Naturalist’s Notebook: A Guide to the Wildlife of San Francisco Bay
Jack Laws brings us a guide SF Bay wildlife just in time for the America's Cup.
Wildlife
How Can You Tell Male vs Female Lizards?
Is there a way to tell the difference between male vs female lizards? How do they attract their mates? –Saundra, Concord One way, Saundra, is to wait until spring and watch them mate: The male is on top. But I … Read more
River otters are here to stay — at the Aquarium of the Bay
Viewing wild river otters can be thrilling, if you find one. Up your chances to 100 percent at a new, permanent exhibit at Aquarium of the Bay.
Happy 4th! Nature’s fireworks are on display
As you scan the skies for pyrotechnic eye-candy, remember that nature makes its own quite impressive displays.
Miniature Marvels: San Francisco Bay Plankton
Photographer David Liittschwager set out to capture one cubic foot of San Francisco Bay. The results are extraordinary, like a cross between alien life forms and fine jewelry.
Monitoring steelhead: Counting the fish after they’ve hatched
A new study aims to see how well our steelhead trout are doing AFTER they've grown up a bit. Are they getting big enough to survive in the ocean?
Listen for the Wrentit, Probably North America’s Most Sedentary Bird
Wrentits just don't go far. So when you hear their song in the same place twice, you're probably listening to the same bird or its offspring.
Filmmaker Judy Irving gets her mouse
Filmmaker Judy Irving set herself a goal to get a good shot of an endangered salt marsh harvest mouse. She did, and it's Bay Nature's July 2013 cover image.
Snowy Plovers nest at Stinson Beach for first time in 30 years
Not only are snowy plovers nesting in unexpected places this year, at least one pair appears to be a bit unconventional.
Oakland’s Bug Guy Wants You to Like Bugs Too
Eddie Dunbar has helped make Oakland a bit friendlier towards the Bay Area's creepy-crawlies.
