The article details a BioBlitz event at Alum Rock Park, where participants like Kim Smith captured wildlife, including previously unseen species. Organized by Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful, the event highlights community involvement in biodiversity documentation. The organization emphasizes the ecological significance of Coyote Creek, crucial for local habitat health. Participants like Silas and Mia McDermott noted interesting local species, contributing to broader environmental awareness. By encouraging the identification of various species, the BioBlitz underscored the importance of community engagement in conservation efforts and education about local biodiversity.
Camera in hand, Kim Smith was capturing a bird in flight, appreciating the vibrant contrast between the blue and black feathers.
The biodiversity of Coyote Creek is an indicator of the health of the environment, and a BioBlitz is a way for us to document and observe that.
Smith was one of the participants engaging in a BioBlitz held June 14 at Alum Rock Park in San Jose.
Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful is a nonprofit that works with community groups, public agencies and students in an effort to restore the creek.
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