Dublin, California

 

Links

Birdwatching  Books and Reference  Binoculars/Scopes Organizations Problems  Web Cameras Web Resources

Wild Birds Unlimited

www.wbu.com/dublin

    Visit our other website for recent updates and a chance to sign up for BirdTracksOnline

Wild Birds Unlimited

    The home site of Wild Birds Unlimited Stores--information and shopping on the web

 

Birdfeeding Resources

Books and Reference Materials

Peterson Online

    Home of the Peterson wildlife guidebooks

Journey North - Wildlife

    Wildlife Migration Study - whales, birds, butterflies, among others

Hummingbirds

    All about hummingbirds, centered on eastern species but much of general interest.

Sibley's Updates

    Supplements and subspecies for The Sibley Guides to Birds

The Mining Company

    Various topics related to birds and birding

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Optics Information

A better view desired
    This is maintained by the optics reviewer for ABA. It offers his tests and opinions on the

        best binoculars at various prices.

Tri Valley Stargazers

    This is a source of information for those interested in using telescopes outdoors at night.

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Web Resources

Bat CREW

    Rehabilitation, Education, and Welfare...good general source on bats

BirdSource

    Sponsor of the Backyard Bird Count, Birdfeeder Watch and Christmas Bird         Count. Information and links about bird research.

Bird Studies Canada

    Canadian analog of BirdSource

California Bat Conservation Fund

    Educational programs, advocacy and bat rehabilitation

Chipper Woods Bird Observatory

    New Jersey bird observatory sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited

Cornell Laboratory of Ornihology

    Research and information about birds

Lindsay Wildlife Museum

    Walnut Creek wildlife rehab and education (will accept injured and sick birds from a wide area.)

MacAuley Library of Natural Sounds

    CD's and tapes of birds and other wildlife with samples

Electronic Resources on Ornithology

    Bird section of a site devoted to sources of information about nature

 San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory

     Research and education in Alviso, California

The Mining Company

    Various topics related to birds and birding

Great Outdoor Recreation Pages

    Information and Opportunities from an adventure travel company

Gary Bogue

    Pets and Wildlife columnist for The Valley Times

E-Bird

    Where you can record your sightings and learn what birds others are seeing across the country.

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Problem Resolution

West Nile Virus

    Information and links describing this alarming disease that is arriving in California.

The Bird Screen Company

    Marketer of screens to hang in front of windows to eliminate bird collisions. "guaranteed"

USGS Bird Identification Guide

    This site has photos of many bird species and related information.

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Web Cameras

Bird Feeder Camera

    Watch birds at backyard feeders

Nest Cams

    Watch nesting birds around the world

Owl Camera

    Massachusetts owls contend with Massachusetts weather

Loon Cam

    Here's an unusual nest camera...

Elkstreet Web Camera

    A feeder on an imaginary street a few miles south of Estes Park, Colorado

Barn Owl Archive

    Nice set of pictures captured in England

http--www.wildlink.org

    Home page for the owl archive above. Many European species' nesting and other behavior.

The Owl Cam

    Benicia owls in the nest...and an invitation to visit.

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Organizations

Ohlone Audubon Society
    This is our local chapter of Audubon. Look here for meetings, field trips and local issues

Mt. Diablo Audubon Society

    Mt Diablo Chapter covers the territory including San Ramon and Martinez

National Audubon Society

    National organization of which Ohlone and Mt Diablo are chapters

National Wildlife Federation

    Organization devoted to education about and conservation of wildlife

The Nature Conservancy

    Organizaton devoted to preserving habitat by buying land and educating the public about wildlife

The Organization for Bat Conservation

    Bat rehabilitation and education organization

GreenBelt Alliance

    The website of the Greenbelt Alliance has descriptions of many enjoyable walks around the Bay.

Sierra Club

    The Sierra Club has many local outings in addition to political discussion.

Birdfeeding Organization

    An organization to promote watching, feeding, and learning about birds in your yard.

Point Reyes Bird Observatory

    Bird Research in Marin County

Birding Resources

    Birding related news, books and web resources

Lindsay Wildlife Museum

    Walnut Creek wildlife rehabilitation and teaching center

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Plants

CNPS Photo Gallery

    Photographs from around the state of native plants.

California Native Plant Society, East Bay Chapter

    Those interested in California native plants; the chapter offers programs and field trips

The Calflora Database

    The online gateway to information about  California wild plants. Free 30-day trial available.

http://www.Plants.usda.gov

    Department of Agriculture's large collection of plant information, pictures and distribution. Covers the US.

Birdwatching

Bay Area Walks
    A thorough compendium of walks and field trips in the Bay Area

Calbirds
    This is the bulletin board for California bird watchers, you can sign up to receive the

         birders' messages by e-mail and to contribute your own.

Joe Morlan's Web
    News of nearby rare bird sightings, many useful links to other bird watching sites

Rare Bird Alerts

    Latest sightings of rare and unusual birds in North America, the Bay Area and Northern California

Virtual Birder

    Test your powers of observation

BirdWatch PBS Online

    Website of a birdwatching program on PBS

Birdwatching.com

    "Your lifetime ticket to the theater of nature"

International Migratory Bird Day

    About Neotropical (western hemisphere) migratory birds: Year-round activities and advance

         planning for the second Saturday in May

Oakland Bird Club

    Oaklanders who enjoy watching birds; non-members are welcome to three trips (you must join for fourth+)

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