Citizen Science
Habitat conservation is a foundation of birding. Here in Alameda County we encounter a cross-section of conservation issues found around the world. Yellowbilled Tours is committed to keeping you current on these issues and the initiatives that address them. Our goal is to enhance your birding by providing both the knowledge and the field experiences that can enrich environmental awareness.
Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) and related Citizen Science initiatives by date
2018 - December 14 Eastern Alameda County Christmas Bird Count - Alameda Creek Watershed - Yellowbilled Magpies and Golden Eagles. Open the PDF to read about the final tally. YBT - 2018 EAC-CBC 10th annual 2018 - December 15 Point Reyes National Park/Seashore CBC -...
5/6/19: Wisconsin, Birding, Spring Warbler & Whooping Crane Chase
YBT - Wisconsin 2019 field trip registration form 10.4.18 Birding Wisconsin, with its many wet habitats, is a great experience during spring migration. You arrive on Sunday May 5th. The field trip starts Monday morning May 6th ending May 10th. This is a small group...
9/23/19: Hawaii, Island of Kauai & Honolulu, Birding in Paradise
A species near extinction on Hawaii Islands. New field trip to the Hawaii Islands of Kauai and Honolulu September 23, 2019 $1,895.00 cost includes all lodging, ground transportation, fuel and park entry fees. Airfare and meals not included. Registration is open and...
2/ 9/19 Olompali State Park, Novato, Ca., Birding for Winter Migrants
Bat Night is an annual event which happens first of August. This free event draws many families to an evening of education and fun for all, P.S. Bring the Grandparents The Olompali State Park is for 4 years now an Audubon Christmas Bird Count section of the Cheep...
2/2/19: Richardson Bay Audubon Center Shorebird Festival
Join us for the 6th Annual Waterbird Festival Go to Audubon Richardson Bay FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS. Saturday, Feburary 2th, 2019 Starts at 10am – 3pm Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary 376 Greenwood Beach Rd Tiburon, CA Celebrate scaups, scoters,...
2019 Alameda Creek Restoration – Fisheries and Bird habitat improvements
The construction of the new Calaveras Dam near Sunol EBRP will allow year-round stream flows to be maintained, supporting a future Steelhead fishery in Alameda Creek. This re-watering of the Alameda Creek will provide rich enhancement of the oak/sycamore riparian...
2019 Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area
The San Francisco Bay Audubon Society’s chapters along with a number of other conservation groups filed suit to get our government's attention to provide a solution to stop the killing of raptors and other avian species in eastern Alameda County. The solution is...
Alameda Creek Watershed Council
The Alameda Creek Watershed Council (ACRCD) comprises a government agency as well as 501c civic green conservation groups. Their charge is to manage the third largest watershed in California. The Alameda Creek watershed covers 570 square miles. Its drainage flows into...
GGRO daily hawkwatch update
- Sunday, December 02, 2018Clear and sunny skies welcomed the Sunday 2 team for the final Hawkwatch day of the 2018 season! Throughout the day we enjoyed watching Turkey Vultures, Red-tailed Hawks, Sharp-shinned Hawks, and Cooper's Hawks fly around the Headlands. The team also got a good look at a juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk as it flew around and perched […]
- Saturday, December 01, 2018Despite a rainy morning, the Saturday 2 team was able to spend most of the day on the hill! Though slow, the day was filled with rainbows and adult peregrines as well as delicious food and good company. A lovely day to end a fabulous season! Total Sightings: 126 Hours Counted: 4.92 HPH: 25.61 Total […]