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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Pterosaurs – older and bigger than birds
By Jack Dumbacher Powered flight is perhaps the most iconic ability of birds. Their feathers and wings have set them apart from other vertebrates, and
Black Oystercatcher nesting success at Heron’s Head
By Mary Betlach I’ve walked at Heron’s Head Park on San Francisco’s southeastern shoreline since 2005 and casually observed juvenile Black Oystercatchers there most years.
Golden Gate Bird Alliance and the 1,300 acres
By William Hudson & Ilana DeBare The new two-mile McCosker Loop Trail in Orinda is a short trail with a long story behind it –
Golden Gate Bird Alliance and the 1,300 acres
By William Hudson & Ilana DeBare The new two-mile McCosker Loop Trail in Orinda is a short trail with a long story behind it –
Protect Ocean Beach and its habitat
By Bill McLaughlin San Francisco’s western border is Ocean Beach, a fantastic open space for hiking, surfing, fishing, viewing wildlife, and more. Sloat Boulevard is the southernmost
Genetic mapping of Northern Spotted Owls
Bay Area researchers have mapped the DNA of the Northern Spotted Owl, gaining information that could shed light on how this threatened Pacific Coast bird
Lake Merritt wildlife at risk from A’s stadium plan
Editor’s Note: Golden Gate Bird Alliance came out in opposition last week to the proposal to relocate the Oakland A’s baseball stadium to a site adjacent
What are your dreams for Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s next century?
By Ilana DeBare Yesterday we printed quotes from our volunteers about what they most appreciate about Golden Gate Bird Alliance. Today we’re sharing other responses
What do you love about Golden Gate Bird Alliance?
By Ilana DeBare Last year, while planning for our Centennial exhibit, we conducted a survey of our most active volunteers to learn what they felt
Presidio of San Francisco: Birding Hotspot
By Alan Hopkins With a bird list of more than 200 species, the Presidio has become a beloved site for Bay Area birdwatchers. The area
Burrowing Owl docents start their 11th season
By Della Dash Everyone loves Burrowing Owls… once they actually see one. As Burrowing Owl docents with Golden Gate Bird Alliance, we get the added
How birds handle hot weather
By Bob Lewis With our temperature climbing this week, some of us are wondering how birds deal with elevated temperatures. Remember, they’re sitting inside a