Mammals

Not Only Birds

Birds aren’t the only ones that feed on fennel seeds. Ground squirrels know what’s good, too. This individual stood tall

I’ve been searching for Burrowing Owls in their usual haunts almost daily — sometimes twice daily — since the beginning

I was scanning the water’s edge for Burrowing Owls. Heard a big splash down below. A harbor seal had thrust

Squirrels are famous for burying acorns and other yummies and then remembering where they are. In this they’re better than

Ever since childhood I’ve been advised to chew my food well, every bite a hundred times, before swallowing. This ground

As I watched, a Great Blue Heron flew in from the North Basin and landed on the grass near the

The Wild Radish plants in many spots in the park have begun to set fruit. The young fruits are long,

If I’m not mistaken, this is a young Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus Beecheyi) probably on one of its first outings beyond

It lay there in the north side water so quietly that I thought it was a log. Then I saw

Josh Hauer visited the park with his uncle two weeks ago, and took some wildlife photos. Here are three of