GGAS Blog
Virtual Advocacy Day: Behind the Scenes
By Marjorie Powell Two weeks ago, four Alameda residents participated in what was, for them, a first-time experience — talking to state legislators through a computer link. Members of Golden Gate Audubon Society joined more than 360 Audubon members statewide who logged into their computers to talk with their legislators. The calls happened either
From Film to Digital: The Learning Continues
By Carree M. In a previous blog, I discussed lessons I learned from a tree while backyard birding to hone my audio and visual bird identification skills. In that article was a selection of bird photos that drummed up interest and inquiries. As a follow up to that article I’m taking a moment to
Osprey Banding: Explained
By Teresa Ely My name is Teresa and I am the Banding Manager at Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO), a program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. I started working with raptors 25 years ago by presenting raptors for public outreach programs, and I began banding raptors in 2008 as an intern for
Audubon California Advocacy Day Goes Virtual
By Maureen Lahiff Traditionally, California Advocacy Day has been an in-person event that takes place in Sacramento, California. In a good year, you’ll find a dozen or so GGAS members participating. The day’s activities vary and include briefings with Audubon California staff. Mike Lynes, who is the policy director for Audubon California, had previously
Reflecting on #BlackBirdersWeek
By Melissa Ramos Have you heard of #BlackBirdersWeek? This social media event took place last week and was a response to the racist treatment Black birder Christian Cooper encountered while birding in New York City. #BlackBirdersWeek inspired an avalanche of support for birders for color across the country. This online event highlighted, and made
Tex Buss: Bird Artist
Editor’s Note: Tex Buss is one of many talented artists whose work is featured in Golden Gate Audubon Society’s first-ever online bird art auction, which runs from May 17 through June 1, 2020. We hope you will support Tex, all of our artists, and GGAS by purchasing their beautiful work. By Ilana DeBare For
Clay Anderson: Bird Artist
Editor’s Note: Clay Anderson is one of many talented artists whose work is featured in Golden Gate Audubon Society’s first-ever online bird art auction, which runs from May 17 through June 1, 2020. We hope you will support Clay, all our artists, and GGAS by purchasing their beautiful work! By Ilana DeBare Golden
Daryl Goldman: Bird Artist
Editor’s Note: Daryl Goldman is one of many talented artists whose work is featured in Golden Gate Audubon Society’s first-ever online bird art auction, which runs from May 17 through June 1, 2020. We hope you will support Daryl, all of our artists, and GGAS by purchasing their beautiful work. By Ilana DeBare Daryl Goldman’s creation
Nancy Overton: Bird Artist
Editor’s Note: Nancy Overton is one of many talented artists whose work is featured in Golden Gate Audubon Society’s first-ever online bird art auction, which runs from May 17 through June 1, 2020. We hope you will support Nancy, all of our artists, and GGAS by purchasing their beautiful work. By Nancy Overton Though I
David Tomb: Bird Artist
Editor’s Note: David Tomb is one of many talented artists whose work is featured in GGAS’s first ever online bird art auction, which runs from May 17 through June 1, 2020. We hope you will support David, all of our artists and GGAS, by purchasing their beautiful work! By Melissa Ramos Birds mesmerized David
Mandy, Feisty, the Mandarin Duck
By Linda Swanson My story begins on November 17, 2014 in Golden Gate Park at the inlet curve of Stow Lake. Annually, one or two Wood Duck arrive and take residence among entwined branches at this spot. It was a pleasant surprise to see there was a female Wood Duck on that sunny morning.
Backyard Birding
By Carol Oakes We all need positivity in our lives right now, which is why I’m encouraging everybody to start noticing the little joyful beings flitting around just outside your door. Birds are everywhere! One of the most fascinating aspects of our sheltering in place has been witnessing our local birds in unobstructed action.