Explore our new StoryMap, which identifies key migratory pathways and highlights the most important public lands in California for birds.
9 months ago

We have one batch of photos left besides today's, so this feature will become sporadic as of tomorrow. You know what to do! But John Avise has come through...
4 months ago

Waders abound all throughout Bombay Hook, with many native North American species taking full advantage of the rich array of invertebrates that can be found...
3 months ago

You didn't imagine it. That was a tiny blue tail you saw wriggling through the damp leaves and brush. Illustrations by Jane Kim.
11 months ago

We are exploring and documenting new emerging habitats at the Salton Sea. The agricultural drains, seasonal and perennial streams, and washes that used to run...
1 month ago

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) Beak length: 3 to 4 inches Location: The Black Skimmer has three different species distributed across the globe.
6 months ago