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SFBBO is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting sustainability in the Bay Area and beyond by engaging communities in avian science, habitat conservation, and education.

We’re heading to the Berkeley Bird Festival!Come visit the SFBBO team on Sunday, October 18 from 12–5 PM at the David Br...
10/12/2026

We’re heading to the Berkeley Bird Festival!

Come visit the SFBBO team on Sunday, October 18 from 12–5 PM at the David Brower Center in Berkeley. Stop by our table to learn more about our work supporting birds and their habitats, chat with our team, and connect with fellow bird lovers.

We hope to see you there!

¡Vamos en camino hacia al Berkeley Bird Festival!

Ven a visitar al equipo de SFBBO el domingo 18 de octubre, desde las 12:00 p. m. hasta las 5:00 p. m., en el David Brower Center de Berkeley. Visita nuestra mesa para conocer más sobre nuestro trabajo de apoyo a las aves y sus hábitats, conversar con nuestro equipo y conectar con otros amantes de las aves.

¡Esperamos verte allá!

Our 2026 Bird Photo Big Day annual virtual collaborative bird-a-thon Saturday was a lot of fun! We had a great turnout o...
10/10/2026

Our 2026 Bird Photo Big Day annual virtual collaborative bird-a-thon Saturday was a lot of fun! We had a great turnout of participants from 11 Bay Area and nearby counties plus Norway and Shanghai, and counted 147 bird species, including 14 rarities. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers and to all of our participants for helping us tell the story of birds through photos.

¡Nos divertimos muchísimo el sábado durante nuestro evento virtual anual colaborativo «Bird Photo Big Day»! Contamos con una gran participación de personas de 11 condados del Área de la Bahía y sus alrededores, así como también de Noruega y Shanghái, y registramos 147 especies de aves, incluidas 14 poco comunes. Gracias a nuestros maravillosos voluntarios y a todos los participantes por ayudarnos a contar la historia de las aves a través de la fotografía.

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Congratulations to the following photographers for winning bragging rights in the Bird Photo Big Day photo contest Funni...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to the following photographers for winning bragging rights in the Bird Photo Big Day photo contest Funniest Bird Category - 1st Place Vijay Tilati for "Forster's Upside Down Tern" and Honorable Mentions Sreedhara Alavattam for "You Never Listen to Me Western Tanagers" and Haley Koo for "Elegant Mallard Landing!"

Felicitaciones a los siguientes fotógrafos por ganar el reconocimiento en la categoría de "Ave más graciosa" del concurso fotográfico *Bird Photo Big Day*: 1er lugar para Vijay Tilati por "Forster's Upside Down Tern" y menciones honoríficas para Sreedhara Alavattam por "You Never Listen to Me Western Tanagers" y Haley Koo por "Elegant Mallard Landing!"

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Congratulations to the following photographers for winning bragging rights in the Bird Photo Big Day photo contest Bird ...
10/08/2026

Congratulations to the following photographers for winning bragging rights in the Bird Photo Big Day photo contest Bird Portrait Category - 1st Place John Sharpen for "California Scrub-Jay" and Honorable Mentions Venu Allavatam for "Say's Phoebe" and Cheryl Bac for "Dark-eyed Junco".

Felicitaciones a los siguientes fotógrafos por el reconocimiento obtenido en la categoría de Retrato de Ave del concurso "Bird Photo Big Day": 1er lugar para John Sharpen por "California Scrub-Jay" y menciones honoríficas para Venu Allavatam por "Say's Phoebe" y Cheryl Bac por "Dark-eyed Junco".

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Congratulations to the following photographers for winning bragging rights in the Bird Photo Big Day photo contest Bird ...
10/07/2026

Congratulations to the following photographers for winning bragging rights in the Bird Photo Big Day photo contest Bird Behavior Category - 1st Place Teresa Cheng for "Acorn Woodpecker" and Honorable Mentions Sudip H**e for "Anna's Hummingbird and Bee" and Vivek Tiwari for "Anna's Hummingbird Drinking!".

Felicitaciones a los siguientes fotógrafos por el reconocimiento obtenido en el concurso de fotografía «Bird Photo Big Day», categoría de Comportamiento de las Aves: 1er lugar para Teresa Cheng por «Acorn Woodpecker» y menciones honoríficas para Sudip H**e por «Anna's Hummingbird and Bee» y Vivek Tiwari por «Anna's Hummingbird Drinking!»

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Applications are open for the Birding For Everyone Fellowship Program!Golden Gate Bird Alliance is currently accepting a...
10/06/2026

Applications are open for the Birding For Everyone Fellowship Program!

Golden Gate Bird Alliance is currently accepting applications for its Birding For Everyone Fellowship Program, an opportunity focused on making birding and the outdoors more accessible and inclusive.

Applications are due Friday, October 16.

Learn more about the program and apply here: https://goldengatebirdalliance.org/fellowship/

🐦 Banding together for birds of the Pacific Flyway!Join SFBBO for Banding Together to Support Birds of the Pacific Flywa...
10/02/2026

🐦 Banding together for birds of the Pacific Flyway!

Join SFBBO for Banding Together to Support Birds of the Pacific Flyway and learn more about bird banding and the important role it plays in bird research and conservation.

Come learn about the birds of the Pacific Flyway, connect with fellow bird enthusiasts, and support local conservation

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Help improve habitat for Snowy Plovers!Join SFBBO on Saturday, October 3, for a Snowy Plover Habitat Enhancement Day at ...
09/29/2026

Help improve habitat for Snowy Plovers!

Join SFBBO on Saturday, October 3, for a Snowy Plover Habitat Enhancement Day at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve. Volunteers will help spread oyster shells across a former salt pond to improve habitat for Snowy Plovers.

📅 October 3, 2026 | 8:30–11:30 AM
📍 Eden Landing Ecological Reserve, Union City

Volunteers should be prepared for some physical activity and potentially muddy conditions. Rubber boots are strongly recommended.

🎟️ Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/snowy-plover-habitat-enhancement-day-tickets-2000664879511?lid=qpplj5ya16y0&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=ebml&utm_campaign=clpo_ceex_lcm_fad_mec_mc_mum_0_0_eventpublished&utm_term=Main_EventPublishedSubFree_HeroSummary_other%20feature%20usage&utm_content=e412e73b-f3c5-463c-af88-9aa6b8e94267__6aa49c3800b14e03f719523e502999f9__2cc6065c-8d9a-424d-a326-56cd04fcd4b9

Thanks for helping us help Snowy Plovers!

¡Ayuda a mejorar el hábitat del Chorlito Nevado!

Acompaña a SFBBO el sábado 3 de octubre en una jornada de mejora del hábitat del Chorlito Nevado (Snowy Plover) en la Reserva Ecológica Eden Landing. Los voluntarios ayudarán a esparcir conchas de ostra en una antigua salina para mejorar el hábitat de estas aves.

📅 3 de octubre de 2026 | 8:30–11:30 a. m.
📍 Reserva Ecológica Eden Landing, Union City

Los voluntarios deben estar preparados para realizar actividad física y enfrentarse a condiciones potencialmente fangosas. Se recomienda encarecidamente llevar botas para el agua.

🎟️ Regístrate para el evento: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/snowy-plover-habitat-enhancement-day-tickets-2000664879511?lid=qpplj5ya16y0&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=ebml&utm_campaign=clpo_ceex_lcm_fad_mec_mc_mum_0_0_eventpublished&utm_term=Main_EventPublishedSubFree_HeroSummary_other%20feature%20usage&utm_content=e412e73b-f3c5-463c-af88-9aa6b8e94267__6aa49c3800b14e03f719523e502999f9__2cc6065c-8d9a-424d-a326-56cd04fcd4b9

¡Gracias por ayudarnos a ayudar a los Chorlitos Nevados!

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We need help IDing this mystery gull. It was submitted by photographer Katja Zuske to our Bird Photo Big Day. Can you he...
09/26/2026

We need help IDing this mystery gull. It was submitted by photographer Katja Zuske to our Bird Photo Big Day. Can you help us ID it it before noon tomorrow? You can share your ideas in the comments. Thanks!

Have you seen any of these species today? Grab your camera, take their photo, and share it with SFBBO to help us count a...
09/26/2026

Have you seen any of these species today? Grab your camera, take their photo, and share it with SFBBO to help us count as many bird species as possible during our Bird Photo Big Day bird-a-thon today until midnight. https://www.facebook.com/groups/birdphotobigday/

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