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Alcatraz Island

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Alcatraz Island

@AlcatrazIsland

The Rock, originally an army fort and prison (1850 to 1934), for 29 years it was the famous penitentiary before being occupied by American Indians in 1969.

Joined July 2008

Alcatraz Island
@AlcatrazIsland
Jul 8, 2024
Learn about the transformative power of horticultural therapy within prison settings at our next Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series at the @SFPublicLibrary 7/13 from 2-3:30pm. More info here: ow.ly/AOuV50SxoqI #EncuentraTuParque #FindYourPark NPS photo/Ashley Borrego
Alcatraz Island
@AlcatrazIsland
Jul 21, 2023
Ever learn how to get food by having a dead bird tossed to you while flying upwards of 50mph? No? Neither have we. It's #FalconFriday! 🤔🤔🤔🤔: #DYK that a #PeregrineFalcon fledgling learns to hunt by having prey passed to it in mid-air? 📷: NPS / M. Barnes
Alcatraz Island
@AlcatrazIsland
Jul 20, 2023
Take a walk on the West Road. You won't egret it. In summer Snowy Egrets are commonly spotted from the West Road. Where do you like to bird watch? Learn more about Alcatraz birds: nps.gov/alca/learn/nat… 📷: NPS / Jacqueline Quale #BirdPuns #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
Alcatraz Island
@AlcatrazIsland
Jul 17, 2023
Campfire programs: the greatest thing since sliced bread! We're excited to bring @AlcatrazIsland to @presidiosf for a campfire program at the Tunnel Tops. This Wed, July 19, 4-4:30pm - Join Ranger Tom to learn all about dining on the Rock. 📷: GGNRA Park Archives
Alcatraz Island
@AlcatrazIsland
Jun 30, 2023
I screech! You screech! We all screech for #FalconFriday! 🤔🤔🤔🤔: #DYK that once falcons leave the nest, they spend 6-8 weeks with their parents? During this important time, the adult falcons teach their offspring how to hunt and handle prey in flight. 📷: NPS / M. Barnes