What’s New?

New Program at Lake Merritt
We are proud to be part of the re-opening of the Rotary Nature Center! This month we will be offering new nature education programs with a special focus on Lake Merritt and the surrounding community. Taught by GGAS Youth Programs Manager, Clayton Anderson, these classes are designed for adults. No previous birding or wildlife experience … [Read More...]

Spring 2019 Birding Classes
Field Photography Workshop with a Pro: Wintering Raptors and more in Sierra Valley February 23 and 24 Spend a weekend with professional wildlife photographer John Ehrenfeld in the Sierra Valley. Target species include Rough-legged and Ferruginous Hawks, falcons, and eagles. There are 25 eBird hotspots for Sierra Valley, which straddles Sierra … [Read More...]
Upcoming Field Trips

Upcoming Field Trips…
February 2019 Albany Mudflats & McLaughlin Shoreline State Park, Albany Saturday, February 23, 10:00 a.m.–noon Fred Werner, 510-610-1256 (cell); sustainablefred@gmail.com. The Albany shoreline continues to play host to a spectacular array of wintering waterbirds. Regulars, newbies and everyone in between welcome! The … [Read More...]

Field Trips…
Golden Gate Audubon offers more than 175 field trips annually for birders of all levels. Our trips explore local areas from Golden Gate Park to the East Bay shoreline and hills, as well as such wildlife-rich destinations as California’s Central Valley and the Sierra Nevada. We also sponsor trips to other parts of the U.S. and to international … [Read More...]
GOLDEN GATE BIRDER – THE GGAS BLOG

From Birdathon Novice to Fundraising Champ
By Ilana DeBare Marjorie Powell had never done Birdathon fundraising before. In fact, she'd never done any kind of fundraising -- no raffle ticket sales, no Girl Scout cookies, nothing. Yet Marj ended up as our top first-time fundraiser last Birdathon, generating $550 to support Golden Gate … [Read More...]

Dancing with Sage Grouse
By Bruce Mast Editor’s note: If you would like to experience Sage Grouse for yourself, we currently have one spot available for our March 22nd trip. For more information and registration go to https://goldengateaudubon.org/birdathon-2019-fundraising-trips/ The eastern sky was just beginning to … [Read More...]