SFBBOs FAQs
Who is SFBBO?
We are a small non-profit organization, founded in 1981 in Milpitas, CA, with the mission to conserve birds and their habitats through science and outreach.
We are a small non-profit organization, founded in 1981 in Milpitas, CA, with the mission to conserve birds and their habitats through science and outreach.
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What does SFBBO do?
We conduct avian research, habitat restoration, and environmental education in the Bay Area community and beyond. Is SFBBO a 501c3 organization? Yes, we are a 501c3 organization! See a copy of our IRS 510c3 determination letter and past annual reports here: Our Accountability Reports. How do I contact SFBBO? You can call us at (408)-946-6548 or email us at outreach@sfbbo.org |
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Are there volunteer opportunities at SFBBO?
Yes! Volunteers help our scientists collect data, restore habitats, help our outreach team raise money, educate the community about birds and science, and share our work through communications and events. We have volunteer opportunities for all skill levels and experiences. And volunteers will receive training and orientations. We have volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, youth, and families. We also offer one-time, seasonal, and ongoing volunteer opportunities both in-person and virtually. The first step is to fill out our volunteer application. A description of our current volunteer opportunities, as well as the volunteer application can be found here: Volunteer.
Yes! Volunteers help our scientists collect data, restore habitats, help our outreach team raise money, educate the community about birds and science, and share our work through communications and events. We have volunteer opportunities for all skill levels and experiences. And volunteers will receive training and orientations. We have volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, youth, and families. We also offer one-time, seasonal, and ongoing volunteer opportunities both in-person and virtually. The first step is to fill out our volunteer application. A description of our current volunteer opportunities, as well as the volunteer application can be found here: Volunteer.
How can I support SFBBO’s mission?
You can make a donation, become a member, donate an item from our wishlist, write about us for your publication, use our research and data, invite us to speak to your community, become a volunteer, or like/follow us on social media! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube. Please Support Our Mission.
How do I donate to SFBBO?
You can send a check to the office address: San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, 524 Valley Way, Milpitas CA 95035. Or make an online donation here: Make an Impact.
What does my donation go towards? Donations support research on waterbirds and land birds, tidal marsh restoration, and education for youth and families. Learn more of what your donation supports here: Give.
How can I partner with SFBBO?
There are many ways to partner with SFBBO. Invite us to provide a science talk or family science event for your community, collaborate with us on a science research project or use our data in your project, host a joint outreach event with us, bring your volunteers to an SFBBO habitat restoration workday, or share about each other’s work in our communications. If you are interested in partnering with us, please Email Us About Partnering.
You can make a donation, become a member, donate an item from our wishlist, write about us for your publication, use our research and data, invite us to speak to your community, become a volunteer, or like/follow us on social media! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube. Please Support Our Mission.
How do I donate to SFBBO?
You can send a check to the office address: San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, 524 Valley Way, Milpitas CA 95035. Or make an online donation here: Make an Impact.
What does my donation go towards? Donations support research on waterbirds and land birds, tidal marsh restoration, and education for youth and families. Learn more of what your donation supports here: Give.
How can I partner with SFBBO?
There are many ways to partner with SFBBO. Invite us to provide a science talk or family science event for your community, collaborate with us on a science research project or use our data in your project, host a joint outreach event with us, bring your volunteers to an SFBBO habitat restoration workday, or share about each other’s work in our communications. If you are interested in partnering with us, please Email Us About Partnering.
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Do you have work or internship opportunities available?
Please refer to our employment page for available Employment Opportunities. I have a question about an individual bird or bird species, who can I ask? We'd be happy to answer your questions or point you in the best direction. Email us your questions. How do I become an SFBBO member? Please refer to our membership page for the benefits and more information about membership. Become a Member |
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Who do I contact if I have a question about laws that protect birds?
Please refer to the following link(s):
https://treecareforbirds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/BMP-Tree-Care-for-Birds-Other-Wildlife-2.26.18-2.pdf
Please refer to the following link(s):
https://treecareforbirds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/BMP-Tree-Care-for-Birds-Other-Wildlife-2.26.18-2.pdf
How does SFBBO’s research help birds?
We share our research with partners and resource managers who use it to make informed decisions that impact birds. Please visit our webpage Science Research to learn more.
Where can I learn about upcoming SFBBO events?
You can find and learn about our events here: Upcoming Events.
What can I do if I find an injured bird?
SFBBO does not do wildlife rescue or rehabilitation, but please contact a wildlife rehabilitation center, here are some in the Bay Area:
We share our research with partners and resource managers who use it to make informed decisions that impact birds. Please visit our webpage Science Research to learn more.
Where can I learn about upcoming SFBBO events?
You can find and learn about our events here: Upcoming Events.
What can I do if I find an injured bird?
SFBBO does not do wildlife rescue or rehabilitation, but please contact a wildlife rehabilitation center, here are some in the Bay Area:
- International Bird Rescue: https://www.birdrescue.org/contact/
- Wildlife Center Silicon Valley: https://wcsv.org/
- Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center: https://ohlonehumanesociety.org/contact-us/
- Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA: https://phs-spca.org/
- Lindsay Wildlife Center: https://lindsaywildlife.org/found-animal/
Photo credits: Allen's Hummingbird - Peter Shen; Nuttall's Woodpecker - Chuq Von Rospach; Wilson's Warbler - Mark Rauzon