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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
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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great horned owl chicks hatch in golden gate park
Golden Gate Park Owl Chick A great horned owl and owl chick were spotted in a nest across the street from the bison paddock in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on Sunday. Richmond District resident David Cruz kept an eye … Continue reading
new bison arrive at golden gate park
‘Far longer than there’s been a Golden Gate Bridge, Treasure Island or Coit Tower, there were bison roaming Golden Gate Park. ‘The first herd moved into a pen in the park’s Music Concourse in 1891, and to its current west-end … Continue reading
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Tagged bison, golden gate park, golden gate park history, urban ecology, urban wildlife, wildlife photography
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pocketing gophers in golden gate park and golf courses
‘Sheila Bradford [a gardener with the Recreation and Parks Department] has recorded on a tally sheet the 1,290 gophers she’s trapped in city parks the past two years: 1,004 at Alta Plaza Park, 239 at Crocker Amazon Park, 12 at … Continue reading
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Tagged golden gate park, gophers, urban ecology, urban wildlife
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urban ecology: duckweed and african frogs clog golden gate park pond
‘About a decade after a quickly growing weed and a vicious frog species infested a secluded pond in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco officials say they are close to a solution. Once a crystal-clear reflecting pond sequestered on a short … Continue reading
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Tagged african clawed frogs, duckweed, golden gate park, invasive plants, urban ecology, urban wildlife
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golden gate park: views from the thicket 