right were Lake Huron meets Lake Michigan is Mackinac Island which has few large mammals but there’s a lot of small wildlife on the island like Rabbits, Fox, Raccoon, Otter, Mink, Grey and Red squirrels, Chipmunks, Snowshoe hare,Muskrats, Bats and weasels are all common on the island however during the winter the islands large animals arrive on the island and these large animals are White Tailed deer, Coyote Bobcat and the beaver but you can also see tons of birds like Hawks and Eagles which are abundant in April and May but there’s also snowy owls, Great Grey owls, Yellow warblers, American Redstart, indigo bunting, Sea gulls, herons, Geese, Loons, chickadees, Blue Jay, Cardinal, Woodpeckers and the reason that their is all these birds is because the island lies on a major Migration route but besides the nature mackinaw island is also known for its history including being the second designated national park and the island is sort of known for being in a movie called somewhere in time and for transportation on mackinaw island is by foot, bicycle and horse drawn carriages.
Been there!
Make a croc doc
We honeymooned there this year xoxo
How can a snake make it to an island? It takes 2 to breed. A pregnant snake floated on a piece of wood? Did the island connect to the mainland years ago? Did people bring them? How?
Noah docked there on a trip round the world 😂. Seriously, Chumash Indians brought some, and huge storms washed down trees from then mainland with many stranded hitch hikers on them washed ashore, plus Wriggly family members seeded it in the 1800s
Islands protection against the evil heart of humans
ya, not enough tweakers shooting everything & gangbangers tagging everything 😊
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Very dangerous snake 🐍
I WANNA BUILD A HOUSE IN CATALINA! DARN ENVIRONMENTALIST. 😢
Earth isn't 10 thousand years old
My English language is not very good yet okay folks xx.
The entire town of Avalon burned down in 1815
Was looking for real wildlife the thumbnail is a lie .
They pay people to keep buffalo from breeding? They could sell a hunting license and earn the state money or ship the animals to the mainland to help repopulate