Tag: nature
Forest Clovers: Redwood Sorrel
When hiking in redwood forests, it’s likely that you’ve encountered redwood sorrel in the forest understory. A true shade-lover, redwood sorrel will fold its leaves when exposed to direct sunlight.
Lantern Flowers: Crimson (Western) Columbine
Learn about this outstanding Californian wildflower – from its evolutionary history to the best time to see it bloom.
Backyard Buzzers: Anna’s Hummingbirds
Cover photo: © jacksnipe1990, 2017, some rights reserved.
Sound produced by tail feathers? Nests made of spiderwebs? Learn about these facts and more in our post about the Bay Area’s winter hummingbird.
Ocean Gliders: California Brown Pelicans
Cover Photo: © Frank Schulenburg, 2016, some rights reserved.
Brown pelicans have made a dramatic return from their critically low numbers in the 1970’s due to the effects of DDT. However, the fight for the brown pelican is far from over: today, they face threats from food scarcity as Pacific sardine and anchovy numbers have shown declines.
5 Ways Birdwatching Has Changed My Life
There are very few hobbies that I can say have changed my life for the better, and birding is at the top of that list. Here are just a few ways that birding has influenced me.
Hike a Closed Section of Highway 1 at Devil’s Slide Trail
Pacifica, Ca – Once a troublesome segment of highway, Devil’s Slide Trail was converted into a recreational trail in 2014. Visit the area to see awesome seabirds and raptors, and to learn more about the Common Murre Restoration Project that’s active in the area.
