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Salt + Noelle

@saltnoelle.bsky.social

Documenting the places where people & wildlife meet. To Admire from Afar is to find connection in the space we provide, not the distance we close. 🦭 saltnoelle.com/hello

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Salt + Noelle @saltnoelle.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Grateful to join @seaottersavvy.bsky.social ’s CAWS network. This certification represents everything I’ve built Salt + Noelle around: science-backed fieldwork, ethical documentation, and education that turns passive observers into active stewards. 🩵

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Salt + Noelle @saltnoelle.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

A beautiful western bluebird stopped by this week. 🩵

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Salt + Noelle @saltnoelle.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I’ve been wanting to highlight some of my favorite iNaturalist observations. Decided to start a weekly recap on my blog featuring these cute cards. #iNaturalist #Wildlife #Birding

Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) observed at Channel Islands Harbor, CA on January 24, 2026, at 1:58 PM PST.

Wild Wisdom: Western Bluebirds are socially monogamous but occasionally have helpers at the nest, typically adult sons who assist with feeding. (Cornell Lab of Ornithology)

Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) observed at Channel Islands Harbor, CA on January 27, 2026, at 1:24 PM PST.

Wild Wisdom: Belted Kingfishers are expert excavators, using their bills and fused toes to dig nesting tunnels several feet deep into dirt banks. (Cornell Lab of Ornithology)

California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) observed at Channel Islands Harbor, CA on January 25, 2026, at 4:58 PM PST.

Wild Wisdom: California Sea Lions are among the few pinnipeds that can ‘walk’ on land, rotating their rear flippers forward to gallop across docks and even keep pace with a running human. (The Marine Mammal Center)

Audubon's Warbler (Setophaga coronata ssp. auduboni) observed at Channel Islands Harbor, CA on January 23, 2026, at 3:55 PM PST.

Wild Wisdom: Audubon’s Warbler is the only warbler species capable of digesting waxy berries, allowing them to survive on juniper and poison oak berries when insects are scarce. (Cornell Lab of Ornithology)

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Salt + Noelle @saltnoelle.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

A new Whiskers in the Wild is live on the blog! This one covers surfing sea lions at Silver Strand, dredging at Channel Islands Harbor, two entanglement reports, and what happens when people get a little too close... #SeaLions #MarineWildlife #WildlifePhotography #Oxnard

Large red-and-white dredging vessel working near the entrance of Channel Islands Harbor, with pipes and equipment on deck and a strip of dune plants in the foreground.

Dense group of California sea lions piled together at the water’s edge, bodies overlapping as they rest and look toward the surf.

Single California sea lion in green-blue water, head and shoulders above the surface, looking directly toward the camera.

Great egret standing on a harbor edge beside blue water, neck curved and head turned slightly, framed by dock structures in the background.

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Salt + Noelle @saltnoelle.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

A few scenes that capture why I love living and working on the coast. From early mornings with sea lions and gulls to catching a rare clear view of Anacapa Island, there’s always something new to see around Channel Islands Harbor. Hope you enjoy a little window into life by the water. 🌞

California sea lion watching the surf roll in at Silver Strand.

Sea lions soaking up the morning sun on the harbor rocks.

Black oystercatcher foraging along the shoreline - always a striking sight.

Anacapa Island on a crystal clear day, lighthouse and island structures visible from the harbor.

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Salt + Noelle @saltnoelle.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Sunday morning at the harbor mouth 🥰 Lots of activity as sea lions return from the Channel Islands rookeries. Love them? So do we. Read more on our site - link in bio. Filmed at a respectful distance. #sealion #marinewildlife #natureobservation

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Salt + Noelle @saltnoelle.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Week one with the sea lion colony is in the books. Field notes, late-summer behavior, and a few favorite photos from Channel Islands Harbor. Blog here: saltnoelle.com/blog/whisker... #wildlifewednesday #sealions #wildlife

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Salt + Noelle @saltnoelle.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Starting ‘Whiskers in the Wild’ on this #WildlifeWednesday. Sharing sea lion snippets from my daily harbor walks. Full recaps on the blog, link in bio. All photos taken from a respectful distance. 🫶

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Salt + Noelle @saltnoelle.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Wildlife Wednesday with a twist - settling into Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, CA. Sea lions, herons, pelicans & more, all from my patio. New blog: saltnoelle.com/blog/oxnard-... #ChannelIslandsHarbor #Oxnard #California #WildlifeWednesday

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Salt + Noelle @saltnoelle.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

#WildlifeWednesday throwback to my time observing Bird Rock. A dense colony of California sea lions sprawled across the rocky slope, with Brandt’s cormorants perched above. If you're lucky, you might see a few otters nearby. A must-stop on 17 Mile Drive!

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Salt + Noelle @saltnoelle.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Wildlife Wednesday: Brandt’s cormorants at Moss Landing. Throwback to peak nesting season - lots of nest building (and stealing), and surreal electric blue throat patches. Discover more on the blog, link in bio. #wildlifewednesday #brandtscormorant #birding #birdphotography #wildlife

Close-up of a Brandt’s cormorant with striking blue throat and intense blue eyes, resting calmly on a nest.

Brandt’s cormorant resting on a nest, facing the camera with vivid blue throat patch and creamy white cheek tufts visible.

Male Brandt’s cormorant in courtship display, stretching neck upward and showing off an electric-blue gular pouch.

Side view of a nesting Brandt’s cormorant with subtle blue throat coloring and streaks of white breeding plumes on head.

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Salt + Noelle @saltnoelle.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

New to BlueSky. Figured I’d show up with an otter eating a crab and see where things go. Wildlife Wednesdays start here - field notes, snack attacks, and other stuff I don’t want to forget. 📍 Elkhorn Slough. More at saltnoelle.com/blog #WildlifeWednesday #SeaOtter #SaltAndNoelle #FromTheField

Close-up of a southern sea otter baring its teeth while holding crab claws on its chest. Photographed during feeding behavior in Elkhorn Slough.

A sea otter relaxes in the estuary with crab in paw, glancing toward the camera. Its damp fur and the smooth water reflect a quiet coastal moment.

A southern sea otter floats on its back in Elkhorn Slough, California, mid-meal with a crab in one paw and its mouth open in a sharp, biting motion.

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