Turn the volume up for waterfall and bird sounds! With a quiet valley and the arrival of spring, Yosemite's wildlife had a busy weekend! We identified a variety of birds, spotted several coyotes, watched entertaining squirrels, and even found a bear, recently awoken from hibernation, grazing on fresh spring grass. Yosemite is home (at least part of the year) to about 90 species of mammals and over 200 species of birds, not to mention amphibians, reptiles, insects, and other small critters! Explo

Yosemite Wildlife has arrived in Yosemite! The first box of books was unboxed earlier this week by author Beth Pratt, photographer Robb Hirsch, and the Conservancy’s Chief of Yosemite Operations, Adonia Ripple. The first comprehensive book in more than a century dedicated entirely to Yosemite’s remarkable wild animal world. Yosemite Wildlife is available now at Conservancy bookstores in Yosemite National Park. You can also preorder online prior to the official launch date of October 28. Descript

4.4K views · 85 reactions | With a quiet valley and the arrival of spring, Yosemite's wildlife is busy. Watch the waterfall, and see birds, a coyote, a bear and squirrels enjoy the national park that is closed due to the coronavirus lockdown. | The Modesto Bee | Facebook