The luxuriant forests of Upper Lagunitas Creek, Phoenix Lake, and Bolinas Ridge are critical sanctuary for the northern spotted owl.
In the Forests Around Mount Tam, The Southern Range of Northern Spotted Owls
September 25, 2017 •
Jules Evens
Naturalist and writer Jules Evens has lived near Point Reyes for over 30 years. He is the founder of Avocet Research Associates and the author of The Natural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula and An Introduction to California Birdlife (both UC Press).
Tomales Bay Revival: The Ripple Effects of Restoration
June 21, 2015 •
When the “heart of the estuary” was restored in 2008, scientists expected to see wildlife return. But Tomales Bay’s remarkable renewal in just seven years has exceeded expectations.
Limantour Beach, and a complete hike of Point Reyes
January 23, 2013 •
Hike along Limantour Beach with naturalist Jules Evens on the final leg in his yearlong journey to hike every trail at Point reyes National Seashore/
Kehoe Marsh and McClures Beach in Winter
January 2, 2013 •
Discover diverse wildlife and great sunsets, even in winter, with naturalist Jules Evens at McClure’s Beach, Point Reyes. This is his second-to-last post in a yearlong quest to hike and write about every trail at Point Reyes.
Point Reyes Exploration: Five Brooks to Alamere Falls
December 27, 2012 •
Tag along with Jules Evens to discover dozens of bird species, secluded ponds, and a rushing waterfall on the beach.
Point Reyes: Drake’s Head via Estero Trail
December 13, 2012 •
Author Jules Evens is only three hikes away from his goal of walking every mile of trail at Point Reyes National Seashore in 2012, the park’s 50th anniversary.
Twenty miles of Point Reyes
November 20, 2012 •
Tag along with Jules Evens on two 10 mile hikes as he closes in on hiking every mile of trail at Point Reyes National Seashore in 2012.
Wildlife Scenes from Marshall Beach, Point Reyes
October 23, 2012 •
Marshall Beach Trail. October 12, 2012 “Life is a journey, not a destination.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson The trailhead to Marshall Beach begins after driving a couple of miles along the L Ranch Rd., out through the northern edge of the … Read more
The Outer Point in Autumn
October 10, 2012 •
The Outer Point Reyes Peninsula is a Mecca for both birds and birdwatchers during autumn migration. And it’s a fine place to see elephant seals as well.
Limantour Beach to Five Brooks Pond—coyote leads the way.
October 2, 2012 •
Few coastlines are as pacifying as the broad sandy beach at Limantour in Point Reyes. Come along on a 14 mile hike across the peninsula.