Every December, hundreds of Bay Area birders take part in Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs). From before dawn until dusk, they trek through parks, neighborhoods, and wetlands, venture out in boats on the bay, and skirt reservoirs … Read more
Coyote Creek Trail BioBlitz
Celebrate World Animal month by participating in a BioBlitz! Located in Milpitas, we will explore Coyote Creek Trail near McCarthy Boulevard. We will start at the Coyote Creek Trail – Ranch Drive entry, and explore north and south along the … Read more
Madrone Audubon Society: Fall Field Trips and Outings (Sonoma County and North Bay)
These field trips are free, open to the public, and suitable for all levels of interest. No sign-up is required. Bring your binoculars, field guide, liquids, plus lunch for full-day trips; wear layered clothing, hats, and sun protection. Sturdy walking … Read more
Limantour Birds
Take advantage of the outer reaches of the county to enjoy the numerous species of birds that are found along the coast this time of year; some are migrating to southern destinations, some will stay for the winter, and some … Read more
Bald Eagles Have Adopted a Baby Hawk in the Bay Area
Photographer Doug Gillard witnessed the female eagle bringing in the first fuzzy, gray baby bird, but he assumed it was dinner for the eaglet.
Birds Flock to a Resurrected Tulare Lake, Peaking at Nearly the Size of Lake Tahoe
The resurrected Tulare Lake and thousands of acres of nearby flooded farmland are providing a temporary respite for the millions of migratory birds that pass through California along the Pacific Flyway every year.
Albany Bulb Birding Bioblitz
Join Wholly H2O for a fun adventure at the Albany Bulb! Get ready to have tons of fun showing off your documenting and observing skills by capturing the local birds. Check out iNaturalist to see other bird species our community … Read more
Lafayette Reservoir Birding BioBlitz
Join Wholly H2O and EBMUD a fun adventure at the Lafayette Reservoir and get ready to have tons of fun showing off your documenting and observing skills by capturing the local birds! Check out iNaturalist to see what other bird … Read more
The Bald Eagles Have Landed in Alameda, and They’re Building a Nest
Longtime birder and Alameda local Rick Lewis found the nest, and he’s been discreetly visiting it almost daily since. No sign of eggs yet, but the birds seem good so far—preening each other, and adding sticks to their nest.
When the Air Is an Orchestra: Visually Impaired Birders On Paying Attention
“I think people think that because blind people can’t see, we don’t know birds. But they’re the nearest part of nature,” says poet Susan Glass.