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Birds, Science, and Community


Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory!


Birds are excellent indicators of ecosystem health; they are highly visible and cost-effective to track, and are sensitive to environmental change. The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory pays close attention to impacts on birds and their habitats and gathers crucial data specific to local bird populations. And we actively provide opportunities for people to be directly involved in the nature and science of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Join us, volunteer, and support bird conservation science in the Bay Area.

Employment Opportunities

The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory is seeking a part-time seasonal biologist skilled in waterbird identification to conduct research relating to the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project. View the full job description.

Jan 6, 8 & 11th
Gull Workshop with Alvaro Jaramillo
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (class instruction)
Site: Sobrato Center (Milpitas)
Jan 10 & Feb 14th
A Bird in the Hand
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Site: Coyote Creek Field Station (Milpitas)
February 21st
Gulls and Landfills
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Site: Don Edwards (Alviso)
Red-winged Blackbirds
PHOTO BY GARRETT LAU