The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory is a nonprofit conserving birds through avian science, habitat conservation, and education.
Milpitas, CA
Joined January 2011
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We are considering a virtual book club for discussing nature & environmental themed novels by BIPOC authors in order to broaden the voices & perspectives we consume in regard to our professional science careers!
Interested? Want more info? Let us know: forms.gle/Kx17mfZQxWx4p8GJ7
ALT FI BIPOC Book Club Interest Survey Flyer
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Phenomenal day at Jasper Ridge hosting the first @NSF SOAR RCN UBE grant on using ornithology as a pathway to more inclusive and scientific experiences in field stations, @stanfordjrbp & Coyote Creek @SFBBO! Congrats everyone, we are now SOARing!
ALT Wren being handled with care by KatieLaBarbera showing the color bands
ALT Bird banding demonstration to students and SOAR participants
ALT Prof Rodolfo Dirzo and PI presenting his work
ALT Student Martin presenting his work on vagrants
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Birders! The @SFBBO is having an online silent auction to support the wonderful work they do.
*Physical items need to be picked up locally (Milpitas or Palo Alto), & some things are local experiences -- but gift certificates can be mailed/emailed.
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Sept 16th, 8:30am – Birding at Cooley Landing
Join us to observe, appreciate, and learn about our native bird species. We’ll identify and learn about the ways we can conserve our avian friends, and how to use birds to get outside!
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ow.ly/I07V50PxWpL How do #scientists track migratory birds? This video is part of a #BirdMigration #Education Module developed by the @SFBBO and the EV for #highschool students. Thanks to Katrina McCollough for the #bird illustrations. #MotusWildlifeTracking
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Always amazing to see how our @NSF SOAR grant is accomplishing its goals via ornithology research: introducing the power of field stations @SFBBO @stanfordjrbp, data analysis skills, & introducing diverse scientists to the field of ecology & outdoors careers!
Our @NSF SOAR grant is at #ESA2023! Students Grace, Makana and Alden, and faculty Michelle Geary from @WestValleyCC presented their citizen science / bird banding with @SFBBO! Grace Smith also received an @ESA_SEEDS student scholarship this year! Say hi if you see them around!
ALT Makana Alden Grace and Michelle@presenting their poster
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Our @NSF SOAR grant is at #ESA2023! Students Grace, Makana and Alden, and faculty Michelle Geary from @WestValleyCC presented their citizen science / bird banding with @SFBBO! Grace Smith also received an @ESA_SEEDS student scholarship this year! Say hi if you see them around!
ALT Makana Alden Grace and Michelle@presenting their poster
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Tactical Pooping 🪖, and Other Ways Birds Survive Summer 🦅
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✒️: @LiaKeener
📷: Rajan Rao, @inaturalist
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A pair of bald eagles have shocked and delighted bird watchers in the Bay Area since late May ever since they adopted — or kidnapped — two baby red-tailed hawks and raised them alongside their own biological eaglet. trib.al/JGKAWeo
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At first, this red-tailed hawk chick was thought to be a meal for the bald eaglet in the nest. Then, photographer Doug Gillard saw that it was being fed by the adult eagles. Now, the chick is on the verge of fledging.
🔗: ow.ly/UILV50OPV0M
✒️: Kate Golden
📷: Doug Gillard
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Well said! One of the central findings of our research partner @SFBBO that emerged from their work in San Francisco Bay: Although most conservation efforts are directed towards large high-quality habitats, small/ degraded habitats should not be ignored 🪺 triggeredbymotion.com/locati…
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For more information about #BlackBirdersWeek2023, make sure to follow us on all platforms and check out our website (link in bio) as we confirm our official events and materials in the days leading up to the Week.
Get ready to launch!
ALT Summary graphic showing the daily titles and themes of Black Birders Week 2023. A pair of red-winged blackbirds are positioned in either upper corner, and the background is a faded dark tan. In the rear of the image is the circular logo with a raised fist holding binoculars. Each day's hashtag title is in black text within an elongated yellow pentagon, while the accompanying description of the day's theme is written in white text within a red concave pentagon with a black border.
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@ASPCA
can you guys share and keep a look out for our missing Bird Lulu?
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Research collaborator @FeatheredKatie / @SFBBO just reported the return of a #Swainson's #thrush (#Catharus #ustulatus) at Jasper Ridge! These thrushes migrate down the Pacific coast & winter down in Mexico to Costa Rica. @audubonsociety migration video: explorer.audubon.org/explore…
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Join @UCLABayArea #Bruins and help ecologists with the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (@SFBBO) to restore habitat for birds and other wildlife at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve on Saturday, May 20. Find out more information: fb.me/e/KE4G0doN.
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SF Bay Bird Observatory received Midpen grant to expand outreach and share importance of bay habitat for many regional bird species. Upcoming activities:
🦆 Birding in the Bay Area webinar
🦆 Birding at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
Check out @SFBBO for more details!
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Sunday morning our UC Climate Stewards teamed up with friends at the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory - @SFBBO to support native plant restoration along the shoreline at Alviso Marina County Park.
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Check out this dusty, pollen-covered Bushtit! Shared by @CSU_SaP_Project collaborators at @SFBBO. Looking forward to seeing exactly what pollens these birds are carrying. All birds captured and handled safely and with proper permits. Image captured by Dr. Katie LaBarbera.
ALT Small gray songbird (Bushtit) being held in the photographers grip. Unusually yellow with pollen, particularly on the bill and facial feathers.
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Get in on this amazing opportunity from @SFBBO. On Tuesday, February 28, 6:30-8pm, learn how to draw these magnificent birds with the gifted @JohnMuirLaws. Head to 🔗 in our bio to register.
📸: @rachidusa
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A pair of Bald Eagles have been seen actively gathering sticks for their nest in Alameda island. The critical issue now is the safety and well-being of the eagles: no drones, no approaching birds when they are on the ground, and no crowds near the nesting site. #birds #wildlife
