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.
Wildlife
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 Port of Stockton and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, dredged sand from the San Joaquin River will be offloaded at the refuge to aid with large-scale dune restoration.
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 cruises and photo expeditions to wildlife hotspots in North and … Read more
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 in Alameda County.
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.
New Report Shows Decline in Delta Fish Populations
A recent report from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife shows a decline in fish populations in the San-Joaquin Sacramento Delta.
Wasting Disease Devastates West Coast Starfish
Marine scientists are investigating a recent outbreak of 'sea star wasting syndrome' that has ravaged starfish populations along the West Coast.
Dublin Land Exchange Raises Concern Over Burrowing Owls
The burrowing owl requires only a few basic ingredients to survive urban settings but biologists say those needs are threatened by a new land exchange.
