The Coyotes Arrived. Now, They’re Changing Angel Island.
Deer and raccoons that once fearlessly roamed the island have become prey.
Category: Wildlife Watching
Stories about how to watch wildlife in Northern California.
It’s a Rock Pigeon’s World
Your fact-filled guide to the remarkable feathered urban nature we forget to wonder about.
Black Bears Move Into the North Bay
For the first time in history, black bears are occupying this ecological niche once filled by grizzlies.
Elder Statesberry
"We don't have a California state shrub yet, but the blue elderberry ought to be a top contender," writes Alison S. Pollack. "It's an overachiever."
If Turtles Could Talk
… then Turtle #9 would have stories to tell about the restoration of Redwood Creek.
Sailing the Salt Line
Carquinez Strait is where Sierra snow meets the San Francisco Bay, but the line of engagement between fresh and salt water is always moving.
Summer 2024 Almanac: Meteors, Tree Fog, and Katydid Romance
Some happenings enigmatic or unnoticed—and some that can't be unseen.
Like Top Gun, But With Falcons, and On Alcatraz
Our first sign of falcon presence is a lone pigeon feather that floats down like a sinister snowflake from the top of the Alcatraz lighthouse, the highest point on the island. “I bet that top walkway is just littered with … Read more
