The Endangered Species Act has officially hit middle age
May 17, 2013 by Alessandra Bergamin
On its 40th anniversary, the Endangered Species Act has a 99 percent success rate.
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Lake Merced Birds: A Lone Wrentit
May 14, 2013 by Dan Rademacher
Every so often I see a note from a local birder or amateur botanist that reminds me that there’s a …
Publisher’s Circle hike at Rockville Trails 5/11/13
May 13, 2013 by Judith Katz
Here are selected photos from the Bay Nature Publisher’s Circle hike at Rockville Trails with Solano Land Trust on the …
Who builds those stick houses, anyway? Woodrats!
May 10, 2013 by Dan Rademacher
Stewart Gilbert of San Rafael writes to ask: “Who makes these homes built out of sticks? They’re very common at …
Bald eagles have returned to nest at Anthony Chabot
May 08, 2013 by Alison Hawkes
Bald eagles have returned to nest for a second year in a restricted section of the park.
Bee population sinks to new lows, Berkeley’s school garden program in jeopardy
May 08, 2013 by Alison Hawkes
The bee population is now so low that there may not be enough to pollinate crops, and other Bay Area nature news.
Hikes that defy the heights of Devil’s Slide
May 02, 2013 by Christina Vallianos
The recent opening of the twin tunnels through San Pedro Mountain has made Devil’s Slide in San Mateo County more accessible than ever to hikers.
Muir Beach closes for summer, semi-finalists picked for museum at Crissy Field
May 01, 2013 by Alison Hawkes
The very popular Muir Beach closed this summer to drive-ins for habitat restoration work, and other Bay Area nature news.
Surge of pine siskins means dead birds, but also new neighbors
April 30, 2013 by Dan Rademacher
We’ve been hearing a lot about dead pine siskins all over the country. Turns out it’s natural, and it might mean more siskins in more places for a while.
Publisher’s Circle Cooley Ranch hike — Photos!
April 30, 2013 by Judith Katz
Here are selected photos from the Bay Nature Publisher’s Circle hike at Cooley Ranch on April 28, 2012 with LandPaths …
