Black Bears Move Into the North Bay
For the first time in history, black bears are occupying this ecological niche once filled by grizzlies.
Category: Wildlife Watching
Stories about how to watch wildlife in Northern California.
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...
Naturalist’s Notebook: Where to See Lions
Distinguishing our northern fur seals, Steller sea lions, and California sea lions.
Spring 2024 Almanac: Kingfishers, Sycamores, and Sea Hares
Words by Bay Nature staff; illustrations by Jane Kim. This year’s spotlight: The night sky. (Illustration by Jane Kim) Night sky: Zodiacal light Find a location free of artificial light,...
A Rare Closeup on the Delta Green Ground Beetle, a Predator of the Pools
The quarter-inch-long, brilliantly colored Delta green ground beetle is "still a bit of a mystery," even to experts.
