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Rail Against Habitat Loss

“Rail against” habitat loss, pollution, and climate change this summer by viewing the Ridgway’s Rail, restoring its wetland habitat, and giving to our fundraising campaign.

Ridgway’s Rail — Rick Lewis

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  • What An Owl Knows

    Presented by Jennifer Ackerman

    Date: July 18, 2024

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    Human’s fascination with owls was first documented in the cave paintings at Chauvet in southern France. With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and foresight. But what does an owl really know? Jennifer Ackerman explores the rich biology and natural history of owls and examines remarkable new scientific discoveries about their brains and behavior.

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News

Reserve Tesla Park

In 2021, Golden Gate Bird Alliance and its allies successfully advocated to save the Alameda-Tesla property (Tesla Park) from off-road vehicle use. Now we need your help to convince the California State Parks Department to classify Tesla Park as a Reserve. Classifying the 3,100 acre site as a Reserve will ensure the parks department prioritizes…
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From our Blog

Monitoring Mount Sutro

By Dominik Mosur For much of my birding “career” I have been drawn to the concept of Patch Birding. This is an approach to birdwatching where a specific site is visited on a regular basis allowing for a real-time glimpse at the timing of migrant arrivals and departures, breeding behavior, and the influence of seasonal…
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Field Trips

GGAS field trip to Middle Harbor Shoreline Park / Photo by Ilana DeBare

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Join one of the 150+ free bird walks we offer each year! Learn about Bay Area birds and explore the shorelines, meadows, and woods they need to survive. Beginners welcome: See our calendar of upcoming Field Trips. Or join an expert-led birding trip to other regions and continents through our Travel with GGBA program.

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