Birds common in Berkeley at risk from climate change
Several of Berkeley's most beloved backyard birds are at risk from the climate crisis, according to a new report from the National Audubon Society.
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The Edge of Extinction, Part 5: Trout in doubt — Video
In the final episode of our five-part Edge Of Extinction video series we talk to experts about the impressive but endangered steelhead trout.
The Edge of Extinction, Part 4: Owl good things must come to an end — Video
In the fourth of our five-part Edge Of Extinction video series, we meet the only owl that nests underground — the super-cute, but threatened burrowing owl.
The Edge of Extinction, Part 3: Bees in a squeeze — Video
In the third of our five-part Edge Of Extinction video series, we talk to experts about urban bees which are threatened by the use of chemicals, loss of habitat and the climate crisis.
The Edge of Extinction, Part 2: The best-laid plans of mice and men — Video
In the second of our five-part Edge Of Extinction video series, we meet the salt marsh harvest mouse which lives on our shoreline, and has been on the endangered species list since 1970.
The Edge of Extinction, Part 1: Turtles in trouble — Video
In the first of our five-part Edge Of Extinction video series, we meet the western pond turtles. Although these beloved creatures seem to be doing well, appearances can be deceptive.
Mountain lion sighted above UC Berkeley campus
The mountain lion sighting occurred on July 17 at 9 a.m. on the Upper Fire Trail near Skyline Ridge.
LISTEN: Haunting sound of gray fox barking at Berkeley man and his poodle
Mark Berger was walking his standard poodle, Niko, in the Berkeley Hills on Monday night when a high-pitched animal call took them by surprise. He has shared his audio recording of the encounter with Berkeleyside.
City, Cal envision a bee-friendly Berkeley
A coalition of students and residents is creating quite a buzz for more bee-friendly habitat in Berkeley.
Couple introduces Berkeley falcons to the world, one post at a time
Peregrine falcons have nested on the Campanile for three years running, and this year, thanks to a live webcam and social media, people from around the world watched falcon chicks hatch and learn to fly.
Rattlesnakes more active with warmer weather, naturalist warns
We checked in with EBRPD naturalist Ashley Adams to get the lowdown on how to deal with these potentially dangerous creatures.
It’s official: Cal falcon chicks have flown the nest … and webcam watchers are bereft
After months of being glued to every move made by a family of peregrine falcons on the UC Berkeley campus, the two chicks that hatched in April have fledged.
