The porcupine is rare but present in coastal Northern California.
Do Porcupines Live in the Bay Area?
October 1, 2018 •
Michael Ellis
Send your questions to atn@baynature.org.Santa Rosa-based naturalist Michael Ellis leads nature trips throughout the world with Footloose Forays (footlooseforays.com).
What Do I Do About Poison Hemlock Near My Yard?
June 26, 2018 •
A reader has poison hemlock growing near his yard. What should he do?
What’s New With Jupiter’s Great Red Spot?
March 30, 2018 •
New research yields new insight into the nature of the planet Jupiter.
Which Bay Area Salamanders Drop Their Tails?
January 2, 2018 •
How does a salamander drop its tail, and how many times can it do it?
Ask the Naturalist: What Do Hummingbirds Taste?
September 25, 2017 •
How do hummingbirds experience sugar?
Can You Take the Temperature By Cricket?
June 28, 2017 •
Is it true that some crickets can tell us the temperature? If so, how does it work and what are the Bay Area species to listen for?
Is This the Worst Flooding Year Ever?
March 28, 2017 •
Was this year’s flooding the worst Northern California has ever seen?
Why Do Tule Elk Drop Their Antlers Every Year?
January 1, 2017 •
Ask the Naturalist: Why do tule elk drop their antlers every year?
Are Bay Area Bats Threatened With White Nose Syndrome?
October 28, 2016 •
Ask the naturalist: Bay Area bats and white-nose syndrome.
How Do Marine Mammals Sleep?
August 22, 2016 •
How do marine mammals sleep? And is sleep essential for their survival?