The Natural History of Bodega Head

    A tiny Six-armed Sea Star ( Leptasterias sp.) photographed in Mendocino County on 31 May 2025.  This juvenile sea star was only ~3-4 mm...

    A couple of young Brush Rabbits ( Sylvilagus bachmani ) resting at the end of the day today (1 June 2025).  (There was a bit of a breeze...

    Pink Volcano Barnacle ( Tetraclita rubescens ) on 31 May 2025.  Thanks to Eric for another great barnacle photo! 

    Thatched Barnacle ( Semibalanus cariosus ) on 29 May 2025. Thanks for the great photo, Eric!  

    While out early working during the low tide this morning (27 May 2025),  we were in the middle of a survey when Eric heard a splash and ...

    I ran into Laura outside of the grocery story today.  She told me a story about discovering a Turkey Vulture ( Cathartes aura ) nest in ...

    Last week, Eric snapped a great photo of Ligia occidentalis .  You can find this interesting isopod scurrying across rocks in the high i...