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Cannon James Brown
Kacey and Rose Brown of Carpinteria welcomed their new baby boy, Cannon James Brown, to the world on Dec. 4, 2016. Cannon was born 6 pounds, 7 ounces at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Leigh and Terry Sparks of Carpinteria and Dennis Deacon of Sugar Land, Texas. Paternal grandparents are Robin and Karen Brown of Paso Robles, and paternal great-grandfather is Duane Brown of Paso Robles.
CVN in the land of fish and chips
Jeanette Musser and daughter Megan Musser Kitagawa spent the holidays in London, England where Megan treated her Mum to an English vacation, visiting many castles and museums. Pictured here is the Queen Victoria statue in front of Kensington Palace, where Queen Victoria lived as a child and where Prince William and Princess Kate now live.
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What’s new at the harbor seal rookery?
The following counts taken from Feb. 27 - March 5 were compiled from Carpinteria Seal Watch volunteer reports. Carpinteria harbor seal beach closure runs from Dec. 1 to June 1 each year. Seal Watch volunteers are still welcome to sign up by calling 684-2247.
High Adult Count
Visitors
147
High Pup Count
45
Over 1,478 people were counted watching the harbor seals at the overlook. Visitors came from Canada, Russia, Germany, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Minnesota, Wyoming, Louisiana, Vermont, Alaska, Washington, Ohio, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada, Rhode Island and Idaho. A secondgrade class also visited.
Disturbances
Kite boarders scared the seals one day, and pier noise caused another disturbance.
Natural History Notes
Harbor seals have been observed in Carpinteria for over a century. Testimony before the City Council in 1988 by wildlife biologist Dana Seagars included his observation of counts “well over 200” at the rookery. The seals were not seen as often by residents because of disturbances from beach walkers.
More Info
The Carpinteria harbor seal rookery is located immediately east of Casitas Pier, between the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Carpinteria State Beach. Please remember not to bring dogs, bicycles or loud voices to view the seals. Harbor seals, when disturbed, may flee and become separated from their pups. Volunteers ask that dogs remain outside the rope area at all times. Call 684-2247 or email carpsealwatch@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering. To find out more, visit sealwatchcarpinteria.com.
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