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With a wingspan of almost 10 feet, the California condor is the largest land bird in North America. Several hundred years ago, it was found frequently across California’s landscape. Yet…

What is a raptor? A raptor is a type of bird that eats large prey—although carrion eaters like some eagles, vultures, and condors are raptors too, and herons and other…

What Is Black Birders Week? Last year in May, a video of a birdwatching incident in Central Park took flight, getting media coverage across the nation. In summary, black birdwatcher…

Photo: The Peregrine Team on a training hike in Pine Canyon Peregrine falcons now nest in the cliffs of Pine Canyon, a direct result of ongoing conservation efforts since 1970,…

Spring is finally here, and if you like birds, it’s time to get excited. The soft-spoken American poet Emily Dickinson wrote that “March is the Month of Expectation.” She was…

From seasoned birders with hawk-like eyes for spotting birds to fledgling beginners, Mount Diablo offers awesome birding opportunities. More than 200 bird species have been spotted on Mount Diablo. Some…

Interviewed by Roxana Lucero, Land Stewardship Manager About Maren How long have you lived in the Bay Area? I have lived in the Bay Area off and on for about…