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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Cathedral Birds in Stitches
Text and photos by Michael Lampen Editor’s Note: The choir-stall needlepoint at Grace Cathedral is just one example of how artists have been connecting birdsong
Sierra Valley Photography: An Abundance of Raptors
Text and photos by John Ehrenfeld Editor’s Note: You can have the opportunity to join John on our bonus Birdathon trip Field Photography with the
The Magic of Mitchell Canyon
By Steve and Carol Lombardi Editor’s Note: This blog post originally ran in March 2016. We’re rerunning it now to remind folks of the special
Gardening for the Birds
By Kathy Kramer In The Chickadee’s Guide to Gardening, a charming New York Times Op Ed article, Douglas Tellamy wrote, “Chances are, you have never thought of your
Bidding on Birding
By Alex Smolyanskaya One of the many special items up for bid during this year’s Birdathon Auction is a private Birding By Ear session with
It’s All Happening at the Zoo
By Beth Moseley Someone told me it’s all happening at the zoo I do believe it, I do believe it’s true. (Simon & Garfunkle. Lyrics
Top Ten Reasons to be a Birdathon Fundraiser
By Ilana DeBare Yay! You’ve signed up for an amazing Birdathon trip. (You haven’t? Check out the trips HERE) You’ve made a Birdathon donation (You
Behind the Scenes at the California Academy
Editor’s Note: To be a part of this year’s Birdathon trip Behind the Scenes at the Cal Academy go HERE for more information and registration.
From Birdathon Novice to Fundraising Champ
By Ilana DeBare Marjorie Powell had never done Birdathon fundraising before. In fact, she’d never done any kind of fundraising — no raffle ticket sales,
Dancing with Sage Grouse
By Bruce Mast Editor’s note: If you would like to experience Sage Grouse for yourself, we currently have one spot available for our March 22nd
Albany Mudflats-McLaughlin Eastshore State Park-Albany Bulb
Editor’s note: If you’ve never taken the time to read a trip report, you are missing out. Please enjoy Fred’s report and this “snapshot” of
Enjoy Our Wintering Birds While You Can
By Lee Friedman [Note: If you cannot see the accompanying photographs or if they are blurry, please click on the title or the “read in