Nature

The Australian Flame Tree has one of the most dazzling floral displays. In fact, the word “flame” in the name refers to its canopy of scarlet flowers - the tree looks on fire!

Patti shares a landscape photo of Faria Beach and a throwback from the lightning storm.

An edhat reader shares a photo of a "fiery" sunset from Wednesday.

An edhat reader assessed what they thought of swarming oak moths.

An edhat reader captured a photo of a roadrunner on their red wagon.

Santa Barbara County Animal Services advocates peaceful co-existence with our native wildlife population and provides tips.

Cody captured a stunning photo of Santa Cruz Island and a oak tree pushing through the fog at dawn.

A reader captured video of a wild animal in their backyard and is curious what it is.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, the oldest botanic garden dedicated exclusively to the conservation of native plants and habitats, is recognized as a 2021 Travelers’ Choice award winner.

An edhat reader shares a photo of a green lynx spider that is eating a honey bee.

Edhat readers share their photos of the Harvest Moon.

The Nile Tulip Tree explodes with a dazzling display of yellow flowers from July through September.

A reader reports several black bear sightings in the neighborhoods near Parma Park. 

A reader captured videos of a bobcat hunting in their creekside garden.

Calling all beach lovers! Join us for the world's largest single-day volunteer cleanup on Coastal Cleanup Day, Saturday, September 18th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Cody captures a stunning photo of two neighborhood red tail hawks.

An edhat reader spotted a bird-sized moth called a Black Witch in Goleta.

Patti shares photos of dolphins showing off near Rincon Point.

An edhat reader believes they observed the a rare pod of False Killer Whales on Friday.

The Zoo’s Animal Care and Health team has confirmed that two of its endangered female giraffes are pregnant.

Edhat readers share photos of their favorite Summer visitors. 

Patti shares photos of waves and surf at Faria Beach.

An edhat reader reports a bear was captured on camera near Barker Pass and Sycamore Canyon Roads.

The beautiful and awe-inspiring Bunya-Bunya tree is easy to spot around town, because of its massive size and its rounded skyline silhouette.

Bonnie shares a photo from a trip to see the Sensorio Field of Light in Paso Robles.

On August 6 Santa Barbara Zoo’s Amur leopard, Ajax, gave birth to her first cub, and the two are doing well and currently bonding behind the scenes.

A local photographer has won the 22nd California Ocean and Coastal Amateur Photography Contest.

Max shares a photo flying above the Santa Ynez Valley.

A reader shares photos of a recent bobcat sighting in the Mission Canyon area.

An edhatter learns that Chipmunks enjoy eating succulents.