On the Fence
The recovery of the nearly extinct Tule Elk has become a dilemma for the park service, ranchers, and environmentalists at Point Reyes.
Wildlife
Naturalist’s Notebook: How to Tell a Red-Tailed from a Red-Shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed and red-shouldered hawks are both common in the Bay Area.
Learn How to Recognize a Spider By Its Web
Spiderwebs are nature's most ideal trap. And different web types represent a different evolutionary strategy of ensnaring a meal.
Ask the Naturalist: Seabird Feeding Frenzy at Point Montara
Why are large numbers of seabirds congregating off Point Montara?
The Black Oystercatcher Gets ‘Climate Endangered’ Status — But It’s Complicated
The popular black oystercatcher has been labeled "climate endangered" by Audubon. What does that mean for birds in the Bay Area?
Richardson Bay Sea Otter Likely Died From Parasite, Biotoxin
The sea otter that spent three weeks in Richardson Bay in late June and early July likely died of a “one-two punch” of domoic acid poisoning and infection from the...
A Condor Recovery, Fueled By Volunteers, Needs More Help
Through their numbers are on the right track, the condor population isn’t self-sustaining. Condors in the wild still face significant threats from lead poisoning and micro trash, and require constant...
Ask the Naturalist: Why are Deer Droppings so Tiny?
Why are deer droppings so small? East Bay Regional Parks' Cat Taylor has the scoop on ungulate poop.
In Tough Year for Seals and Sea Lions, Rescue Center Works Overtime
In a normal year, The Marine Mammal Center rescues around 600 animals. It's only August, and they're way, way past that number.
The Lost Birds of Point Reyes
As birding became more popular in the 1970s and 1980s, records of the rare sightings accumulated from Point Reyes and other local “vagrant traps,” coastal sites with high concentrations of...
