Join Feminist Bird Club for a bird outing near the Oakland Museum/Lake Merritt to see the nesting black-crowned night herons.

Join the SF Bay Area chapter of the Feminist Bird Club for a springtime egg(ish!) hunt to look for the black-crowned night herons nesting in downtown Oakland.

To RSVP, please visit EventBrite

All are welcome. The Feminist Bird Club strives to host birding events that are welcoming and inclusive for all people - full stop. Our goal is less about nailing the largest species checklist and more about building community with each other, by making sure that everyone feels safe and respected.

We will have binoculars to share and as always, all abilities are welcome, especially beginners!

Getting here: We'll meet outside the Oakland Lake Merritt BART station, on the west side of Oak St between 8th and 9th. Look for us in the open area on the west side of Oak St. between the two BART exits. We'll end our walk at the Oakland Museum of California gardens on 12th St. 

Google Maps link to starting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2qA3LL2hRnRCYsXj9

Accessibility: The distance from the Lake Merritt BART station to the Lake Merritt Amphitheater and then the Oakland Museum of California garden is approx 0.35 miles one-way. It will be all on paved, flat city sidewalks. 

Bathrooms: There is a restroom in the Lake Merritt BART station.

COVID Policy: Since we’ll be outdoors, we are not requiring masks at this time but ask people to maintain a comfortable distance from each other and respect each other’s personal bubbles. Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Waiver: All adult participants will need to complete this waiver online prior to the event: https://forms.gle/NchMV6Wx9W3KE8JD8

If you are planning on bringing anyone under the age of 18 with you, please email fbc.sfbay@gmail.com for a children's waiver.

Weather: Heavy rain cancels. We will notify people of any changes via Eventbrite, so check your spam folders.

We follow the ABA Code of Birding Ethics: https://www.aba.org/aba-code-of-birding-ethics/

Contact:

For info about the event fbc.sfbay@gmail.com

For urgent questions the day-of the event (text only please):
(360) 775-9823 or (848) 565-5918

About Feminist Bird Club - SF Bay

We are an actively inclusive and safe community for everyone to enjoy birds in their natural environment. Learn more about Feminist Bird Club here: https://www.feministbirdclub.org/

Sign up to be notified of future events here: https://forms.gle/WzbjsK6Uu6bEiinSA