Bay Nature magazine

When a crow turns up dead, other crows reliably gather to observe the corpse. Researchers are trying to figure out whyand what crow funerals can tell us about human and non-human death rituals. P.S. Happy Halloween! There's a Blue Hunter's Moon tonight. A full moon on Halloween only occurs every 18 to 19 years, so enjoy the spooky sight https://baynature.org///29/flying-in-for-the-crow-funeral/

Spiders are particularly active in fall, when they mate, lay eggs, and eventually die. Cross orb weavers, or "pumpkin spiders," are one of the most visible Bay Area spiders.

These arachnids are surprisingly abundant in the Bay Area's forests! But have no fear: they're small, shy, and have a sting milder than a honeybee’s.

Wildland-Urban Interface zones are considered high-risk areas for wildfires. But in the era of destructive megafires, is the notion of the "WUI" still relevant?

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Find out what makes sunsets more vibrant, why they're so colorful in the first place, and what season offers the most spectacular sunsets.