Western gray squirrels, the forest thumpers
Tree squirrels can seem marginal in cities. But in the bishop pine forests at Point Reyes National Seashore, Western gray squirrels are the only animals known to open pine cones...
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Nabokov’s Blues along the Estero Trail
Searching for butterflies at Point Reyes--and finding them! Hike along with Jules Evens on a 7.5 mile loop with planty of winged beauty.
A Shrubland Lover Lives Here
Chaparral and scrublands are often overlooked, dismissed even, as valuable habitat in places like Point Reyes National Seashore. But the unassuming assemblage of low-lying shrubs and herbs are the right...
Bay Area has ticks, and Lyme disease
Locals to the Bay Area often don’t think for a moment about the hazards of ticks when exploring nature. But maybe they should. Ticks carry Lyme disease, a debilitating condition...
Why do pelicans fly so low?
Learn a few secrets of efficiency from the majestic pelican.
A Breeze among wildflowers
Breeze has been building mountain bikes for 40 years, and he remembers friendlier days when cyclists and hikers peacefully coexisted.
Cargo Ships Keep Bringing Invasives to the Bay
A recent study has proven the obvious: San Francisco Bay is a major conduit for invasive species. And the biggest culprit? Cargo ships and their ballast water. Environmentalists are now...
Olema Valley Trail: Texiera Ranch to Five Brooks. (4.7 miles one-way)
Stinging nettles and horsetail, plus lots of wildflowers, on the trail at Point Reyes.
Top 10 Bay Area nature apps
If you plan on getting outdoors this summer, you'll probably be bringing your smart phone with you. Forgo the hefty guidebooks and consider tapping into some of the great mobile...
Conservation Action Award: Ellie Cohen
Ellie Cohen became president and CEO of what is now PRBO Conservation Science in 1999. Under her leadership, the organization has grown from the local Point Reyes Bird Observatory, founded...
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