How to Tell Our Local Turtles Apart
Even experts sometimes struggle to distinguish western pond turtles from common pond sliders.
Tag: nonnative species
Bay Nature’s Most-Loved Stories in 2022
Stories about abalone, bobcats, underground rivers, newts, two-headed worms, out-of-place birds, acorns, shrews, moles, shrew-moles, and clams with a purpose.
What Honeybees Have Taught Me About Xenophobia
Opinion: The American democratic experiment and the survival of the planet may depend on overcoming our fear of foreigners
What To Do When Ladybugs Make Your Home Theirs?
Question: I have a lot of ladybugs in my living room and kitchen. Should I take them outside?
Eucalyptus removal: A dilemma of habitat and history
The East Bay eucalyptus removal debate continues with public comment until June 17. We hear from experts on amphibians, raptors, and forest succession.
California deer infected with non-native lice
California deer are suffering from an infestation of non-native lice that’s causing baldness and other health problems.
Containing an Invasive Weed at Thornewood Preserve
Thornewood Open Space Preserve above the town of Woodside isn't easy to find--unless you're a weed. This area is the only site in California where the plant has been found,...
Islands in a Sea of Grass
The East Bay hills are dotted with hundreds of ponds, many of which offer welcome habitat and shelter to native wildlife, from threatened California red-legged frogs and tiger salamanders to...
