Q: I’ve heard of a very large and scary-looking spider that can be found in the Santa Cruz mountains. Should I fear it if I encounter it in the wild?
Ask the Naturalist: Should I Be Afraid Of This Spider?
November 7, 2014 •
Bay Nature Staff
Ask the Naturalist: Young Bald Eagle at Palo Alto Baylands?
October 27, 2014 •
A possible young bald eagle sighting intrigues a South Bay park visitor.
Ask the Naturalist: What’s That Poking Out of the Ground?
October 17, 2014 •
A recent visitor to Los Gatos’ Vasona Park was startled by the appearance of a “mystery rodent”.
Ask the Naturalist: Shady Bay Area Hikes?
September 19, 2014 •
Where to find some shady hikes in our state parks on sunny fall days? Guest naturalist – and BN publisher David Loeb – had some suggestions.
EAST BAY: Mount Diablo Fairy Lantern
June 13, 2014 •
Spotted and photographed in the Morgan Fire burn area at Viera-North Peak, by David Ogden, May 6.
EAST BAY: Calochortus venustus
June 9, 2014 •
Spotted and photographed by David Ogden in Perkins Canyon, Mount Diablo, May 14.
EAST BAY: Triteleia laxa
June 3, 2014 •
Spotted and photographed on the Sinawik Trail, Joaquin Miller Park, by Andrew Aldrich, June 1.
EAST BAY: Wind poppy
May 19, 2014 •
Spotted and photographed on Mount Diablo’s Mary Bowerman Trail by Jane Huber, May 18.
EAST BAY: Bitter root
May 19, 2014 •
Spotted and photographed on Mount Diablo’s Mary Bowerman Trail by Jane Huber, May 18.
EAST BAY: Triteleia laxa
May 15, 2014 •
Spotted and photographed by David Loeb in Perkins Canyon, Mount Diablo, May 11.