GGBA BLOG
Welcome to our online blog featuring thoughtful articles on everything from birding hotspots to bird science written by members of our community.
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Earth Day 2020: Reflections
Editor’s Note: Some of our GGBA staff and board have compiled their reflections on what Earth Day means to them and the actions we can
Earth Day at 50
By Maureen Lahiff I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, famous for the burning Cuyahoga River in summer 1969. There had been several fires on
Now Is The Time To Garden For Birds
By Kathy Kramer Birding from home has become more important than ever in our current sheltered situation. Many of us are learning that it
Street Life: The San Francisco Edition
By Richard Bradus One of the (few) benefits of this crisis is the marked reduction of traffic and the attendant noise, allowing us to
Sheltering in Place: Zuihitsu
By Gerry Traucht Editor’s Note: Gerry offers us glimpses of what he sees on his Berkeley strolls. This unique collection embodies the qualities of
Birding Through the Feelings
By Megan Fradley-Smith One of my earliest childhood memories, one that brings me much joy, is of a moment in kindergarten on a class
When Birds Are More Than a Hobby
By Alan Krakauer Like many of you, I count birds as a “necessary luxury,” something I feel I can’t live without, or at
Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve: An Oasis in SF
By Whitney Grover There’s something magical about stepping off a concrete sidewalk and onto a dirt path. The claustrophobic buildings are replaced by comforting
House Listing near Corona Heights under Coronavirus Restrictions
By Brian Fitch For many years now, I’ve been compiling a list of bird species that I’ve seen from my home near Corona Heights
You Never Know Who Might Show Up On Your Doorstep One Morning
By Elliot Janca Editor’s Note: Elliot is one of GGBA’s youngest birders. Before our Birdathon postponement, Elliot was an active participant in our
A Walk in Our Redwoods
By Miles and Teresa Tuffli We’re always attuned to the bird activity at our house, but since our beloved pup died this past October,
Breakfast with Towhees, Lunch with Finches
By Kseniya Tuchinskaya The world is upside down but the House Finches outside my window don’t know this. Every morning, I eat breakfast in