Wildlife
There’s a Mole That Only Lives on Angel Island?
S.I. insularis lives only on an island in the middle of the Bay.
Surf Scoter Decline, Interrupted
Surf scoters showed up in the Bay in astonishing numbers in winter 2019, pausing a three-decade decline and puzzling scientists
How People Saved the Seabirds of the California Current
It wasn’t until the federal government took away several of my favorite fisheries, and access to my favorite spots, that I fully comprehended what I had previously taken for granted...
Are Fox Squirrels Replacing Gray Squirrels in California?
A reader notices more fox squirrels and less native western grays.
How to See Insects
Fascinating creatures, miniature works of art, critical links in the web of life -- bugs are so much more than pests.
The Importance of Having Insects
A number of sensational new papers warn of a global insect die-off. Has the apocalypse arrived in Northern California?
How Long Do Baby Hummingbirds Stay in a Nest?
How long do hummingbird parents take care of their young?
Caught on Camera: The Presidio’s Coyotes When People Aren’t Around
Most coyotes won’t stay within the Presidio’s relatively safe confines.
Bird Savant
John Robinson has 20/15 vision and perfect auditory recall. But he's dedicated his life to the idea that anyone can learn to bird.
