Birders know you can recognize individual birds. Can a computer scientist train a machine to do so?
I Used Facial Recognition Technology on Birds
December 7, 2018 •
Wildlife
Are Daddy Longlegs Actually the Most Venomous Animal on Earth?
November 27, 2018 •
And what even is a daddy longlegs?
A Coyote Snatches a Mountain Lion’s Meal
November 20, 2018 •
A coyote won’t pass up a free meal — so long as it’s safe.
Humpback Whales Feed in San Francisco Bay Through November
November 13, 2018 •
A humpback whale surfaces underneath the Golden Gate Bridge on Nov. 9, 2018. To learn more about Bay whale, dolphin and porpoise sightings visit the Golden Gate Cetacean Watch on Facebook. (Photo by Bill Keener, Golden Gate Cetacean Research) No … Read more
Where are the Best Bay Area Birdwatching Spots for Fall and Winter?
November 13, 2018 •
A reader asks about spotting fall and winter birds.
Human Noise Bothers Outdoor Visitors. What About Wildlife?
November 7, 2018 •
A sensory ecologist explains what we know and what we don’t about
Here’s Something You’ll Rarely Ever See: Hidden Camera Captures Turkey Vultures Courting
October 19, 2018 •
Turkey vultures mate for life. Just like swans.
Where Are there Bats in the Bay Area?
October 16, 2018 •
Q: Is there a good place in the Bay Area to see bats? What kind of bats live here? Because of myth and superstition, bats are often feared and severely underappreciated. October happens to be Bat Appreciation Month, so it’s a great time … Read more
Fishing Forecasts Can Predict Marine Creature Movements
October 3, 2018 •
Marine animals adjust their lives to the weather just like you do.
Naturalist’s Notebook: Freshwater Jellyfish Invade California Lakes and Ponds
October 1, 2018 •
Native to China, Craspedacusta sowerbii is found in freshwater lakes and ponds on every continent.