The Orionid meteor shower is active from mid-October, peaking on Oct. 21. Orion takes up residence in the southern West Marin skies, just overhead in the morning darkness.

Black tailed deer linger around the picnic area stocking up on the bounty of acorns; it is amazing to watch them in “deer yoga” bending under the horse corral fences.

The duck hunting season on the Tomales Bay Ecological Reserve brings unexpected popping sounds to the area from…