San Diego Bird Alliance

We are honored to be joining WorldBeat Center on Saturday, June 21 from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM for their 3rd Annual Harriet Tubman Freedom Birdwatch!

Participants will engage in guided birdwatching, cultural storytelling, and hands-on learning.

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Have you turned in your application for our upcoming Earth Advocates training?

The deadline to submit your form is June 15!

You'll learn to be a powerful voice for conservation, advocate for habitats, and build collective action.

Learn more here: www.sandiegobirdalliance.org/what-we-do/a...

Berkeley research finds feeders literally reshaped Calif. hummingbirds The birds evolved in a remarkably short time.

How quickly do species evolve?

It happens quicker than you may think!

Researchers at Berkeley found that hummingbird feeders have literally reshaped the beaks of California hummingbirds. Learn more here: www.sfgate.com/local/articl...

We’ll host a Zoom Environmental Report on the ReWild Mission Bay project with our friends from San Diego Bird Alliance @sdbirdalliance.bsky.social — Log on with us the evening of Wednesday, June 11.
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Big news!

We received a $5,000 grant from the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation to expand fire education at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary! Together, we’re growing our impact in wildfire resiliency.

Read more about what’s ahead at the blog post here: www.sandiegobirdalliance.org/news-events/...

Remember to share the shore this weekend!

If you’re headed to the beach, please:

1. Leash your dogs where required by law.
2. Don't chase birds.
3. Stay at least 50 yards away from wildlife.
4. Respect posted signage.
5. Clean up after yourself and your pets.

📸 Sandeep Dhar

This area of La Jolla is one of the few natural areas where Western Gulls nest in the county. PLEASE GIVE THEM SPACE. It is illegal to disrupt an active nest under both the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California State Law.

Apply here: www.sandiegobirdalliance.org/what-we-do/a...

The Endangered Species Act has been effective in saving nearly 99 percent of the plant and animal species it protects. Advocate to maintain the current protections it provides here: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

Advocate to maintain the protections of the Endagered Species Act and protect the Light-footed Ridgway’s Rail! Learn more here: www.sandiegobirdalliance.org/news-events/...

Are you new to birding?

Join us for Dip Your Toes Into Birding at Santee Lakes on Saturday, May 31. This will be a great chance to get out with some folks who love and understand birds, and to learn a bit more about this fascinating hobby.

RSVP: secure.sandiegobirdalliance.org/np/clients/s...

Advocate to maintain the protections of the Endagered Species Act and protect the Western Snowy Plover! Learn more here: www.sandiegobirdalliance.org/news-events/...

📸 Sandeep Dhar

Did you know? The color of an owl’s eyes can tell you when it’s most active. If an owl has yellow eyes, it often hunts during the day; orange eyes, it hunts at dawn/dusk; and if it has brown eyes then it generally hunts at night 🦉

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Say hello to the Spotted Sandpiper.

Their constant tail-bobbing motion is unique. It might help with balance, waterproofing, or hunting. But scientists aren’t entirely sure why they do it!

We'd love to hear your theory: why do you think spotted sandpipers bob like this?

📸 Karina Ornelas

Work continues on vital fire mitigation measures at Silverwood thanks to funding from the San Diego River Conservancy.

Urban Corps of San Diego County recently cleared thirteen 60-gallon trash bags full of poison oak! We are thankful for this support to keep Silverwood safe!

Did you know? A favorite of hummingbirds, fleshy lupine is a nitrogen-fixing plant; it helps enrich the soil with nutrients. In folklore and mythology, lupines are linked with imagination, creativity, and renewal.

It’s also native to San Diego, and can be spotted at Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve.

YOU can help endangered Ridgway's Rails by helping conduct a population survey!

1. Monday, May 5 | 5:30 PM | Paradise Creek Educational
Park
2. Tuesday, May 6 | 4:15 AM | J Street Marsh

Send an email to our Volunteer Coordinator at cgonzalez@sandiegobirdalliance.org to learn more and to RSVP!

Today we rallied with thousands of San Diegans for climate action, climate justice, and to fight against destructive policies that put profits over people.

Did you know? Hummingbirds are the most colorful family of birds on Earth. In fact, the diversity of colors found in hummingbirds exceeds that of all other bird species combined 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🩶🤍

Congratulations to our Photo of the Month winner, Merlin Mendoza, for this incredible shot of one of our local Great Horned Owl families.

That sounds wonderful!! Those backyard birds get us every time 💙 If you’re in San Diego, we do a Birding for Beginners course twice a year. The Spring session is currently underway, but keep an eye out for the Fall dates! We’d love to have you.

Happy #NationalGoBirdingDay!

Birding is for everyone, everywhere.

Whether you’re birding from your window, your balcony, or your backyard, solo or with a group, by sight or by ear, take a moment and tune into the birds around you. It’s a perfect day to connect with nature.

📸 Catherine Werth

It’s official! Blue-eyed Grass is the new flower of the city of San Diego!

Celebrate Earth Day with us by joining a Planting Party at the Port of San Diego's Sweetwater Park!

Tuesday, April 22
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Learn more and RSVP here: secure.sandiegobirdalliance.org/np/clients/s...

We’ve made it to the final round!

Bush Sunflower and Blue-eyed Grass are the last flowers standing.

Cast your vote for the new official city flower by midnight on Wednesday, April 16. It’s a tight race, and every vote counts!

Vote here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

These I Voted stickers have arrived--free for voters!, and you are welcome to head into our office to vote for your next flower and get a sticker!

Thanks to Hilary Dufour for the beautiful artwork.

Did you know?

Researchers have monitored the heartbeats of embryos and found that birds recognize sounds from inside the egg!

When hearing a familiar bird call, embryos calmed and heartbeats slowed 💙

Don’t forget to cast your vote for the new official flower for the city of San Diego! Learn more and vote here: www.sandiegobirdalliance.org/what-we-do/a...

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