The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory is a nonprofit conserving birds through avian science, habitat conservation, and education.
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Mar 26
In this episode of Birding Hotspots, explore Palo Alto Baylands through the eyes of a young birder, then let us know which image was your favorite 🔥
To see more of Camden’s artwork, visit @scv_ybc on IG and check out his Bird of the Month series!
#BayAreaBirding #YoungBirders
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Mar 23
World Sparrow Day is a reminder to appreciate common birds that are declining as habitats change. These little brown birds can be easy to overlook, but they’re an important part of the ecosystems we share!
Photo by Bob Gunderson
#WorldSparrowDay #Sparrow #LittleBrownBird
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Mar 22
Join SFBBO and City of Santa Clara at their upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration, a free community event celebrating trees and environmental protection! April 2nd, Triton Museum of Art.
Info at the bottom of this page:
santaclaraca.gov/.../communi…...
#ArborDay #EarthDay
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Mar 19
Check out these upcoming opportunities to volunteer with our habitat restoration team! Get outdoors, connect with nature, and help restore vital habitat for local wildlife. Visit sfbbo.org/events to register!
#SFBBO #CommunityService #Environmental #BayAreaVolunteer
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Mar 17
🔥Birding Hotspots: we’re excited to introduce Seal Point Park in San Mateo, featuring photography by Ling Zhang. This park has Burrowing Owls from Oct-Mar! They migrate to breed in spring/summer.
Bay Area birders and photographers—DM to collab!
#Birdwatching #BurrowingOwl
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Mar 14
Bringing Back the Natives is hosting a tour of plant gardens this May 2–3! This free event highlights East Bay home gardens featuring native plants, which are important for birds and healthy ecosystems. Register for free:
bringingbackthenatives.net/g…
#NativePlants #Hummingbirds
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Mar 12
SFBBO Waterbirds Team just released the 2025 Colonial Waterbird Report, sharing findings from 82 sites across the Bay Area. Big thanks to 118 dedicated volunteers!
Dr. Van Schmidt’s blog post (link to full report inside): sfbbo.org/wingbeat/sfbbos-co…
#CaliforniaGull #NightHeron
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Join SF Public Works and SFBBO at the Arbor Day Fair in SF’s North Beach! Enjoy a day of free family fun and environmental education, and activities like planter box building and bucket truck rides.
Learn more:
sfpublicworks.org/arbordayfa…
#FreeEvent #BayAreaEvent #EnvironmentalEd
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Our Habitats Team finished planting of a new levee at Don Edwards! This huge project was funded by CA Coastal Conservancy, supported by our partners @USFWS, @valleywater, H.T. Harvey & Associates, with help of SJ Conservation Corps.
Read & see photos at sfbbo.org/wingbeat
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SFBBO is hiring! Seeking Program Coordinator to lead SFBBO’s environmental ed programs: school field trips, bird banding tours & workshops.
• Hybrid in South SF Bay Area
• 24 hours/week
• Begins April 15th!
#BayAreaWork #BayAreaJobs #ConservationJobs #EnvironmentalJobs
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Join SFBBO in celebrating World Wildlife Day! This year’s theme highlights medicinal and aromatic plants — essential for biodiversity and pollinators like hummingbirds. Artwork by Hannah Payet reflects humanity's connection to nature.
#WorldWildlifeDay #WWD2026 #MedicinalPlants
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Feb 28
Curious about the work we do to restore habitats for Bay Area birds? Join us on a volunteer day in March-you’ll learn about restoration techniques, get your gloves in the dirt, and spot wildlife.
Register: sfbbo.org/events
#Volunteer #BayArea #Habitat #EnvironmentalAction
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Feb 28
Today’s Birding Hotspot: Shoreline Park, features a photo by Rahul Guha Ray! Convenient for Peninsula and South Bay birders, this spot has plenty to offer.
Want to collaborate on a hotspot guide? Comment or DM us!
#BirdingWithSFBBO #Birding #Birdwatching #Waterbirds #Songbirds
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Feb 23
A small town in Oregon becomes the Pacific Coast’s first “Bird City”. What is a Bird City, and how can it enhance conservation outcomes for birds and other wildlife?
Read more: oregonlive.com/environment/2…
#BirdNews #PacificCoast #BirdConservation #Conservation #Nonprofit
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Feb 19
Hi X! We're back with an event we hope you'll love:
Help our scientists set up Motus towers this Sunday, to support ongoing Snowy Plover research! Seeking volunteers ages 16 . Register: eventbrite.com/e/motus-radio…
#Birding #STEM #SnowyPlover #Ecology #Science #BayArea
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14 Dec 2023
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
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14 Dec 2023
If you missed our last #BirdyHour talk with UC Santa Cruz professor Bruce Lyon, you can watch the recording now to learn about some of the amazing birds of Australia! youtu.be/mjNFnixOfCc
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14 Dec 2023
The continuation of this series would not be possible without the support of donors. You can double your impact through Dec. 31 by donating here: flipcause.com/secure/cause_p…
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