Fascinating creatures, miniature works of art, critical links in the web of life — bugs are so much more than pests.
How to See Insects
May 1, 2019 •
Wildlife
The Importance of Having Insects
May 1, 2019 •
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?
April 25, 2019 •
How long do hummingbird parents take care of their young?
Caught on Camera: The Presidio’s Coyotes When People Aren’t Around
April 8, 2019 •
Most coyotes won’t stay within the Presidio’s relatively safe confines.
Bird Savant
March 25, 2019 •
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.
What Do You Do About the Insect Apocalypse?
March 25, 2019 •
Scientists sound the alarm about free-falling insect populations. What can you do about it?
Spring Almanac: An Illustrated Guide to Northern California Nature
March 25, 2019 •
Text and research by the California Center for Natural History Fledging Hatching in early spring as fuzzy white balls that weigh about the same as two slices of bread, young redtails (Buteo jamaicensis) grow quickly, making high whistling calls to their … Read more
Meet a Butterfly Illustrator and His Three-Year Project to Paint the Gossamer Wings
March 25, 2019 •
Liam O’Brien went from Broadway actor to butterfly observer … and then some.
Elephant Seals Reclaim Beach from H. Sapiens
March 25, 2019 •
Point Reyes National Seashore staff returned from the government shutdown to find a new master of the beach.
As the Climate Changes, Birds Shift their Migrations
March 25, 2019 •
Many birds now arrive early — but some, like Wilson’s warblers in the Bay Area, arrive later than they once did.