Cordell Bank and Gulf of the Farallones Looking to Expand
A proposal now under NOAA consideration would more than double the size of the sanctuaries, and protect the entire Sonoma County coastline and part of the Mendocino coastline to Point...
Wildlife
Where are all the Western Toads?
I used to have a multitude of western toads on my ranch in Nicasio but I no longer see them. I was wondering what happened to all the toads?
San Francisco Mulls Commercial Butterfly Release Ban
San Francisco may become the first U.S. city to ban the release of commercially raised butterflies at ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, and charity events.
What’s up with this Hummingbird?
A Palo Alto based reader sent in a photograph she took of a pretty funky looking hummingbird. "What's up with this hummingbird's face?" she asked.
Restoring Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge
Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge has been shaped by industry and development leaving its three endemic and endangered species clinging to their habitat. But in a recent partnership between the...
Becky Jaffe and the Art of Biophilia
Nature photographer Becky Jaffe on art, photography and biophilia.
Roam If You Want To
A life-changing accident gave former Cal academic Ronn Patterson time to think long and hard about his life path. He ended up founding Dolphin Charters, which leads guided natural history...
Painted Redstart in Berkeley: A first for Alameda County
This weekend, hundreds of bird enthusiasts flocked to a quiet southside Berkeley neighborhood to catch a glimpse of a beautiful North American breeding bird that has never before been sighted...
Who’s Suffering, Who’s Not as Drought Stretches On
As drought stretches on in California, local plants and animals are falling back on their evolutionarily honed behaviors for outlasting the dry.
Signs of the Season: Feathered Fall Migrants
As the days shorten and valley oak leaves fall, hundreds of birds are flocking to the Bay Area. Here's a sneak preview of some of the highlights.
