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Fed Coyote
A recent study of San Francisco Coyotes showed that they’re eating more human food than natural prey. One thing I noticed in the study was a high occurrence of menhaden, commonly used in pet food. That could come from food left for feral cat colonies, food for outdoor pets, or people feeding Coyotes pet food.…
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Curlew on the Edge of the World
A Long-Billed Curlew watches the swell as a storm rolls into Northern California.
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Vastness
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Barking Elephant Seal
Ever seen the back of a Northern Elephant Seal’s throat? This is as close as I hope to ever get!
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Estero Hawk
The first year I went to Point Reyes, there were Red-Shouldered Hawks everywhere. One time, I didn’t even notice one of them perching in front of the spot where I parked my car until a couple of guys with big lenses made a beeline for the bush (I’ve gotten a bit better at spotting wildlife).…
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Land Ho
A Northern Elephant Seal emerges from the ocean onto a sheltered beach.
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Curious Pup
One of my most memorable wildlife moments last year. A Coyote family set up a den near a busy footpath, giving me an opportunity to observe the pups with minimal disturbance. This curious pup came to investigate me. I stayed as still as possible as it ventured closer and closer. The pup chose to stay…
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Rock Wren on a Tree
In fairness to scientists, this Rock Wren is on a dead tree. If it were a live tree, I think they’d have quite a a lot of explaining to do!
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Yearning
If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the laborers to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea. — Not actually Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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On Fleek
It’s always a pleasure to visit with these tiny and stylish owls.