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Audubon Society rescues heron and egret chicks in downtown Oakland
The Golden Gate Audubon Society and Oakland Zoo have teamed up to rescue baby birds that have fallen from their nests. Watch members on a heron rescue mission in downtown Oakland.
Read MoreRare birds spotted during Golden Gate Audubon’s annual bird count
On a rainy December day, almost 200 bird watchers fanned out across Oakland in search of birds. They were participating in the Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count. Since then, its employees have been busy tallying up the numbers from the count. The final results were released Monday.
Read MoreIn search of birds during Oakland’s 70th Audubon bird count
Early Sunday morning in the drizzling rain, a small group of people is standing on the shore of Lake Merritt peering out onto the lake through binoculars. They are birdwatchers participating in the Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count— the group’s annual tally of different species of birds.
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