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some gorgeous plein air paintings of golden gate park!
Cameron Chun lives in the Richmond, not far from Golden Gate Park. I think his paintings beautifully capture the park’s moods in various weather conditions. I particularly like how he paints the park’s trees . . . so much … Continue reading
a segway through golden gate park?
The Segway — a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle — has been appearing with increasing frequency in Golden Gate Park lately. I assume that the inventor of this device came up with the name by way of the word segue, which means: to … Continue reading
academy roof garden hosts diverse species
At a symposium last weekend at the Academy of Sciences, Alana Hysert, Academy Naturalist, reported some interesting preliminary data on the living roof. Recognizing the research and education potential of the new green roof, Hysert has been overseeing a citizen science … Continue reading
hunting wild animals in golden gate park in 1905
A full page, illustrated article in the Sunday, August 27, 1905 edition of the San Francisco Call celebrated the many animals housed in the park at that time. The “head keeper,” William Leland was in charge, and his duties including birthing … Continue reading
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mystery bird identified: western gull, Larus occidentalis
Mystery bird: western gull, Larus occidentalis This leucistic individual is difficult to ID, but after staring at this bird through a magnifying glass for 3 hours and comparing it with a hundred or so photographs, I think I’ve got it! … Continue reading
mystery bird in the park | Science | guardian.co.uk
Here’s a fun challenge from the UK! The bird is in Golden Gate Park: “This beautiful North American mystery bird is quite special when compared to its brothers and sisters — how? Complaints about yesterday’s mystery bird being ‘too easy’ … Continue reading
a wildlife photographer shares twilight adventure in golden gate park
Janet Kessler took this delightful photograph of a raccoon in Golden Gate Park for an exhibit at the main San Francisco library last summer. The following is her description of capturing these elusive animals on film . . . “I … Continue reading
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Tagged golden gate park, urban parks, urban wildlife, wildlife photography
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golf in the park
A few weeks ago Golden Gate Park was the setting for my initiation into the sport of golf. Two friends (experienced but lapsed golfers) had offered to show me how to play. Arriving at the Club House, we were met … Continue reading
golden gate park: views from the thicket 