It’s the first time a cub has ever been successfully reunited with its mom. But some local residents say it shouldn’t have been taken in the first place.
Wildlife Watching
Stories about how to watch wildlife in Northern California.
On the Family Dramas (and Weird Feet) of the American Coot
March 22, 2023 •
One of the commonest birds on the shoreline has a soap opera for a home life. Coots fight for territory, which is about food—pond muck, insects, and the stakes are high.
An Artist Goes Bird-Swatching
March 22, 2023 •
Artist Christopher Reiger’s “field guides” are on view at the Laguna Environmental Center in Santa Rosa until April 28.Â
A Sparkling Terror in the Dark, and Other Tales of Readers’ Wildlife Encounters
March 22, 2023 •
Readers submitted their mini-stories of nature encounters, including a thrill in the dark, a bobcat vs. squirrel drama, and a surprisingly aggressive flower.
All Those Whose Eyes Do Shine at Night: Naturalist’s Notebook, by John Muir Laws
March 22, 2023 •
Why do some animals’ eyes shine at night? John Muir Laws explains.
Explore the Bay by Ferry
March 16, 2023 •
Ferries are a cheap, environmentally friendly way to breathe in some brisk salt air and see the Bay in a new way. Here are five places you can go.
The Bald Eagles Have Landed in Alameda, and They’re Building a Nest
January 11, 2023 •
Longtime birder and Alameda local Rick Lewis found the nest, and he’s been discreetly visiting it almost daily since. No sign of eggs yet, but the birds seem good so far—preening each other, and adding sticks to their nest.
Naturalist’s Notebook: Thrush Henge
January 3, 2023 •
You can use thrushes as a sort of seasonal calendar, as they fly in and out of the Bay Area.
A Doe on the Patio Table: Readers’ Close Encounters With Nature
January 3, 2023 •
We asked for your mini-stories about memorable nature moments, and you, readers, provided a wondrous bounty, like acorn woodpeckers contributing to the communal haul. Here are our favorite dozen.
Bay Nature’s Most-Loved Stories in 2022
December 21, 2022 •
Stories about abalone, bobcats, underground rivers, newts, two-headed worms, out-of-place birds, acorns, shrews, moles, shrew-moles, and clams with a purpose.