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sudden oak death found in golden gate park
‘The number of oak trees in California that died from the virulent forest disease known as sudden oak death has increased tenfold in just a year’s time as the pathogen spread into several new parts of the Bay Area, including … Continue reading
native plant strikes again
“Three San Francisco cops remain on disability after suffering “severe” reactions to poison oak during a Sept. 9 scuffle with a tree-branch-wielding homeless man in Golden Gate Park, police said Thursday. The incident erupted about 9:15 a.m. when transient William … Continue reading
Tell the difference between honey bees and bumble bees
A reader has pointed out that the bee I photographed in Golden Gate Park was probably a bumble bee, not a honey bee. I posted the photo last week in a blog about Golden Gate Park honey. That started me wondering … Continue reading
Posted in urban ecology, wildlife
Tagged bumble bees, golden gate park, honey bees, nature photography, urban ecology, urban wildlife
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Did you know that you could be spreading Golden Gate Park Honey on your breakfast toast these foggy mornings? Disadvantaged bees make it; they have been rescued and relocated to a rooftop near Golden Gate Park out by Ocean Beach. The … Continue reading
American Coot Chicks Caught Bobbing Around Golden Gate Park PHOTOS, VIDEO
“Another amazing wildlife sighting in Golden Gate Park, brought to you by the craziest-looking baby birds weve ever seen.Nature photographer extraordinaire David Cruz snapped images of adorable American Coot chicks bobbing around the parks North Lake.SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS, VIDEOThese … Continue reading
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Tagged birds of golden gate park, golden gate park, nature photography, urban wildlife, wildlife photography
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coyote pups In golden gate park
“Although coyotes have been in Golden Gate Park since 2007, the Huffington Post reported last April that the animals were becoming more agressive in order to protect their young. Now we have the pictures to prove it.Cruz, however, doesnt just … Continue reading
San Francisco mayor renames road for Nancy Pelosi
Another renaming in Golden Gate Park this week, as reported in the S.F.Chronicle: ‘Mayor Ed Lee has renamed a major road coursing through Golden Gate Park to honor U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Lee and other city officials participated … Continue reading
heron watching in golden gate park
“Its a sight to behold: an elegant four-foot tall heron slowly stalking across the field above the Big Rec baseball diamonds in Golden Gate Park. Suddenly, from a motionless stance, it strikes out and nabs an unsuspecting pocket gopher, swallowing … Continue reading
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Tagged birds of golden gate park, golden gate park, urban ecology, urban wildlife
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coyotes (again) in golden gate park
‘Sightings in Golden Gate and other San Francisco parks have increased, and Animal Care and Control is advising all residents to remember that they are not only wild animals, but potentially dangerous as well. Although coyotes have been in Golden … Continue reading
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Tagged coyotes in golden gate park, golden gate park, nature photography, urban ecology, urban wildlife
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central park, new york (notes): diagnostic lab for an 843-acre patient
It’s always interesting to see what’s going on in the mother park! This is from today’s New York Times: ‘On a recent morning inside a nondescript laboratory building in the middle of Central Park, Tina M. Nelson was watching for … Continue reading
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Tagged central park, golden gate park, urban ecology
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golden gate park: views from the thicket 