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Science Talks and Presentations

Learn about birds, avian science, habitats, and conservation by attending attending a Birdy Hour speaker event and other SFBBO science talks and presentations. You can also watch a recorded talk or invite a scientist from SFBBO to give a talk to your community. 


Birdy Hour Speaker Series


​The Birdy Hour Speaker Series is a series of virtual talks and discussions to foster appreciation for birds and nature, increase understanding of the scientific process, share conservation efforts, and inspire the public to help birds. 

Through these events we partner with diverse people and organizations and share our mission with people from around the world. We also record the talks, share them with schools and community groups, and make them publicly available at the links below and on our YouTube channel.

If you would like to partner with us, please contact Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist Sirena Lao at slao@sfbbo.org. 

In 2020, the Birdy Hour program was funded by a generous grant from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. The continuation of the series is possible thanks to support from individual donors from the community, Cargill, and another grant from Midpen. 

If you enjoy these events, we hope you’ll help sustain them by making a donation at any of our upcoming event pages. Your tax-deductible contribution helps us make these events available to the public and engage broad audiences with birds, nature, science, and conservation.

Upcoming Birdy Hour Events

California Fall Challenge (CFC) Edition:
Burrowing Owls of the Bay Area
by Dr. Lynne Trulio, San Jose State University Professor
Thursday, October 5, 2023
6pm - 7pm Pacific

California Fall Challenge (CFC) Edition:
Snowy Owls of the Northeast
by Stephanie Ellis, Wild Care Executive Director
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
5:30pm - 7pm Pacific

A Trip to Avian Mars: The Weird and Wonderful Birds of Australia
Dr. Bruce Lyon, UC Santa Cruz Professor
​Thursday, November 16, 2023
6pm - 7pm Pacific
Excellent presentation! We seem to get so little positive news these days, I think it’s important to highlight advances that are being made, and to feel a connection with the people who are making them.”

“Thank you so much for all you do. This has been a challenging year with the pandemic and the fires, and the Birdy Hour is that gem that really brightens my week.  The talks have been outstanding.”

- Comments from Birdy Hour Participants


Past Birdy Hour Recordings

​Catch up on any of our past Birdy Hour talks by exploring the topics below and watching the videos! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated or check out our Birdy Hour playlists: 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023.
  • Avian Science: Landbirds
  • Avian Science: Waterbirds
  • General Avian Science
  • Community Science
  • Birding, Art, Helping Birds
  • More Conservation & Science
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Other Science Talks, Presentations, and Demonstrations

Landbirds
​Waterbirds
​Snowy Plovers​
​Tidal Marsh ​
Header photo: Anna's Hummingbird by Vijay Talati
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