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Peregrine falcons are the fastest animals on earth, capable of diving at upwards of 200 miles per hour to capture smaller birds, their main prey...

Have you seen a Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) this Fall, either on your hikes or at home?

The Mount Diablo Interpretive Association is celebrating a huge milestone this year, our 50th Anniversary!

Near the soon-to-be Mitchell Canyon Education Center, Mitchell Creek winds through riparian habitat, chaparral, oak woodland, grassland, and some pine forest. Each of these habitats has its own population of plants and animals that may not be found in the others.

Keep an eye out and an ear open!

Hey! What’s that small, seemingly-restless bird, on the move through the tree branches, making rapid chipping sounds and flicking its wings?

Wrentits are often heard and less-commonly seen, although if you wait one out, it may pop up for you.

Oyster Point is a special treat as it is a remote destination packed full of adventure and scenic beauty...This hike is about 11 miles with 2,200 feet of elevation gain and Fall is a good time to do it while the weather is cool and before heavy rains (and mud) come.