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California quail's nest is a shallow hollow or scrape in the ground lined with grass. The chicks leave the nest shortly after birth & start learning to fly in ~10 days. They stay on the ground for about a month - then roost in trees with the rest of the flock. The female usually has one brood a year.
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The forested regions and watersheds around the San Francisco Bay Area are home to 74 endangered species! Also the parks & open spaces provide a sanctuary for cleaner air and water.
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101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area
By Ann Marie Brown
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60 Hikes within 60 Miles: San Francisco
by Jane Huber
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A glimpse at Leona Heights' history
Article outlining the history of Leona Heights - especially mining.
Trivia
A Whale of a time
Cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises) display seemingly playful behavior including Breaching, Spyhopping, or Tail Slapping. They are mammals like us! who live in water, in family groups called "pods." Different species have characteristic spouts - Blue Whales have the highest spout which can rise up to 30ft!
Protect your skin and your health! Ultra-lightweight sun protective fabric keeps you cool and comfortable.
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American Bison
The bison sustained a way of life and independence for the Native Americans. From 40 million in 1800, widespread slaughter led to 0 wild bison in the US in 1883! Many denounced the slaughter; few did anything to stop it. A small group of conservationists managed to save a few hundred - saving them from extinction - though its status is still endangered. (NPS).
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American White Pelican
One of the largest birds in North America with a wingspan over 8 feet! You may see them fish cooperatively, moving in a circle to concentrate fish, and then dipping their heads under simultaneously to catch fish. It winters along the coasts, but breeds only inland.
Video
An Inconvenient Truth
Great visuals along with facts and information on the reality of global warming - presented in a thoughtful and compelling way.
Website-Pages
Article on Bank Swallows at Fort Funston
Description of Fort Funston and the colony of Bank Swallows. Photo and map. Bay Nature.
Website-Pages
Bank Swallow: Threatened & Declining in California
Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia), the smallest bird in N. America. Eliminated from S. California, scattered populations exist that could recover if planned efforts are implemented.
Trivia
Bank Swallows
Bank Swallows - the smallest birds in N. America - nest in colonies in streamside banks. They build a grass & feather nest in a chamber at the end of a tunnel! Unfortunately, Threatened & declining in CA having been eliminated from Southern California.
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Batty about Bats?!
Bats, like us, are mammals, & feed their young on milk from mammary glands! The 45 species found in the US feed almost exclusively on night-flying insects including mosquitoes - playing a key role in keeping those populations in balance. Over half of the US Bat species are endangered or of special concern.
Website-Pages
Bay Area Earthquakes
Comparison of the last two major Bay Area Earthquakes - 1989 v. 1906. Easy to understand graphics. Links to more Earthquake Facts.
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Bay Nature - Saving San Bruno Mountain
Saving San Bruno Mountain: Butterflies and Bulldozers on an Island in Time. By Susan Zakin
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Bay Nature article
Good description of Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge and it's flora and fauna. Photo and map.
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Bay Nature article
Sharks in the bay? Read on! Article from Bay Nature - A Shore Thing: Looking Past the Present on the East Bay’s Waterfront.
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