March 1 — May 31

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.






Skaggs Island Raptors
This trip is now full. For many years, GGBA has offered driving tours on the property, but unfortunately due to COVID there has not been a GGBA tour on the property since February 2020. At this time the US Fish & Wildlife Service is granting us a very special opportunity to revisit Skaggs Island albeit…
How To Participate
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.
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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.
Free tickets available on April 21
Join the Host Committee
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.