A “Big Birder” on Sonoma Mountain
March 25, 2013 by Jonah Raskin
He’s big, he’s tall and he’s an obsessive birder. WhyTed Eliot can’t get birds out of his head.
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New records set in Bay Area’s Christmas bird counts
January 07, 2013 by Alison Hawkes
The annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count, the longest running citizen science survey in the world, has finished up in the Bay Area with some important findings.
Migrating hawks break records in sightings
October 25, 2012 by Alison Hawkes
This year has turned out to be an extraordinary one to spot broad-winged hawks, which have been amassing in a way that’s suspiciously like their East Coast siblings.
Signs of the Season: Feathered fall migrants
October 17, 2012 by Jackson Karlenzig
As the days shorten and valley oak leaves fall, hundreds of birds are flocking to the Bay Area. Here’s a sneak preview of some of the highlights.
Phalaropes descend on Rodeo Lagoon
August 07, 2012 by Alison Hawkes
Rodeo Lagoon in the Marin Headlands is the place to go right now to watch a rare migratory shorebird that …
Los Gatos Birdwatcher
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
Los Gatos Birdwatcher is the general store for nature loversspecializing in everything to do with bird feeding and bird watching,including seed, feeders, baths, hardware and optics. also included inour offerings are clothing, jewelry, books, kids stuff and many greatgift items. Our mission is to create magic and adventure through thelove and experience of nature. We bring this mission to realitythrough our Kid’s Corner classes and community outreach. We arelocated in the King’s Court Center at the corner of Blossom Hill Roadand Los Gatos Blvd. 408/358-9453 www.losgatosbirdwatcher.com.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline
July 08, 2012 by Bay Nature Staff
Just minutes away from the bustle of the city this park features a shoreside paved trail, great for walking, jogging, …
Bothin Marsh
July 08, 2012 by Bay Nature Staff
This marsh on Richardson Bay becomes a birdwatcher’s paradise from October through February as shore birds stop here to winter …
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Bird watching — there’s an app for that!
May 29, 2012 by Alison Hawkes
It used to be that you needed guidebooks and an experienced friend to get up to speed on identifying a flash of wing through the trees. These days, however, newbie birders can become instant experts with technological tools like mobile apps. But how does technology change the nature of bird-watching? And what are the ethics pitfalls when finding a bird is so easy?
