Our biggest fundraiser of the year is back, with a 2024 goal of raising $90,000 to protect Bay Area birds. Your participation supports our youth education program, habitat restoration, and conservation advocacy.
Chelsea will be sharing her thoughts and perspectives on “Nest Building”. No, not bird nests per say, but rather the spaces we build to create a lasting community with our fellow birders. About Our Speaker Chelsea Connor is the co-founder of Black Birders Week, a 2024 GGBA Birding for Everyone Fellow, and an MS candidate…
Burrowing Owls The Western Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small, ground-dwelling species of owl found in North and South America. Native to open landscapes with low vegetation such as grasslands, prairies, and deserts, it nests in underground burrows abandoned by other animals.1 Southern populations of the Burrowing Owl are year-round residents; northern populations are…
In this talk, Aaron with discuss the connections that created and define the Deltafrom its formation to its ecology and, biodiversity. The talk will also explore some of theecological and social complexities the Delta embraces and faces. About Our Speaker Aaron N. K. Haiman has been a student of nature his entire life. He spent…
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…
The San Francisco Bay is the largest estuary on the west coast of the United States, and is home to a wide range of birds, from rails to shorebirds, waders, and ducks. Over 90% of the tidal wetlands around the estuary have been lost, but there is now large-scale local support for protecting and restoring…
Welcome to Golden Gate Bird Alliance! After months of deliberation and outreach, our new name was ratified by members on August 17 during an Annual Member Meeting at the David Brower Center in Berkeley. Throughout our process to find a new name, we were reminded over and over again from our members and the community-at-large…
Songbirds communicate with one another for many reasons – to find and attract a mate, to defend their territory, or even to band together to ward off a predator. However, levels of human-generated noise, also known as anthropogenic noise, and encroachment into bird habitats continue to rise year after year. Birds are thus faced with…
Bald Eagles at Corica Park Golf Course Update: Bald Eagle egg(s) have been laid! More info below. Bald Eagles are nesting at Corica Park golf course in Alameda, and we couldn’t be more excited about it! Bald Eagles, a symbol of our nation, were once rare in most parts of the US, including in the…
Alcatraz Island Brandt’s Cormorants moved into San Francisco Bay in the early 1990s during a coastward population shift. Alcatraz is now one of the largest Brandt’s Cormorant breeding colonies, outperforming its ocean counterparts despite a high level of human disturbance in this urban setting. The bay hosts a large anchovy population and demersal fish nursery,…
Introduce Oakland residents to the birds of Lake Merritt! We’re currently seeking volunteers to serve as Lake Merritt docents from November through February, when the lake has its more abundant bird life. A training session will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, October 19 at 7 p.m. What’s involved? Together with another volunteer, you’ll spend two…
Choose from over 35 unique birding trips and behind-the-scenes opportunities and support local Bay Area Birds. Registration opens Wednesday, February 28th
Go birding and support Bay Area birds by creating your own fundraising campaign through our easy-to-use platform. Then, share your campaign with friends and family!
Form a 3-10 person team and sign up for our “Big Day” birding competition to see who can observe the most species and raise the most money on April 27th!
Outbid the rest of the birding community on a wide selection of one-of-a-kind prizes including incredible birding retreats. The online auction opens May 5 and closes May 20th.
Donate to individual fundraisers who have an active campaign this year here
Support a team competing during the Bay Birding Challenge here
Make a one-time donation during our Birdathon campaign period here
Awards Celebration
Sunday, May 19 2024
The Shoreline Center (MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland)
Join in-person to celebrate our success during this year’s Birdathon! This is your opportunity to mingle, share Birdathon stories, enjoy boutique wines and gourmet appetizers, and most importantly, honor our dedicated field trip leaders and fundraisers.
Join the Host Committee and keep this year’s celebration event free for the rest of our community! Make your tax-deductible donation to Golden Gate Bird Alliance to help cover the cost of our venue rental fee and catering costs.
