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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Shelter-in-Place Birding
By David Rice I had planned to take my family this winter to see (and hear!) the cranes on Woodbridge Road near Lodi: arrive
May Your Shelter In Place Lift Up Your Birding Spirits
By Pam Young, Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s Executive Director Dear readers and members, During this protracted time when we follow the shelter in
GGBA’s “Call to Action on Climate”
By Linda Carloni Please welcome to the stage… Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s “Call to Action on Climate!” Well folks, we’ve done it! We now
Community Science in an Urban Park
By Noreen Weeden The Bison Paddock in Golden Gate Park sounds like an unlikely site for a community science project, but indeed it is.
Lake Merced: San Francisco’s Birding Jewel
By Angie Geiger Located in the southwest corner of San Francisco, Lake Merced is one of only three remaining freshwater lakes in the city.
Birding in Salesforce Park
Salesforce Park is not a place to go to expand your life list. But birding there is a fabulous way to start your day if you work downtown.
GGBA Launches New Strategic Plan
GGBA Launches New Strategic Plan By Carol Baird How often have you come across a bird and stood motionless to determine what it was
Thanks and Farewell to Noreen Weeden
An interview conducted by Melissa Ramos On Friday, January 17th, Noreen Weeden, Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s extraordinary Director of Volunteers, retired from her position.
Remembering Whitney Dotson
Whitney Dotson served as a bridge between the East Bay’s conservation and social justice movements. He understood the connection between healthy open spaces and healthy communities, and helped to strengthen both.
Communicating with you in 2020
We want to be sure you’re not missing any of our news or event announcements!
Wren House Adventures
By Doug Donaldson A few years ago, my wife and I noticed a pair of beautiful little Bewick’s Wrens frequenting our backyard feeder. Eventually my
Rarities and sunshine at 2019 SF CBC
By Siobhan Ruck Thanks to all participants in this year’s San Francisco Christmas Bird Count – we had a great turnout and a clear (but