GGBA BLOG
Welcome to our online blog featuring thoughtful articles on everything from birding hotspots to bird science written by members of our community.
In order to keep this blog as engaging and relevant as possible we welcome all interested contributors to pitch their article idea(s) to our communications desk at rnakano@goldengatebirds.org
We are especially interested in publishing blog posts from writers within underrepresented communities including; Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities. For more information on contributing blog posts and the editing process visit our Blog Guideline page here.
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Virtual Advocacy Day: Behind the Scenes
By Marjorie Powell Two weeks ago, four Alameda residents participated in what was, for them, a first-time experience — talking to state legislators through
From Film to Digital: The Learning Continues
By Carree M. In a previous blog, I discussed lessons I learned from a tree while backyard birding to hone my audio and visual
Osprey Banding: Explained
By Teresa Ely My name is Teresa and I am the Banding Manager at Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO), a program of the Golden
Audubon California Advocacy Day Goes Virtual
By Maureen Lahiff Traditionally, California Advocacy Day has been an in-person event that takes place in Sacramento, California. In a good year, you’ll find
Reflecting on #BlackBirdersWeek
By Melissa Ramos Have you heard of #BlackBirdersWeek? This social media event took place last week and was a response to the racist treatment
Tex Buss: Bird Artist
Editor’s Note: Tex Buss is one of many talented artists whose work is featured in Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s first-ever online bird art auction, which runs
Clay Anderson: Bird Artist
Editor’s Note: Clay Anderson is one of many talented artists whose work is featured in Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s first-ever online bird art auction, which
Daryl Goldman: Bird Artist
Editor’s Note: Daryl Goldman is one of many talented artists whose work is featured in Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s first-ever online bird art auction, which runs
Nancy Overton: Bird Artist
Editor’s Note: Nancy Overton is one of many talented artists whose work is featured in Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s first-ever online bird art auction, which runs
David Tomb: Bird Artist
Editor’s Note: David Tomb is one of many talented artists whose work is featured in GGBA’s first ever online bird art auction, which runs from
Mandy, Feisty, the Mandarin Duck
By Linda Swanson My story begins on November 17, 2014 in Golden Gate Park at the inlet curve of Stow Lake. Annually, one or
Backyard Birding
By Carol Oakes We all need positivity in our lives right now, which is why I’m encouraging everybody to start noticing the little joyful