Category Archives: wildlife

Native Coyote and Non-Native Kangaroo Apples

Posted on October 3, 2017 by

In these times of so much bad news, we republish here a delightful post from the CoyoteYipps blog of wildlife photographer and coyote advocate Janet Kessler (with permission). KANGAROO APPLE OR POROPORO I watched a coyote forage in one of … Continue reading →

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A Bald Eagle Makes a Rare Visit to San Francisco

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

This website usually focuses on threats to our parks, trees, and nature from tree destruction and pesticides. But sometimes, we just want to celebrate the nature and the wonderful life we see in our amazing city. From whales in the … Continue reading →

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“Seasons”: Our Glorious Forests Are Waning, Review by Janet Kessler

Posted on November 19, 2016 by

Recently, SFForest was invited to preview a new movie, Seasons. It’s a beautiful depiction of the transition of a forested world to one dominated by humans and their works. We think it would interest those of our readers who love … Continue reading →

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Barn Owls in Glen Canyon

Posted on July 30, 2016 by

Did you know that Glen Canyon has Barn Owls (Tyto Alba) as well as our famous Great Horned Owls?!  Barn owls are much smaller than the cat-sized Great Horned Owls, weighing just over a pound and reaching about a foot … Continue reading →

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