Category Archives: wildlife

animal life in the park

Local Bird Catches Gold Fish Cracker in Golden Gate Park | SF Weekly

Posted on June 17, 2014 by fromthethicket

Thank you Jim Herd (and SF Weekly)  for this wonderful photo! “Oh, the unexpected things you will witness during a stroll in Golden Gate Park: teeny tiny tree houses, daytime robberies, and of course, urban birds living like a bunch … Continue reading →

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A Birder Visits Golden Gate Park, April 2014

Posted on April 25, 2014 by fromthethicket

A birder and photographer who goes by the name Redgannet visited Golden Gate Park this week and posted some lovely photographs of birds sighted, including this one of a Cormorant at Stow Lake. “Bird list for Stow Lake: Canada Goose 12, … Continue reading →

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Blue Heron Cam at Stow Lake (Bay Nature)

Posted on April 19, 2014 by fromthethicket

Nancy DeStafanis with her herons at Stow Lake, San Francisco. Photo courtesy of DeStefanis. A sign placed outside the Stow Lake Boathouse informs visitors of the variety of bird species that use the lake, such as the pied-billed grebe, Canadian … Continue reading →

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Golden Gate National Parks BioBlitz Reaches New Heights – National Geographic Society Press Room

Posted on April 1, 2014 by fromthethicket

I read this press release with delight and wondered how many species a BioBlitz would turn up in Golden Gate Park.  Wouldn’t it be interesting to compare? “SAN FRANCISCO (March 31, 2014)—After two intensive days of exploration and documentation, the Golden … Continue reading →

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Woodpeckers in Golden Gate Park?

Posted on January 10, 2014 by fromthethicket

Here’s a helpful article for identifying woodpeckers you may see in Golden Gate Park, especially now that winter makes them more visible (from the website Bay Nature). Which Species of Woodpecker Can You Find in Golden Gate Park?     by … Continue reading →

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Tell the difference between honey bees and bumble bees

Posted on September 13, 2012 by fromthethicket

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 →

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Posted on September 5, 2012 by fromthethicket

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 →

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American Coot Chicks Caught Bobbing Around Golden Gate Park PHOTOS, VIDEO

Posted on July 17, 2012 by fromthethicket

“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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coyote pups In golden gate park

Posted on May 31, 2012 by fromthethicket

“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 →

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heron watching in golden gate park

Posted on May 15, 2012 by fromthethicket

“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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