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 and Plumas Counties. Plan to spend all day Saturday and Sunday in the field. John will provide technical … [Read more...]
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Please share your memorable GGAS experiences! Did you participate in an event, volunteer for a program, or lead a great trip? Did you snap a few pictures or take a quick video with your phone? We'd love to share your moments on our social media platforms. Please email photographs and/or video with a description of 20 words or less to lweir@goldengateaudubon.org. Please ensure that the people photographed have signed a volunteer waiver or field … [Read more...]
Celebrate autumn with a birding class
Are you curious about the birds in your backyard or neighborhood park? Do you know a little bit about birds but want to learn more? Or are you an experienced birder who wants to take your enjoyment and knowledge to a whole new level? Whatever your experience level or interest... we've got a birding class for you this fall! In addition to our usual line-up of excellent and convenient East Bay classes, we're delighted to offer a Beginning … [Read more...]
Fall birding classes are coming
Check out our great array of birding classes for Fall 2016! Whether you're a beginner or expert birder, and whether you want to spend a single day or a prefer a series of classes and field trips, we've got something for you. We're featuring two NEW classes this fall -- a multi-week raptors class taught in San Francisco by Eddie Bartley (with field trips to Marin), and a single-day raptor ID class taught in the Marin Headlands by Anne … [Read more...]
Invertebrates of Lake Merritt class
NEW CLASS! September is a great time to see the invertebrates of Oakland's Lake Merritt, as the waters are clear and many of the seasonal sea slugs have just finished laying their eggs masses. Instructor Damon Tighe will take you through a brief history of the tidal mudflat including a prospectus on its future now that the channel back to the bay is being opened back up. Damon will introduce you to many of the creatures that you can find within … [Read more...]