http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:36:24 -0700 Tue, 19 May 2009 12:07:21 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Best-wildlife-webcams?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner Grizzlies (Photo by Chris McLaughlin)I realize these animals aren’t necessarily part of Bay Area wildlife, but honestly how could I resist?If I could bring lions to your living room, bears to your bedroom and kudus in your kitchen - you’d... Wildlife Viewing Tue, 19 May 2009 12:07:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Best-wildlife-webcams?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Identifying-backyard-bird-eggs?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner A robin's nest and eggs.Spring is baby bird time and while hanging around outdoors you may find egg shells on the ground or in a nest with a potential bird family inside. Identifying bird eggs can be fun as it lets you know not only what’s fly... Birds Mon, 11 May 2009 16:07:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Identifying-backyard-bird-eggs?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Meet-the-California-Dogface-Butterfly?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner California dogface butterfly (Colias eurydice)  The California Dogface (Colias eurydice) legally became California’s official butterfly in 1972. However, entomologists had considered this delicate flying insect California’s unoffic... Butterflies and Moths Wed, 06 May 2009 15:06:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Meet-the-California-Dogface-Butterfly?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Bobcats-are-abundant-in-the-bay?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner A young bobcat.Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are the most common wild cat in North America. Their populations throughout the United States have fluctuated over the years, but remain strong. In the wild, they number anywhere from 725,000 to 1,020,000 and hang... Wildlife Viewing Wild Cats Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:36:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Bobcats-are-abundant-in-the-bay?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Wildlife-viewing-is-inexpensive-family-entertainment?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner Sea lionOkay, so the weak economy had crippled your expensive weekend excursions. Now is the perfect time to explore some ideas that we think you may have over-looked in recent years.The San Francisco Bay Area is alive with interesting places and ma... Wildlife Viewing Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:46:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Wildlife-viewing-is-inexpensive-family-entertainment?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Plant-for-local-wildlife-for-Earth-Day?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner Plant for wildlife this weekendToday is Earth Day and everyone just about everywhere is looking for something to do for the planet we all share. The vast majority of people will choose to mark the day by planting something in their yards soils such ... Wildlife Habitats Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:19:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Plant-for-local-wildlife-for-Earth-Day?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Bay-Nature-Magazines-photo-contest?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner Cooper's hawk (picture by Mandj98)  Heads up, budding (or fully fledged) nature photographers! Here's an awesome contest you won't want to miss. Bay Nature magazine will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the East Bay Regional Park Distric... Special Contests Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:27:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Bay-Nature-Magazines-photo-contest?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Bats-as-beneficial-wildlife-in-your-backyard?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner Little brown bat (Myotis lucifungus)  When you think of attracting wildlife to your yard or garden, bats probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. While this is understandable given the Count Dracula hype, they really should be... Wildlife Habitats Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:42:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Bats-as-beneficial-wildlife-in-your-backyard?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Attract-American-goldfinch-to-your-yard?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner American Goldfinch (picture by shouldbecleaning)The American Goldfinch is a bright-yellow little bird of spring whose as fun to watch as he is gorgeous. Invite more finches into your yard by offering them the potato chips of the finch world – ... Birds Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:19:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Attract-American-goldfinch-to-your-yard?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d30-Certify-your-yard-as-a-Backyard-Wildlife-Habitat?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner You’ve been planting wildlife-friendly plants, done away with the pesticides, and fertilizers in your yard. You’ve seen your plants flourish and the critters enjoying your yard or garden more than ever because of the wildlife habitat you... Wildlife Habitats Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:20:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d30-Certify-your-yard-as-a-Backyard-Wildlife-Habitat?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d26-Another-black-panther-sighting?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner Black Panther (this one is a leopard) For many years there have been rumors of black panthers or black mountain lions being spotted from as far away as Point Reyes National Seashore to Dublin, California. The majority of the sightings have been in t... Mammals Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:11:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d26-Another-black-panther-sighting?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d24-The-Bay-Area-is-alive-with-bluebirds?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner Western Bluebird Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, the bluebirds are taking wing and making their presence known. In bluebird populated areas, you can readily see them busy gathering grub (literally) for their young. Pictures don’t do the li... Wildlife Viewing Birds Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:06:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d24-The-Bay-Area-is-alive-with-bluebirds?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d22-Northern-Californias-Western-Pond-Turtle?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner Western Pond Turtle When you’re out and about taking a nature hike or just exploring, keep an eye out for Northern California’s only native turtle, the Western Pond Turtle (Clemmys marmorata). This turtle species has a home range from Wa... Wildlife Viewing Reptiles Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:39:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d22-Northern-Californias-Western-Pond-Turtle?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d16-Celebrate-National-Wildlife-Week?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner Jillian enjoying her Green Hour National Wildlife Week has been fundamental in bringing awareness about wildlife conservation issues since 1938. Bringing communities together to honor wildlife, instill the love of nature, and ignite the minds of ch... Natural Science Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:16:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d16-Celebrate-National-Wildlife-Week?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d13-Up-close-and-personal-with-the-beavers-of-Martinez?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner Meet the beaver The Beaver (Castor Canadensis) is the second largest rodent world-wide and is second only to humans in effectively changing the environment around them. The beaver is an important animal species both as a water conservationist, and a... Wildlife Viewing Mammals Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:04:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d13-Up-close-and-personal-with-the-beavers-of-Martinez?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d7-Sphinx-moths-wear-a-hummingbird-disguise?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner This is not a hummingbird. The next time you see a hummingbird enjoying an afternoon sip of nectar from a penstemon plant in your garden – take a closer look. Because, it just may not be a hummingbird. Sphinx moths or Hawk moths (Sphingidae) a... Butterflies and Moths Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:40:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d7-Sphinx-moths-wear-a-hummingbird-disguise?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d5-Recently-found-Arizona-jaguar-is-euthanized?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner Macho B was collared for monitoring a couple of weeks ago. Here's a sad update on the jaguar, Macho B, that was captured and collared a couple of week ago in Arizona. The entire report form the Arizona Star is below:   By Tony Davis Tucson, Ari... Wild Cats Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:57:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d5-Recently-found-Arizona-jaguar-is-euthanized?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d2-Leave-your-dead-trees-standing?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner Foxes may set up house in a snag (picture by mandj98) To all my Bay Area people – don’t cut down your dead trees! If you think there’s no life left in your decomposing wood, you’re dead wrong. Snags provide wildlife habitats.... Wildlife Habitats Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:57:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m3d2-Leave-your-dead-trees-standing?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m2d26-Owl-pellets-fun-with-owl-puke?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner Play with owl puke (picture by J.C. Westbrook) Try as I may, I just can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday morning than digging around in owl puke looking for little animal skeletons. It’s weird science fun for the whole family.... Natural Science Birds of Prey Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:54:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m2d26-Owl-pellets-fun-with-owl-puke?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Jaguar-found-in-Arizona?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner The jaguar was fitted with a tracking collar and released.(Arizona F and G) The male cat was incidentally captured yesterday in an area southwest of Tucson during a research study aimed at monitoring habitat connectivity for mountain lions and black... Wild Cats Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:07:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2981-SF-Wildlife-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Jaguar-found-in-Arizona?cid=exrss-SF-Wildlife-Examiner