Stories at the Seashore
From tiny mushrooms to the grand starry sky—presenting the stories of Point Reyes National Seashore.
Behind Point Reyes Elephant Seals’ Pink Flipper Tags
Each February, NPS Marine Ecologist Sarah Codde and PRNSA Biological Science Technician Aiko Goldston work together to apply flipper tags to weaned elephant seal pups whose mothers have recently left. Each tag has a unique number and color; all Point Reyes & Farallon Islands seals receive a pink tag, and seals at other colonies across California receive differently colored identifiers.
January-February 2026 Monthly Marvels: Acorn Woodpecker Drama & Magical Scarlet Elf Cups
This January and February, the park is bustling with winter happenings of all kinds. Acorn woodpeckers are tending to their…
Of Snoozing Badgers & Puffball Mushrooms: Exploring Point Reyes’ Wintertime Grasslands
During the rainy season, Point Reyes grasslands become blanketed with young verdant sprouts—the start of the spring green-up. Often overshadowed…
The Rhythms of Point Reyes Wildlife
As PRNSA’s wildlife biological technician, the rhythm of Aiko Goldston’s work throughout the year reflects the philopatric behavior of several…
~3,000 Coho Salmon Released in Redwood Creek
Last month, ~3,000 juvenile coho salmon were released into Redwood Creek at Muir Beach to help boost the watershed’s population…
Mira is on the Mend!
Mira, a member of our Morgan Horse Ranch equine ensemble, is on the road to recovery!
A Badger Rescue at Point Reyes!
A few weeks ago, a National Park Service staff member found an injured badger in Point Reyes National Seashore, most…
