Birds

Spotted: Ducks in a row — really!

We've all heard "get your ducks in a row." Well it looks like these ducks spotted in the lake at Sharon Park got the message!

by Linda Hubbard
on October 14, 2026

The Other Side of the Creek: The Bridge That Waited for the Birds

Editor’s note: “The Other Side of the Creek” is a series designed to capture the life and spirit just beyond San Francisquito Creek, the shared

by Ardan Michael Blum
on October 9, 2026

Spotted: Egret enjoying San Francisquito Creek

Jonathan Leblanc spotted this beautiful egret in taking a dip in San Francisquito Creek. He took the photo from San Mateo bike bridge. Photo by

by Linda Hubbard
on June 24, 2026

Taking part in the first Filoli bird walk on a warm last day of winter

For the first time Filoli is offering walking bird tours. Rick Morris, our local Menlo Park bird photographer and tour guide, joined the group yesterday.

by Rick Morris
on March 20, 2026

Filoli offers three guided bird walks in March

On Thursday, March 19; Friday, March 20; and Monday, March 23, stretch your legs at Filoli on a beginner-friendly bird walk that invites you to

by Contributed Content
on March 15, 2026

Ever hear about the San Francisco Egg Wars?

In the year 1848, the city of San Francisco could hardly be called a “city” — fewer than 1,000 people lived there. But that year,

by Dan Lewis
on February 6, 2026

Scenes from Sunday’s Portola Valley Wildlife Day

Portola Valley Wildlife Day took place on Sunday, January 25, at the Town Center. Hosted by the Nature and Science Committee, the event focused on

by Linda Hubbard
on January 26, 2026

View native birds and learn their stories on January 4 at Belle Haven Library

On Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 11:00 am to Noon, come to the Belle Haven Library (100 Terminal Ave) to join Native Bird Connections for

by Contributed Content
on December 29, 2025

Corrected email for Rick Morris bird tours

Yesterday's post about burrowing owl tours with Rick Morris contained an incorrect email address. For those interested in finding out more about Rick's tours, here

by Linda Hubbard
on December 15, 2025

Burrowing owl adventures with Rick Morris of IntheWildwithRick

As many of you know, Menlo Park resident Rick Morris started his walking bird tours in January 2024. At the end of April 2024 —

by Linda Hubbard
on December 14, 2025