San Francisco Bay

The San Francisco Bay is currently in the news due to two unusual wildlife incidents. First, a windsurfer collided with a gray whale near Crissy Field on March 24th, an event captured on video and recently gone viral. Second, a coyote swam over a mile across the bay to Alcatraz Island. This coyote, nicknamed Floyd, is being monitored by scientists. The coyote's presence on Alcatraz, known for its abandoned prison, is raising concerns about its potential impact on the island's bird population. Authorities are considering relocating the coyote if it poses a threat to the local ecosystem. These events highlight the bay's role as a habitat for diverse wildlife and the challenges of managing human and animal interactions in an urbanized environment.