Construction on the 56'(17m) lighthouse began in 1892 with the first lighting in 1894 and full automation in 1963. The lightkeeper quarters can be seen to the right of the lighthouse. Heceta Head, Oregon USA
With names like dumpster diver, flying rat, bin chicken and tip turkey, these birds aren't exactly the favorite of the Ozzies. With declining habitat due to urbanization, these birds have adapted by moving into the urban environment and scavenging, making themselves out to be pests.
The desert fan palm is the only native palm of the west coast. These palms grow to about 65'/20m and may live to 150-200 years. Coachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve, Thousand Palms, California USA
