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The Park: A Love Story
The Helen Crocker Russell Library is pleased to present a new exhibition by photographer Stephen Kane. The exhibit, The Park: A Love Story, celebrates the beauty and diversity of landscapes and flora in our beloved Golden Gate Park. This will be … Continue reading
I Heart Eucalpytus
Originally posted on Seen: Archives:
There, I’ve said it. Perhaps, indeed, they do not belong in this part of the world. Perhaps, indeed, they will be tinder one day in some terrible conflagration. But I love the eucalyptus trees, their…
Artists in Golden Gate Park (talk)
On Wednesday night (Sept. 24), I will be talking about “Artists in Golden Gate Park” at the Canessa Gallery (708 Montgomery St., San Francisco). The talk begins at 7 pm and the gallery will be open before and after to view … Continue reading
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Tagged art in golden gate park, artists in golden gate park, golden gate park, nature photography
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Stephen Kane’s new photo exhibit
Steve Kane has a new photo exhibit opening tonight at Canessa Gallery. Included are many beautiful photographs of Golden Gate Park. I will be giving a talk on “Artists in Golden Gate Park” in conjunction with this exhibit on September 24 at 7 pm. … Continue reading
blackbird attacks pedestrians in Golden Gate Park
A fairly common bird in Golden Gate Park, the Brewer’s Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) is easily recognizable by it’s bright yellow eyes and blue-black plumage. The iridescent blue-green sheen of the male is gorgeous in the sunlight, belying the dull-sounding “blackbird.” Often lined … Continue reading
Local Bird Catches Gold Fish Cracker in Golden Gate Park | SF Weekly
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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Tagged birds of golden gate park, golden gate park, nature photography, urban ecology, urban wildlife, wildlife photography
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A Birder Visits Golden Gate Park, April 2014
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
trees love light: photos of trees in golden gate park at the botanical garden
A beautiful exhibit of photographs by local photographer, Steve Kane, opened in the library of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park last night and will be on view through April, 2014. Don’t miss this one! Using … 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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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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golden gate park: views from the thicket 