San Diego Bird Alliance

10/22/2026

I Bird, I Vote! 🐦 🗳️

Your one-stop shop for all your election needs! Whether you need to find a nearby ballot drop-off location or polling place, track your ballot, or update your voter registration, we’ve got you covered!

Go to www.bit.ly/4yxm0Wc or click the link in our bio to check it out!!

IMPORTANT DATES:

10/27: Recommended vote-by-mail ballot return date
10/31: In-person early voting centers open
11/3: ELECTION DAY!!

Save this post, share it with a friend, and stay informed ahead of Election Day!

10/21/2026

Spooky festivities at SDBA 🎃👻

Halloween at Anstine | 4-7pm
The preserve will stay open later (7:00pm) for some family-friendly activities like a scavenger hunt and arts & crafts. Visitors are invited to explore the trails at sunset as the local birds have one more flurry of activity before settling in for the night.

Wear your best costume and don’t forget to say trick or treat!

FREE. RSVP. LINK IN BIO or visit us at https://bit.ly/SDBA-Events

“Spooky” Mini Pelagic Trip | 12:30-4pm
Come aboard for a unique experience at sea on All Hallows’ Eve, where a mini pelagic trip meets a costume party.

Wear your Halloween costume (if you’re okay with it possibly getting wet) and go birding on the Pacific Ocean while in your spooky attire. We’ll have lots of leaders on board to help you understand the amazing birds we are seeing (sea mammals too).
LIMITED SPOTS.
Members: $74
Non-members: $94

Grab your tickets today! Link in Bio or visit us at https://bit.ly/SDBA-Events

10/20/2026

A morning of community, connection, and giving back to nature! We had an amazing time at Rose Creek Trail, coming together with volunteers and our partners at Friends of Rose Creek to plant 50 native plants 🪴

From supporting local wildlife to protecting vital habitats, every action makes a difference. And we’re just getting started 🩵🌿🍃

Volunteer with us THIS FRIDAY!!

Famosa Slough Habitat Restoration & Maintenance
Friday, October 23
9 AM – 12 PM

Come learn about local habitats, connect with your community, and help care for San Diego’s local ecosystems. All are welcome. RSVP Here: https://secure.sandiegobirdalliance.org/nx/portal/event-detail?event=21692

10/19/2026

Come out this Friday to help maintain local trails, remove invasive plants, and clean up trash. This weekend explore protected wetlands, discover local bird species, and learn about native plants and their cultural significance. From celebrating accessibility and inclusion in birding during Birdability Week to guided nature walks and hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Join us for a hike along the ethnobotany trail led by Barona Museum and an oak gall pigment activity led by us! (snacks and water provided) Buy your tickets to save your spot.

All experience levels are welcome. Come when you can, stay as long as you like, and connect with your community while helping protect and celebrate SD’s natural habitats! RSVP Here: https://secure.sandiegobirdalliance.org/nx/portal/event-calendar

10/14/2026

We are so lucky to have Lucia on our team! She has been leading our Native Plant Invasion Projects to create healthier, more accessible habitats—and, most importantly, spaces where everyone can connect with nature.

¡Muchas felicidades, Lucía, por todo lo que haces y por el impacto tan positivo que generas!

Feliz mes de la Herencia Hispana/Latina😊

My final honoree for Latino Heritage Month is Lucía Tapia.

Lucía Tapia is a San Diego County community advocate, environmental volunteer, and immigration professional whose work brings together conservation, education, and community engagement.

As a longtime member of the San Diego Bird Alliance’s Conservation Committee, she has led and expanded its Native Plant Invasion projects, partnering with local organizations to restore native habitats and create spaces that benefit both wildlife and residents. Her inclusive planting events and educational programs have strengthened community gardens, schools, theaters, and other public spaces, with projects now underway across San Diego County.

Lucía has also completed Earth Advocacy training and joined Green Latinos, expanding her environmental advocacy. Her dedication to partnership, conservation, and service makes her a valued contributor to the San Diego community.

10/14/2026

Free this Thursday evening? Come join us to learn about the Wonders of the Wetlands in this quarterly lecture series hosted by UC San Diego Natural Reserve System and San Diego Bird Alliance 🐝

Dr. James Nieh from UC San Diego’s School of Biological Sciences will share about UC San Diego’s designation as a Bee Campus and the City of San Diego’s designation as a Bee City.

Registration is encouraged but not required. Please visit this link to sign up: https://calendar.ucsd.edu/event/wonders-of-the-wetlands-lecture-bee-city

10/13/2026

From our last rose creek planting event 🩵 Thank you to the 50+ volunteers who came out on one of the hottest days to help give back to the land by planting native plants 🌱 We couldn’t have done it with you!!

Come out to the next one THIS FRIDAY, 10/16 at 9am-12pm 🌼 Can’t make it? Check out our events calendar in our bio to see other events!

RSVP. Link in bio.

10/12/2026

come hangout with us this week 🍂🍃

From stewardship day at Anstine to celebrating Otay mesa library’s 50th anniversary with native planting to a spooky sunset stroll there’s something for everyone!

Check out to see what’s coming up here at SDBA. Can’t wait to see ya ⭐️

RSVP. Link in bio or at https://bit.ly/SDBA-Events