Fall Migration: August 15 through October 31, 2010

The fall season is here.   We are seeing or reading bird blogs about the species that are migrating to or through the San Francisco Bay Area.   Many are nocturnal migrants and are confused by lights, especially during foggy or stormy nights.  Lights left on in tall buildings attract many birds into fatal collisions, resulting in millions of bird deaths in the United States each year.

How to Help?

You or your place of work can participate in Lights Out for Birds by turning off lighting after dusk each evening and leaving lights off until daylight.  Tenants are encouraged to turn out lights or draw blinds at dusk.  This is particularly important for tall buildings and buildings with glass exteriors or windows.

Read more here.

(Photo by Lee Karney)…

GOLDEN GATE AUDUBON’S STATEMENT ON THE PT. MOLATE SHORELINE PROTECTION AGREEMENT

Agreement to preserve North Richmond shoreline for habitat restoration, park creation and trails – read the full statement.
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Golden Gate Bird Alliance will be one of many international and local conservation groups participating in Wildlife Conservation Expo Day, Sunday, October 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., held at the Mission Bay Conference Center, 1675 Owens Street, San Francisco. On Wildlife Conservation Expo Day, a world-renowned conservationists will share their stories of saving endangered species in some of the most remote and challenging places on earth. Look for the Golden Gate Bird Alliance outreach table as you browse the expo between speakers. Tickets to the expo are $60 per person, $30 for students with ID. For more information, go to www.wildnet.org.…

Join Golden Gate Bird Alliance and environmentally conscious businesses in turning off unnecessary lights during the fall migration.  Please pull shades, blinds or curtains if lights are needed.  This small act saves natural resources, money and potentially birds.   Read our press release…