San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory

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Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with by joining us, the SF Bay Wildlife Society, and the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge for Virtual Bird Fest, May 6-9th! Join our live events:
- Thursday, May 6th at 5pm: Birdy Hour: Birds in a Changing Bay Area: Long-term Trends at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve by Tyler McFadden
- Friday, May 7th at 4pm: Migratory Bird Scavenger Hunt opening event
- Saturday, May 8th at 2pm: How We Study Migratory Birds
Join us for our other upcoming Birdy Hour talks (free, $5 suggested donation):
- Blackbirds: A Journey Through the Americas by Alvaro Jaramillo, Thursday, May 20th at 5pm
- Life in a Salty Desert: How Song Sparrows Have Adapted to Life in the San Francisco Bay by Chloe Mikles, Thursday, June 3rd at 5pm
Bird Identification Techniques Workshop by Alvaro Jaramillo, May 24th & 26th, 6-8pm. $100, scholarships available!
Join us virtually for our upcoming special science talk The Fascinating World of Dragonflies with Dr. Michael May Thursday, June 10th at 5:00 pm (minimum donation $10) and help raise money for SFBBO outreach programs.

We do science to better understand our local bird populations and their habitats.
We share our data with scientists, policymakers, community leaders, and Bay Area residents who use it to preserve the beauty and biodiversity of our region.

We do outreach because we know science
is only half of the equation.
We engage hundreds of volunteers each year in community science projects and offer opportunities for the public to enjoy birds, habitats, and learn about conservation.

Conserving birds & habitats​through science & outreach

Conserving birds & habitats
through science & outreach