Bird the world with us in 2016

Bird the world with us in 2016

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Secretary Bird from South Africa trip by Adam RileySecretary Bird from South Africa trip by Adam Riley

Just announced — our lineup of amazing international birding tours for 2016!  Make this the year to fulfill your travel dreams. Explore the birds of the Amazon rain forest. View African elephants, lions, vultures and Secretary Birds on safari. Make new friends while sighting Elegant Trogons and Vermilion Flycatchers in southeastern Arizona. And more….

Our 2016 destinations include:

Costa Rica
South Texas
Southeast Arizona
Southern Oregon
South Africa
Amazon Ecuador
Oaxaca, Mexico

Golden Gate Bird Alliance birding travel offers expert naturalist guides, comfortable lodging, seamless logistics, and great companionship.

See the Travel page of our web site for descriptions and photos of our 2016 trips. Or click here to download a brochure that you can print out and share with friends.

Elegant Trogon by Bob LewisElegant Trogon (Southeastern Arizona trip) by Bob Lewis Resplendant Quetzal (Costa Rica trip) by Elizabeth LauerResplendant Quetzal (Costa Rica trip) by Elizabeth Lauer…
Winter 2015 Gull is available
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Winter 2015 Gull is available

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Winter 2015 Gull

The new edition of The Gull newsletter for Winter 2015  is now available online. Read it to learn about the start of a new secure  era for the nesting colony of endangered California Least Terns at Alameda Point!

Also get the scoop on birding at Fort Mason; the amazing features of bird tongues; and how some visionary GGBA members are providing a lasting legacy for Bay Area birds.  And of course it includes the calendar for our Speaker Series in January, February, and March.

Click here to read it:  TheGull_Winter2015

Note: Because this is a large file, it may take a minute or two to download. Be patient.   🙂…

Burrowing Owl tote bags

Burrowing Owl tote bags

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Let a fierce little Burrowing Owl protect your beach towels, birding gear, or groceries!  Display your love of birds while supporting Golden Gate Bird Alliance with one of our brand-new tote bags.

This oversized bag is generous enough to hold everything you would need for a day at the beach or in the field, plus its long straps make it easy to carry. It’s made from recycled plastics too, so carry it with green pride.

Bag is 20 inches long, 15.5 inches tall, and 5 inches deep, not counting the straps.

Cost: $9 for GGBA members, $10 for non-members.

Click here to order one from our online store, Or save the shipping costs and pick one up at a GGBA event like our Speaker Series or in our office. (Our office is at 2530 San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, at the corner of Blake, and we are open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9 to 12 or other times by appointment.)

GGBA volunteers with our new Burrowing Owl tote bags. GGBA volunteers with our new Burrowing Owl tote bags.

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Invertebrates of Lake Merritt class

Invertebrates of Lake Merritt class

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NEW CLASS! September is a great time to see the invertebrates of Oakland’s Lake Merritt, as the waters are clear and many of the seasonal sea slugs have just finished laying their eggs masses. Instructor Damon Tighe will take you through a brief history of the tidal mudflat including a prospectus on its future now that the channel back to the bay is being opened back up. Damon will introduce you to many of the creatures that you can find within Lake Merritt, from sea anemones to shrimp to nudibranchs. The following Saturday there will be a chance to go find some of these invertebrates along the shores of Lake Merritt.

  • One classroom session on Tuesday September 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  • One two-hour field trip on Saturday September 19. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Lake Merritt boat house.
  • Instructor: Damon Tighe
  • Limited to 15 participants. There will be a waiting list in case any participants drop out.
  • Fee: $20 for Golden Gate Bird Alliance members, $25 for non-members.
  • Location: Ed Roberts Campus, Koret Room, 3075 Adeline Street, directly across the street from Ashby BART in Berkeley. Free parking in the lot behind the center.
  • Click here to register.

ALSO:  There are still a few spaces available in our fall Beginning Birding (evening session) and Advanced Beginning Birding classes. Both start in mid-September. For details and registration, see goldengatebirdalliance.org/education/classes/ 

One of the invertebrates we may find in Lake MerrittOne of the invertebrates we may find in Lake Merritt…
Fall 2015 Gull is available
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Fall 2015 Gull is available

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Gull_Fall15The new edition of The Gull newsletter for Fall 2015  is now available online. Read it to learn about how Golden Gate Bird Alliance  is fostering the next generation of conservationists through our Eco-Education program.

Also get the scoop on birding at Coyote Hills; the annual fly-in of Vaux’s Swifts at McNear Brickyard in San Rafael; and our work on bird-safe buildings and wildlife protection in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

And of course it includes the calendar for our Speaker Series in October and November, as well as info on our 2015 Christmas Bird Count.

Click here to read it:  Gull_Fall15

Note: Because this is a large file, it may take a minute or two to download. Be patient.   🙂…

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