How Can You Tell a True Turkey Tail from an Imposter?
Bracket fungi, named for their shelf-like structure, can often be seen fanned out of decaying wood. How can you identify them?
Author Archives: Alessandra Bergamin
Becky Jaffe and the Art of Biophilia
Nature photographer Becky Jaffe on art, photography and biophilia.
Sea Lion Escapes in West Marin, Burrowing Owl Family Leave Freeway Safely
A sea lion escapes in West Marin and later recaptured in a cow pasture and more Bay Area nature news...
Why Do Pacific Salmon Die After Spawning?
The upriver salmon run is one of nature’s great migrations. But why after spawning just once do Pacific salmon die?
Orcas Put on a Killer Show in Monterey Bay, Feds Unveil Bay Wetlands Restoration Plan
A pod of orcas have been staging an unbelievable show in the Monterey Bay and more Bay Area nature news.
In Dry Times, California Turns to Cloud Seeding
With the persistent drought that has gripped California for the past year, state water managers are increasingly turning to cloud seeding to extract as much water as they can.
Save Mount Diablo purchase Curry Canyon Ranch; USFWS study pesticide impact on CA’s rare frogs
Save Mount Diablo acquire Curry Canyon Ranch property and more Bay Area nature news...
New Report Shows Decline in Delta Fish Populations
A recent report from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife shows a decline in fish populations in the San-Joaquin Sacramento Delta.
Wasting Disease Devastates West Coast Starfish
Marine scientists are investigating a recent outbreak of 'sea star wasting syndrome' that has ravaged starfish populations along the West Coast.
Looking for Lichens in Knowland Park
Oakland's Knowland Park boasts unparalleled views of the San Leandro Bay, gnarled coast live oak trees and stands of rare, maritime chaparral. But within this large landscape, one of nature's...
