In this episode we explore two spring animal migrations in the Santa Cruz, CA area through a 'shelter in place' lens. I know, it's "not fair": other animals get to move around while we can't. Might as well learn a little bit about them and the research that goes into studying their movements. Special thanks to UCSC undergraduate student Thomas Savoie and Año Nuevo Reserve Director Dr. Patrick Robinson.&nbsp; Learn more about Northern Elephant Seal research (and more!) at <a href="//anonuevoreserve@ucsc.edu">anonuevoreserve@ucsc.edu</a>&nbsp;
Intro and outro music by L C Baron.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hummingbird sounds recorded by Alex Jones.&nbsp;
Male northern elephant seal sound recorded by Caroline Casey and used by permission.
Other music credit:
Fuzzball Parade by Kevin MacLeod
Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5044-fuzzball-parade">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5044-fuzzball-parade</a>
License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

9. sound(e)scape #4

COVID-19 has the world sheltering in place. Here in our place of coastal California, spring is happening. Eight undergraduate students from University of California, Santa Cruz lift the blinds and peel back the petals. These students are your guides as we ponder springtime happenings in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us as we explore intersections of humans and nature in the lockdown era. We’re stuck inside, but spring is happening outside. This is Sheltered Spring.