Cheeky Bobcat Kitten, Owl on the Hunt: How a Young Wildlife Photographer Gets the Goods
You don’t have to go far. But it helps to spend all your spare time in the woods. That's what Vishal Subramanyan, 20, does.
Category: Perspective
Opinion pieces and perspective from people connected to nature in Northern California.
How Many Birds Can Be Found in the Bay Area in One Day?
Behind the scenes of a frenetic, 13-hour birding challenge.
Sea Otters in San Francisco?
Ever since the 1930s, when an improbable remnant colony of sea otters was discovered off the rugged Big Sur coast after more than a century of intensive fur hunting, Californians...
We Can’t Rely on Drought-Busting Atmospheric Rivers Anymore
Atmospheric rivers are nothing short of a miracle for California. But climate change is altering their character.
How to Safely Recreate on Burned Land
With millions of acres burned in the last two years, it's likely you'll pass through a burned area.
Why October Rain Matters
Major October rain is in the forecast for the first time in five years. As they say in sports, sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good.
Why Are There So Many Fires, and Other Common California Wildfire Questions
Wildfires have become larger, more frequent, more severe, and more destructive to human life and property in many ecosystems in California in recent decades. If you’ve lived in California for...
Dogs in East Bay Parks
An explanation for differing rules about dogs in the East Bay's state and regional parks.
A Last-Chance Plan to Save the Monarchs
A small group of scientists hopes a last-chance effort can save the western monarch butterfly, like it did for the California condor.
