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Wildlife

A small blue disc-shaped creature, Velella velella, on a beach
Parks

How to see mysterious blue 'Velella velella' sea creatures along the GGNRA coast

Explore the stunning Bay Area beaches of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the spring and you may spot the fascinating Velella velella , also known as "by-the-wind sailors."
A river otter pops up from the water as its swimming in Rodeo Lagoon
Stories

Where to find river otters in the Marin Headlands

The elusive North American river otter is an adorable and fierce native otter species that resides in the coastal wetlands of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Tennessee Valley trail
Events

Owls of the Tennessee Valley

Tennessee Valley Parking Lot
Join us on an easy four-mile, three hour dusk hike through the Tennessee Valley where we will search for and learn more about the owls that reside in and visit the Tennessee Valley.
A sea lion at the Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands.
Article

Rescue on Alcatraz Island

OK, so a sea lion "walks" onto Alcatraz Island. It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it’s actually the start of a wonderful story of partnership and conservation.
Portrait of birder Daniela Sánchez with binoculars on a birding trip.
Gateways Article

How to find birds 'slowly' in national parks

Many people flock to birding because they love birds' beautiful plumage, their intricate songs, or their entertaining antics. For Daniela Sánchez, it was serendipity.
A gray fox sits atop a log in the woods of mount tamalpais scratching its ear with its foot.
Gateways Article

Animals on camera: Why this innovative project has people tracking wildlife

On an early morning, a fresh cohort of volunteers for One Tam’s Marin Wildlife Watch community science program sat around a table in a darkened room, ready to see some animals.
Graphical illustration of a mountain lion from Favianna Rodriguez
Parks

Free colorful wildlife Zoom backgrounds from artist Favianna Rodriguez

Download these colorful backgrounds for your video chats through Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet.
Bald Eagle
Article

Bald Eagle sightings in the Bay Area on the rise: Here's why

“This is a super exciting time for Bald Eagles in the Bay Area. We must be doing something right for Bald Eagle ecology."
Tamalpais Bee Lab macrophotography. Shown is a blue and yellow Osmia coloradensis.
Gateways Article

Mt. Tam bees: We need you to 'bee' a park hero!

Thanks in part to the work of Tamalpais Bee Lab volunteers, we now know there are HUNDREDS of different bees on Mt. Tam. As these photos indicate, you never know what amazing, colorful bees you'll see!
Volunteer

Stunning macrophotography shows different bees of Mt. Tam

Thanks in part to the work of Tamalpais Bee Lab volunteers, we now know there are hundreds of different species of bees on Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County. The work of community scientists has helped immensely as the Parks Conservancy, our One Tam partners, and Dr. Gretchen LeBuhn of San...