# @kqed on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2YhKJM887
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/7974178-kqed-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/legacy-do/7f59a43235354633b9763dee362410cf88db5410ceaabfd0457035593dc551db.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-01-25T19:23:07.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** KQED (@KQED) — https://gondola.cc/KQED

## Caption

Whether or not the Farallon Islands are visible from shore is always a good measure of how clear a day we’re having in the San Francisco Bay Area. Situated 27 miles west of the Golden Gate, the cluster of 20 islets is often obscured by fog or marine layer — but on the clearest of days they emerge as a blurry silhouette on the horizon line.

The islands are closed to the public because they’re now a wildlife refuge where a dazzling array of birds and other wildlife thrive. But over the years, the islands have served many purposes, and been home to a few brave souls willing to weather the inhospitable conditions.

Head to the link in our bio to learn the full history from #BayCurious.

✍️: Olivia Allen-Price

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## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| KQED | @KQED | https://gondola.cc/KQED | Media Company |
| Myron Caringal | @myroncari | https://gondola.cc/myroncari | Journalist |

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