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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A bird sit
By Phila Rogers And just what is a bird sit? I think of it as sitting quietly and listening intently to bird sounds. Are you
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Magical Madagascar
By Bob Lewis (Note: Bob will present slides and describe the wildlife of Madagascar on June 21 at our monthly Speaker Series in Berkeley.) I
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Bluebird babies in Berkeley?
By Janet Byron Yes! At least three pairs of Western Bluebirds are currently nesting in Berkeley, to the surprise and delight of local bluebird lovers.
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Celebrating conservation success with art
By Ilana DeBare We’re sadly accustomed to stories of environmental tragedy – dying coral reefs, melting ice caps, rivers with no salmon. Shouldn’t we also
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The magnetic attraction of birds
By Jack Dumbacher By now, most of the birds that summer in the Bay Area have settled into their new territories and are well on
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Sightings: Breeding Northern Shoveler
By Janet Byron Northern Shovelers are common in the Bay Area in winter months. But breeding season is another matter – so it was exciting
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Why fight for Beach Chalet?
On Thursday May 24, the San Francisco Planning Commission and Recreation and Parks Commission are scheduled to vote on plans to install artificial turf and
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Romance in the air
By Bob Lewis Eddie Bartley and I have been teaching a new class for Golden Gate Bird Alliance this month called Romance in the Air.
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Falcon fledge watch in action!
By Ilana DeBare High drama is happening amidst San Francisco’s high rises as four Peregrine Falcon fledglings learn to fly – and as intrepid human
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Nest cams – a wholly new view of birds
By Ilana DeBare Here in the Bay Area this spring, we’ve had the privilege of spying by video camera on two Peregrine Falcon nests in
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Birder or birdwatcher?
By Phila Rogers Though the terms “birdwatcher” or “birder” are often considered synonymous, don’t tell that to a birder. A birder is apt to nurture
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Welcome to Golden Gate Birder!
Welcome to Golden Gate Birder, the new blog of Golden Gate Bird Alliance! We’re fortunate to live in an area that is rich with both