Stories at the Seashore
From tiny mushrooms to the grand starry sky—presenting the stories of Point Reyes National Seashore.
Photographer Spotlight: Ashnee Gounden
Growing up in South Africa, I dreamed of exploring the wild, and my love for animals kept me watching every National Geographic episode I could find. I never really had the chance to travel around my own country, and it wasn’t until I moved to the US ten years ago and started exploring national parks that I picked up a camera. I focus on wildlife, and photography has become my way of capturing the moments that make me pause and truly appreciate the beauty of the wild places around us. There’s nothing I’d rather be doing in my spare time, and I love being able to share that wonder with others.
April 2025 Monthly Marvels: Skydiving Salamanders, Woodrat Castles, & Wild Ginger
This month, the Seashore is flourishing—birds are busy building nests, babies are being born, and flowers are blooming! Explore some…
March 2025 Monthly Marvels: The Blue Issue
March in Point Reyes has arrived in shades of blue! Blue can be a rare color in nature, but is…
February 2025 Monthly Marvels: The Tree of Umbrellas & Tidepool Real Estate
This month, Point Reyes’ inhabitants are busy—marine critters are on the hunt for intertidal real estate, young elephant seals are…
January 2025 Monthly Marvels: Migration of Hearts, Antlers, Coho Salmon, & More
From the sight of gray whales’ migration of hearts to the sound of elfin saddle mushrooms catapulting their spores up…
December 2024 Monthly Marvels: The Secrets of Newts & New Moons
Welcome to Monthly Marvels—our new blog series featuring the many wonders of Point Reyes National Seashore.
Night Flying
Follow the incredible journey of golden-crowned sparrows—nocturnal migrants—as they fly to their wintering grounds in Point Reyes National Seashore and…