Produced by Rick Bacigalupi
The often-maligned coyote thrives in much of California, including a variety of habitats in the Bay Area. Michael Ellis explains why seeing this highly successful carnivore is a very positive sign.
Produced by Rick Bacigalupi
San Francisco Nature Education demonstrates that big birds can make it in the big city. As you visit Golden Gate Park’s Stow Lake, you can observe the nesting and parenting of the Great Blue Heron right in San Francisco.
Produced by Rick Bacigalupi
A multi-generational migration route includes Pacific Grove, CA, where monarch butterflies fill the air and form large clusters on tree branches. The Ventana Wildlife Society explains how their amazing journey is tracked.
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An inspiring comeback: Recovering from near extinction in the 1870s, California's Tule Elk populations have increased substantially. They can be appreciated at the preserve in Tomales Point at the Point Reyes National Seashore.
Produced by Rick Bacigalupi
Viewing a diverse Bay Area ecosystem can be as simple as a trip to the beach. Marine tidepools display a fascinating world of interdependent species with unique adaptations. The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is an excellent place to find just such a habitat.
Produced by Rick Bacigalupi
Meet nature guru Michael Ellis, a frequent contributor to KQED-FM radio and Bay Nature magazine, as he explores the Bay Area.
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Humans aren't the only creatures that flock to California to take advantage of our state's mild winter climate. Millions of ducks, geese, and other migrating birds also make the Golden State their winter home.
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The long effort to bring California condors back from the brink of extinction has now put more than 300 of these awe-inspiring birds back into the wild, both along the Central Coast and at Pinnacles National Monument.
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The largest remaining run of Central California coho is found in Marin County's Lagunitas watershed, where streams are being restored by enthusiastic locals. Winter rains now bring out crowds of people eager to watch the returning salmon as they fight their way upstream.
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From the state of California's infancy, our relationship to San Francisco Bay, the most urbanized estuary in the United States, has been a complex one, ranging from a sense of wonder and awe to one of neglect and exploitation. And now, a renewed sense of stewardship.
Produced by Rick Bacigalupi
Special Event Video! Join Bay Nature and San Francisco Waterkeeper Tim Sullivan on a hike through the restricted watershed lands controlled by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.