Small, iconic, and endangered, California least terns return every year to Alameda. In the early 1970s, the NAS Alameda base commander’s wife noticed and protected about 10 pairs of birds. In 2024, over 500 nests were recorded. Sharol Nelson-Embry tells their story with photos by Rick Lewis. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/31-yearsf-return-terns-bus-tours-alameda/

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Me and Max romping at Point Isabel! 🤩

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Max enjoying exploring on a beautiful day at Point Molate! I love to see him smile! 😊

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#marshmadness at Point Isabel! 😃

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Another beautiful hike at Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve! This time I brought my husband (OG hiking buddy) along with our sweet pupper Max. We got to see the Alameda (or Pallid) Manzanita in bloom! 😃

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Had a lovely hike with Max today at beautiful Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve! 😻

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Spending some time in nature with Max helped lift some of my sadness and dread about the LA fires, if only temporarily. Counting my blessings today, and thinking of all who are affected. Kennedy Grove Regional Park is beautiful!

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