This is a photo of what is believed to be the very last California Quail living in San Francisco. It's breeding season, and this fellow has been calling out in the Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park but there is no female to respond. Just a reminder to be mindful of your outdoor pets and if you happen to spot this lone male, cherish the moment. Photo shared by Golden Gate Audubon Society and taken by Bob Gunderson.
A New Colony of Caspian Tern Decoys on Aramburu Island
Richardson Bay Audubon Center is attacting breeding pairs of Caspian Terns with these newly painted tern decoys—a strategy successfully used by previous tern relocation efforts.