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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Visiting Castle Rock breeding bird colony
By Patricia Bacchetti Early May marks the occurrence of Godwit Days, the annual birding festival in Arcata, in Humboldt County. By doing some advance planning
So many ways to speak out for birds!
By Ilana DeBare We’ve got a conservation triple-header happening — and you’re invited! Right now Golden Gate Bird Alliance has three major opportunities for you to speak
Birdathon 2016 – a smashing success
By Ilana DeBare Birdathon 2016 was a smashing success — delighting 198 birders who took part in 22 special field trips, and raising over $62,000
Miwok-style birding in the city
Editor’s Note: Each spring since 2011, Ivan Samuels has taken part in Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s annual Birdathon with a “Miwok-style” Birdathon – birding as
New partnership saves young herons in Oakland
By Ilana DeBare The ficus trees of downtown Oakland are an enticing but brutal spot for a heron rookery — lush canopies and nearby food
Burrowing Owl docenting: What a hoot!
By Rubi Abrams Newly retired from a fulfilling career as a community college librarian last year, I was ready to plunge into as many birding
A setback and new opportunity for Mount Sutro
By Pat Greene In April 2014, I wrote a post for the Golden Gate Bird Alliance blog, “Sutro Forest – Conservation Gem or Lost Opportunity,” about my
A setback and new opportunity for Mount Sutro
By Pat Greene In April 2014, I wrote a post for the Golden Gate Bird Alliance blog, “Sutro Forest – Conservation Gem or Lost Opportunity,” about my
WILD (ly successful) in Alameda
By Ilana DeBare Least Terns. Harbor Seals. Western Bluebirds…. Alameda’s rich variety of wildlife had their day in the sun – or, um, drizzle —
Herons above, artists below
By Ilana DeBare The herons and egrets that nest in the street trees of downtown Oakland have been painting the sidewalks white for years. On
Conserving seabirds on the “Isles of Amnesia”
By Mark Rauzon What does it mean to take direct action to save seabirds? Pulling weeds? Poisoning ants? Trapping rats? Killing cats? How far would
Mitchell Canyon: Birding Hotspot
By Steve and Carol Lombardi The north slope of Mt. Diablo near Clayton offers one of the best birding spots in the East Bay. Mitchell