by RCA | Feb 26, 2026 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: White-Tailed Kite Hovers above MSHCP Lands Look! Up in the sky! It’s a plane! It’s Superman! Actually, it’s a White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus). Just like superheroes on the big screen, this bird species made a comeback after almost going extinct...
by RCA | Jan 27, 2026 | MSHCP, Species
Ferruginous Hawk Stalks Its Prey on Open Land Flying majestically over the Prado Basin/Santa Ana River and the Mystic Lake/San Jacinto Wildlife Area, the ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis) stands out as one of the largest hawk species in North America. This magnificent...
by RCA | Dec 3, 2025 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: Santa Ana Sucker The Santa Ana sucker (Catostomus santaanae) may be a small freshwater fish, but it plays a big role in southern California’s river ecosystems. It has a dark gray back, a lighter belly, and a diet that includes algae, diatoms,...
by RCA | Sep 17, 2025 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: Rainbow Manzanita The Rainbow Manzanita (Arctostaphylos rainbowensis) is a fascinating plant that features evergreen leaves, reddish-brown bark, and charming pink, bell-shaped flowers. Named after the community of Rainbow by the San Diego/Riverside...
by RCA | Jul 29, 2025 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: Delhi Sands Flower-Loving Fly The Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminates abdominalis) is a large eye-catching fly species that measures between half an inch and one and a half inches in length. It has a light brown body, long...
