Welcome to Species Spotlight! 🔎🦅 The Bald Eagle is both our national symbol and a sacred figure in many Native traditions. Around Tahoe, they are most often seen near lakes and rivers where fish are plentiful, especially in areas like Emerald Bay. Despite being top predators, Bald Eagles are known for stealing food. They often harass Ospreys and other birds, snatching their catch midair. This bold “pirate” behavior even led Benjamin Franklin to question whether they were the right choice for a

Welcome to Species Spotlight, marine edition! 🔍 🦭 We are taking a step away from our lovely Tahoe Basin and taking a look at California Native, the California Sea Lion. This marine mammal can be found up and down the coast of California, taking shelter in harbors and sunbathing on rocks, sandy shores, and docks. Sea lions like to group together despite often having enough room to spread out. They are carnivores, hunting fish and invertebrates in the water. Despite their impressive teeth, they