Sailing to Catalina: Willow Cove - Anchoring, Hiking, and Native Plants.

Ahoy Sailors and/or Nature Lovers. In this video, my trusty first mate, Jack the Salty Dog, joins me as we sail to anchor at Willow Cove, just below the White's Landing Complex on Santa Catalina Island. Once we arrive, Jack and I explore the cove and describe the plants and habitat we find. Additionally, we celebrate 500 nautical miles with our boat, S.v. californica, and grateful for all you viewer for coming along for the ride.

Camping at Willow Cove:
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Plants described in video:

Lemonade berry (Rhus integrifolia)
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Elderberry (Sambucus (mexicana) nigra ssp. caerulea)
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Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)
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Scarlet monkeyflower (Erythranthe cardinalis)
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Laurel sumac (Malosma laurina)
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Thank you for watching our exploration of Willow Cove on Santa Catalina Island, Stay tuned as we explore by sailboat more anchorages and discuss the natural history, ecology, and native plants that occur in these regions.

🦊 Caution! As a plant nerd, I admitted have more to learn about the conservation of other creatures. One example is the threat to the Island Fox on Catalina (Urocyon littoralis catalinae). Although this species has made a triumphant recovery thanks to the efforts of the Catalina Island Conservancy and Institute for Wildlife Studies, the fox faced near extinction on the island due to a lethal strain of canine distemper (virus). On occasion, I have let @jack.the.salty.dog off-leash while on island, which can lead to situations that endanger the island fox. I will correct this habit moving forward and encourage other boaters with dogs to do the same when visiting the island. For more Information, check out the story and how you can help the Island Fox In Catalina Island:
https://www.catalinaconservancy.org/i...

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