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High on birds: Birds of the Sierra
By Eric Schroeder The first afternoon of the Golden Gate Bird Alliance class on Birds of the Sierra was going well. The twenty-one class members
Lobbying for birds at the state Capitol
By Ilana DeBare Cynical folks like to joke about the “turkeys” who serve in elected office. But we encountered only one turkey last Wednesday during
GGNRA Superintendent Joss Meets with GGBA
By Philip Gerrie In May, Golden Gate Bird Alliance representatives met with the new Superintendent of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Laura Joss. GGBA
Wild Osprey Boat Cruise
By Melani King Osprey boat tour? That was the email subject line from my friend Ann inquiring whether I’d be interested in this boat trip.
Bright Sparks at Lake Merritt
By Hilary Powers Note: this blog first appeared in the May 2018 edition of The Tidings A few participants in the April 4th-Wednesday Golden Gate
Jay Yard Bird Stories
by Jim Chiropolos I have often wondered which of these species is more assertive and my yard is proving to be a great location to
Richmond honors its feathered citizens
By Blake Edgar Dozens of big colorful birds alighted on the concrete in front of Richmond’s City Hall Wednesday morning. More than 30 local artists,
Gardening for the birds
By Kathy Kramer 2018 is Year of the Bird. Noreen Weeden, Volunteer Director at Golden Gate Bird Alliance said “A positive action you can take is
Treasure hunting
By Eric James Schroeder As I drove into the Maxwell Cemetery, I was doubtful. As birding habitat goes, this small country cemetery in the middle
Meaningful help for owls
By Eddie Bartley and Noreen Weeden Ari Dalfen, an “almost” 9-year-old and a 3rd grader, hails from the Richmond District in San Francisco. Recently, along
A winter day at the Salton Sea
By Holly Bern The Salton Sea, in the Imperial Valley of southern California, is a critical stop for many birds on the Pacific Flyway, and
Brown-headed Cowbirds in the Bay Area
Editor’s Note: When I was new to birding, I was puzzled by the hostility shown by many veteran birders to the Brown-headed Cowbird. Mere mention