Estivation shows how Southern California wildlife and native plants survive summer heat through clever dormancy strategies that help ecosystems rest, adapt and thrive 🐸☀️ #Estivation #OCWildlands
Bats reach their peak activity in summer across the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks, providing vital nighttime pest control and signaling a healthy ecosystem as they soar through warm evenings 🦇🌙 #IrvineRanchConservancy #OCWildlife
Raptor nesting season has returned to the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks, and IRC’s annual monitoring efforts are protecting these vital birds of prey while supporting a healthy, thriving ecosystem 🦅🌄 #IrvineRanchConservancy #RaptorMonitoring
Discover why the coastal California gnatcatcher, a threatened species of Southern California’s coastal sage scrub, remains a vital symbol of ongoing habitat conservation efforts. #CaliforniaWildlife #Conservation 🐦🌊
Discover the vibrant butterfly species that help sustain Orange County’s ecosystems and bring color to our natural landscapes 🦋🌿 #OrangeCountyNature #ButterflyConservation
IRC continues to boost Western Spadefoot Toad conservation through new funding, habitat restoration and promising pond activity across the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. #ConservationInAction #IrvineRanch 🌧️🐸
Love in the Wild explores Orange County’s most fascinating animal pairings and the surprising ways they bond in nature ❤️🦉 #OCWildlife #ValentinesInNature
