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Be a Host at Audubon Canyon Ranch

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Every year, thousands of visitors come to Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly Bolinas Canyon Preserve) in western Marin County, which has one of the most studied Great Blue Heron and Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Golden Gate Bird Alliance, which helped establish the ACR, is responsible for providing hosts during the public season. These volunteers greet and direct visitors and answer questions about the heronry. All information that hosts need is provided in advance. Golden Gate Bird Alliance is seeking hosts for the following dates: March 19 and 20; April 16 and 17; May 7, 8 (Mother’s Day), 28, and 29; June 11 and 12; and July 4. If you are interested or want more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Noreen Weeden, 510.843.9374, volunteer@goldengatebirdalliance.org.…

Lights Out for Birds

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Fall Migration: August 15 through October 31, 2010

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The fall season is here.   We are seeing or reading bird blogs about the species that are migrating to or through the San Francisco Bay Area.   Many are nocturnal migrants and are confused by lights, especially during foggy or stormy nights.  Lights left on in tall buildings attract many birds into fatal collisions, resulting in millions of bird deaths in the United States each year.

How to Help?

You or your place of work can participate in Lights Out for Birds by turning off lighting after dusk each evening and leaving lights off until daylight.  Tenants are encouraged to turn out lights or draw blinds at dusk.  This is particularly important for tall buildings and buildings with glass exteriors or windows.

Read more here.

(Photo by Lee Karney)…

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