• Ohio: Eastern Warblers and Spring Migration Sensation

    Northern Ohio is bordered by the great Lake Erie, creating expansive freshwater marshes. The lake is like a freshwater ocean, creating similar effects as birds migrate along its shores. In the spring, this can create a jaw-dropping spectacle as Blue Jays and many other species move along the lakefront in groups of 100+. As birds migrate north and encounter the huge body of water they will put down into the trees along the shore to rest and feed before attempting to cross the unknown. This creates a massive build-up of extremely tired and hungry birds with one mission, to refuel. The sheer number of exhausted warblers, thrushes, vireos, orioles, tanagers, flycatchers, and more present birders with eye-level views within 10-20 feet. This phenomenon in northern Ohio is unlike any other in the United States. The north also has some fantastic shorebird habitat, which supports tremendous numbers of birds on their journey to breeding grounds in Canada.

    For questions and registration contact Eric Schroeder at travelprogram@goldengatebirdalliance.org. Please do not contact the vendor first.

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  • Namibia To Botswana Safari

    Back by popular demand! On this trip to Namibia and Botswana with Birding Ecotours, you will traverse amazingly diverse ecosystems from the Atlantic Ocean to the Namib Desert, the Erongo Mountains, Etosha National Park with its huge salt pan, the mixed woodland of the Caprivi Strip, and finally the Okavango Delta. This diversity ensures an unusually high number of mammal and bird species. Mammals we may encounter include Lion, Cheetah, African Elephant, Giraffe, Black Rhino, Honey Badger, and a huge array of antelope species. Target birds include Pel’s Fishing Owl, Blue Crane, Violet Wood-hoopoe, Martial Eagle, African Pygmy Falcon, and various bee-eaters, kingfishers, babblers, and larks (for a complete list of birds from our 2019 trip, click here). 

    Please refer to the itinerary below. For questions or to sign up, contact Eric Schroeder at travelprogram@goldengateaudbon.org. Please do not contact the trip vendor first.

    If you would like to convert the local currency to USD, please click here. …

  • Behind the Scenes at International Bird Rescue

    International Bird Rescue is the world’s leading rehabilitator of wild aquatic birds, and has been rescuing wild water birds for more than 50 years. Discover what makes them so special and help raise crucial funds to support both IBR and GGBA by participating in this fascinating Birdathon trip. We’ll tour their specialized facilities and meet experts in waterbird care. Afterwards, we’ll caravan in our cars to enjoy some great birding at a surprise destination.

     

    Registration will close at 11pm on April 6, 2022.

    Registrants: If you have any questions email rnakano@goldengatebirdalliance.org or call Ryan at (510) 227-6190. …

  • Point Reyes Seashore

    This trip is now full. You may register to be on a waiting list in case of cancellations.

    Springtime is beautiful at Point Reyes. This five-mile hike will take you through lush riparian habitat, grassland, coastal chaparral, sand dunes, and beach. Along the way, enjoy wildflowers and ocean views! Extensive stands of pure Ceanothus are a specialty here. In past years we’ve had Virginia Rails, MacGillivary’s Warbler, Red Crossbill, Pileated Woodpecker and Red-necked Grebe. Who knows what 2022 will bring?

    Virgina Rail by Jerry Ting

    Logistics: Participants need to bring lunch & water and be able to walk five miles with a modest descent and climb. Please be in reasonably good hiking shape. 

    Registration will close at 11pm on April 5, 2022.

    Registrants: If you have any questions email rnakano@goldengatebirdalliance.org or call Ryan at (510) 227-619…

  • Point Reyes Seashore II

    Springtime is beautiful at Point Reyes. This five-mile hike will take you through lush riparian habitat, grassland, coastal chaparral, sand dunes, and beach. Along the way, enjoy wildflowers and ocean views! Extensive stands of pure Ceanothus are a specialty here. In past years we’ve had Virginia Rails, MacGillivary’s Warbler, Red Crossbill, Pileated Woodpecker and Red-necked Grebe. Who knows what 2022 will bring?

    Virgina Rail by Jerry Ting

    Logistics: Participants need to bring lunch & water and be able to walk five miles with a modest descent and climb. Please be in reasonably good hiking shape. 

    Registration will close at 11pm on April 8, 2022.

    Registrants: If you have any questions email rnakano@goldengatebirdalliance.org or call Ryan at (510) 227-619…