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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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
Goodbye Until an Unknown Time
By Marjorie Powell I felt a pang of disappointment as I canceled the hotel reservation for the Sage Grouse three-day trip that I signed
Birds Don’t Know About Social Distancing
By Britta Shoot Cheep cheep cheep! The sparrows and finches are here. I don’t know what time it is—I still haven’t opened my
Dreaming of Birds While Sheltered-in-Place
By Paloma MacKenzie Two Mondays ago, I showed up to work expecting the usual commotion that comes with tasks piling up over the weekend.
Lessons From A Tree
By Carree M. Nature is always presenting us with opportunities to learn if we take a moment to fully absorb these gifts. While the
Birding While Sheltered in Place: Reflections
By Kathleen Murphy My dad was a bird watcher. He could name species without a guide. When he passed, I saw my first blue
Add Birding To Your Social Distancing Routine
By Alex Smolyanskaya The coronavirus situation is developing rapidly, with frequent changes to government guidelines. Check local sources for updates before leaving your home.