Ethical Wildlife Photography Makes for Better Wildlife Photos
Taking better pictures means empathizing with wild animals, writes photographer Sarah Killingsworth
Category: Perspective
Opinion pieces and perspective from people connected to nature in Northern California.
Ode to Sam: A Legacy of Partnership for Sam Schuchat’s 20 Years at the Coastal Conservancy
State Coastal Conservancy Executive Officer Sam Schuchat is retiring after 20 years in the role.
Accessible Birding for Every Body
A Golden Gate Audubon Society blog post about accessibility in birding.
Santa Clara County Must Make Alma Bridge Road Safer for Wildlife
Cars and bikes kill 5,000 newts every year on Alma Bridge Road. It's an avoidable tragedy.
Point Reyes: Planning or Performance
The ongoing controversy regarding the future management of Point Reyes National Seashore (PRNS) encompasses the environment, historical preservation, the public will, and more. The National Park Service (NPS) was sued...
See the Long-Tailed Weasel in Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay is a great place to see an elusive small carnivore.
Op-Ed: Save Tesla Park From a Stewardship Catastrophe
A group of scientists say Tesla Park should not be opened to off highway vehicles.
Op-Ed: A Fisherman’s Perspective on Whales and Crab Gear
"Ropeless" gear won't work, a second-generation crab fisherman says.
Rethinking the Wildland-Urban Interface
What does it even mean to live in a fire-risk zone now?
Size Isn’t the Best Way to Talk About Fires
One million acres. It seems an astounding number for a single fire. Even many fire scientists, who know full well that fire belongs in these forests, struggled to contain their...
