GUESS THAT BIRD
The largest flying bird in North America, the California Condor is one of the most endangered birds in the world. Rarely flapping, except during takeoff and landing, it is a superb glider that covers enormous distances each day.
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Phil’s Photo Monday
Photo by: Phil Robertson
Cool Facts
In the first half of the 20th century, the Anna’s Hummingbird bred only in northern Baja California and southern California. The planting of exotic flowering trees provided nectar and nesting sites, and allowed the … Read more
New Conservation Easement Aquired
WHF acquires Schaefer Ranch Conservation Easement
Last month WHF signed the Schaefer Ranch conservation easement which preserves 291 acres of native wildlife habitat and protected species that utilize these habitats. Located in north Alameda County, this property is ideally … Read more
Phil’s Photo Monday
AMERICAN ROBIN
Cool Facts
An American Robin can produce three successful broods in one year. On average, though, only 40 percent of nests successfully produce young. Only 25 percent of those fledged young survive to November. From that point … Read more
Guess the name of this plant
Photo by: Barry Anderson
Chaparral penstemon (Penstemon heterophyllus) is a highly variable herbaceous perennial found in the grasslands, chaparral, and woodlands of California. The purple flowers bloom in May or June, sometimes later. This photograph [number 1] was … Read more