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Birdwatching in the Marin,San Francisco Bay Area,
PRBO Conservation Science is dedicated to conserving birds, other wildlife, and ecosystems through innovative scientific research and outreach. Founded in 1965 as Point Reyes Bird Observatory, 120 staff and seasonal biologists study birds to protect and enhance biodiversity in marine, terrestrial and wetland systems in western North America. The ACR is a system of wildlife sanctuaries in Northern California Website - Marine Audubon Society A great resource for birding in Marin County.Most descriptions end with the coordinates on the most detailed AAA map of the area; for large sites, the coordinates are those most likely to produce rare birds. Sites in eastern and central Marin County are listed first, followed by birding spots in West Marin. 524 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035; Tel: (408)946-6548 The first urban National Wildlife Refuge established in the United States, is dedicated to preserving and enhancing wildlife habitat, protecting migratory birds, protecting threatened and endangered species, and providing opportunities for wildlife-oriented recreation and nature study for the surrounding communities. The Refuge spans 30,000 acres of open bay, salt pond, salt marsh, mudflat, upland and vernal pool habitats located throughout South San Francisco Bay. Located along the Pacific Flyway, the Refuge hosts over 280 species of birds each year. Millions of shorebirds and waterfowl stop to refuel at the Refuge during the spring and fall migration. In addition to its seasonal visitors, the Refuge provides critical habitat to resident species like the endangered California clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse. website for ArrowHead Marsh Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline Doolittle Dr. & Swan Way, Oakland, CA Next to the commercial bustle of Oakland International Airport is a 741-acre park leased from the Port of Oakland, protecting the remainder of a once-extensive marshland at San Leandro Bay At the intersection of Doolittle Drive and Swan Way is the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Grove, completed with community support and dedicated in 1993. The grove consists of a group of trees surrounding a grassy glade. There is also a brick wall inscribed with donors' names. The 50-acre Arrowhead Marsh is a stopover on the Pacific Flyway and is part of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network--dogs must be on-leash at all times. website - for Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline affords awesome opportunities for birding. Carquinez Strait Regional Shorelinecomprises 1,415 acres of bluffs and shoreline along Carquinez Scenic Drive between the town of Crockett and the hillsides overlooking Martinez. This parkland provides a gateway to the river delta region along the northern edge of Contra Costa County. The coastal hills rise steeply up to 750 feet above Carquinez Strait. From the highest elevations the view includes the marshland of Benicia State Recreation Area to the north across Carquinez Strait. From atop Franklin Ridge along the Franklin Ridge Loop Trail and the California Riding and Hiking Trail, the horizon is pierced by the peaks of Mt. Tamalpais to the west and Mt. Diablo to the east. Looking south from this high point are the ridges of Briones and Las Trampas regional parks. website - Waterbird Regional Preserve Waterfront Road and Waterbird Way, Martinez, CA 94553 Waterbird Regional Preserve is a 198-acre area comprised of a wetland and the associated uplands to the east. The focal point of the Preserve is the rich and diverse Al McNabney Marsh, of which the East Bay Regional Park District owns 46 acres in the southern end and Mountain View Sanitary District owns 69 acres in the northern and deeper end. McNabney Marsh and the uplands area of Waterbird Regional Preserve provide habitat for a variety of birdlife and offer good opportunities for birders to view species ranging from waterbirds to raptors. Waterfowl and shorebirds use the marsh for foraging and nesting, and the uplands areas are home to small mammals such as ground squirrels and pocket gophers. The patient birdwatcher may see birds ranging from the American avocet, killdeer, and great blue heron to the American kestrel, western meadowlark, cedar waxwing, and great horned owl. Familiar waterbirds observed in the marsh area include the American coot, mallard, green-winged teal, black-necked stilt, bufflehead, Canada goose, cinnamon teal, and white pelican. Other common birds seen at the Preserve include the barn swallow, black phoebe, Brewer's blackbird, cliff swallow, European starling, Say's phoebe, house finch and house sparrow. This is only a partial listing of the many bird species that are resident or are expected to visit this Preserve. The lucky birder may also see the white-tailed kite, northern harrier, golden eagle, osprey, and peregrine falcon. McNabney Marsh lies on the Pacific Flyway for migratory birds and is home to many species of waterfowl and shorebirds. The fall and spring migrations bring an abundance of waterfowl as they stop to rest and feed on their flights north or south. (Quoted from the East Bay Parks Website.) Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Website Hawk Hill is located on the upper Conzelman Road. Heading South on Highway 101 after going through the Waldo Tunnel, take the last Sausalito exit to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area . Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge heading North, take the second exit Alexander Avenue. Get in the left lane following signs that read "101 San Francisco." Turn left at the stop sign and cross under the freeway. Turn right onto Conzelman Road and drive 1.8 miles to Hawk Hill. Park alongside the road at the top of the hill, just before the road becomes one way. Walk up the west side of Hawk Hill past the locked gate. It's just a few hundred feet to the summit. The GGRO offers volunteer opportunities for the "HawkWatch" project. Postal Mail: Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, Building 201, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123 Phone (415) 331-0730
On November 8, 2008 the ecosystem of the San Francisco Bay and surrounding Pacific Ocean took a jolt from
a industrial marine accident that spilled a large quantity of oil into the water. This video was taken a week or so later
and shows pelicans enjoying an early morning bath in the fresh water of the lagoon with the oil spill being
cleaned by men in hasmat suits on Rodeo Beach, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, behind.
Brown Pelicans taking a bath in the GGNRA Marin Headlands, Sausalito. Click to play. Video:SFBayImages.com 2008
Seabirds are birds that have adapted to life within the marine environment. While seabirds vary greatly in lifestyle, behaviour and physiology, they often exhibit striking convergent evolution, as the same environmental problems and feeding niches have resulted in similar adaptations. The first seabirds evolved in the Cretaceous period, and modern seabird families emerged in the Paleogene. In general, seabirds live longer, breed later and have fewer young than other birds do, but they invest a great deal of time in their young. For example, "March of the Penguins" was a movie that made famous the devout parenting instincts of Penguins. Most species nest in colonies, which can vary in size from a few dozen birds to millions. Many species are famous for undertaking long annual migrations, crossing the equator or circumnavigating the Earth in some cases. They feed both at the ocean's surface and below it, and even feed on each other. Seabirds can be highly pelagic, coastal, or in some cases such as the albatross, spend a part of the year away from the sea entirely. Seabirds and humans have a long history together: they have provided food to hunters, guided fishermen to fishing stocks and led sailors to land. Many species are currently threatened by human activities, and conservation efforts are under way. Below is a list a of seabirds commonly found in and around the San Francisco Bay area. The birds in red are links to birds we have spotted with photographs and details. BIRD CATEGORY GULLS AND TURNS
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Wild Birds of California (Beautiful Seabird Photography) Sea and Shore Birds: Baja California - Sea of Cortez - Pacific Coast (Mexico Field Guides) Birds of San Francisco and the Bay Area (City Bird Guides) A Field Guide to Western Birds: A Completely New Guide to Field Marks of All Species Found in North America West of the 100th Meridian and North of Mexico (Peterson Field Guide) National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: California Bushnell Natureview 8x40 Porro Prism Birding Binocular Bushnell Natureview 8 x 40 Birder Combo Birding Northern California Handbook of California Birds (Audubon Field Guide) Birds of Northern California GULLS AND TURNS ALCIDS TUBERNOSES PELICANS AND CORMORANTS DUCKS AND GEESE HERONS AND EGRETS LOONS AND GREBES
For More Bay Area Nature:
Birding the Carquinez Straight Scenic Loop Trail Downloadable PDF
Which is a collaboration amoung the Bay Area Ridge Trail, the San Francisco Bay Trail, by the San Francisco Bay Bridge Observatory. For more information visit www.baytrail.com, www.ridgetrail.org or for copies of this guide and detailed lists of birds visit www.sfbbo.org. |
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