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
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How birding passion creates star fundraisers
By Ilana DeBare When Lisa Eileen Hern agreed to take part in Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s Birdathon last year, she thought she’d raise $100 …
Oakland CBC – final numbers are in!
Editor’s Note: Results have now been finalized for the 2013 Oakland Christmas Bird Count. Here is a summary by CBC Co-Compilers Dave Quady and Bob
Protecting birds and cats with a “catio”
By Ilana DeBare The black cat named Totoro trained his bright yellow eyes on a Chestnut-backed Chickadee singing on a branch. The chickadee was only
Meet Laura Gobbi, our new Board President
By Ilana DeBare We’re excited to welcome Laura Gobbi as the new president of Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s board! (Just to avoid confusion: This is
A birdy Valentine’s Day from GGBA!
By Ilana DeBare Which pair of birds best sums up YOUR relationship(s)? “Sometimes I feel like we’re talking past each other.” “I’m head over
GGBA op-ed in the SF Chronicle
GGBA Executive Director Mike Lynes speaks out on behalf of wildlife and balanced uses of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in an op-ed in
Snowy Plovers at Alameda
By Ilana DeBare For the past couple of months, Golden Gate Bird Alliance volunteers have been monitoring the small population of threatened Western Snowy Plovers
Mike Lynes moves to Audubon California
Mike Lynes, Executive Director of Golden Gate Bird Alliance, will be stepping down from GGBA to become Director of Public Policy for Audubon California on
A victory for Cliff Swallows
By Ilana DeBare Cliff Swallows in the North Bay will have a safer nesting season in 2014 – thanks to successful advocacy by Bay Area
A new year, a cleaner marsh
By Audre Newman It was a king tide on the last beautiful day of 2013. Many bird watchers were crowding the shore to see birds that
In praise of GGBA office volunteers
By Ilana DeBare Volunteering with Golden Gate Bird Alliance typically conjures up images of outdoor activities – people leading bird walks, introducing Eco-Ed students to
Make 2014 a year for bird-friendly coffee
Note: This post is reprinted from the American Bird Conservancy blog with the author’s permission. By Scott Weidensaul Migratory birds — which must overcome so many