One of our smallest warblers, Wilson's Warblers are constantly in motion, often flicking their tails as they move. They are singing now as they prepare for nesting season. This one was photographed at North Lake, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco on April 7, 2026.
Anna's Hummingbird at Fort Mason, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco on March 24, 2026. One of the earliest nesting species in San Francisco, many recently-fledged young hummingbirds are now joining their parents in flying around Fort Mason.
Great Horned Owls at Fort Mason, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco on March 21, 2026. The resident pair have fledged two chicks this spring.
Green-winged Teal at Las Gallinas, Marin County, California on March 19, 2026.
Great Egret at Las Gallinas, Marin County, California on March 19, 2026.
Great Egret at Las Gallinas, Marin County, California on March 19, 2026.
Tree Swallow at at Las Gallinas, Marin County, California on March 19, 2026.
Western Bluebird at Fort Mason, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco on March 17, 2026. #birds #birding #ilovebirding #bird #naturephotography #aves #birdphotography #birdsofbluesky #birdwatching #nature #ilovebirding
Long-billed Curlew - Crissy Field, San Francisco on March 10, 2026. Nicknamed the Candlestick Bird, it may have inspired the name for Candlestick Park in San Francisco. #birds #birding #ilovebirding #bird #naturephotography #aves #birdphotography #birdsofbluesky #birdwatching #nature #ilovebirding
Female Bufflehead at Heron's Head Park, San Francisco on March 4, 2026. Buffleheads are the smallest diving ducks, and nest in abandoned woodpecker holes. #birds #birding #ilovebirding #bird #naturephotography #aves #birdphotography #birdsofbluesky #birdwatching #nature #ilovebirding
Male and female Blue-winged Teal at Las Gallinas, Marin County, California on March 1, 2026. #birds #birding #ilovebirding #bird #naturephotography #aves #birdphotography #birdsofbluesky #birdwatching #nature #ilovebirding
American Avocet at Pier 94 Wetlands, San Francisco, California on March 9, 2026. #birds #birding #ilovebirding #bird #naturephotography #aves #birdphotography #birdsofbluesky #birdwatching #nature #ilovebirding
American Avocet at Pier 94 Wetlands, San Francisco, California on March 9, 2026.
Northern Parula at McCoppin Square, San Francisco on March 9, 2026. Instead of spending its winter in southern Mexico or Central America, this beautiful little warbler has decided to over winter in San Francisco.
Male Common Merganser at Las Gallinas, Marin County, California on February 28, 2026.
Anna's Hummingbird at Fort Mason, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco on February 26, 2026.
Common Gallinule at Las Gallinas, Marin County, California on February 21, 2026.
American Kestrel at Las Gallinas, Marin County, California on February 23, 2026.
Pair of Western Bluebirds at Fort Mason, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco on February 22, 2026. This pair is already working on a nest.
Red-winged Blackbird at Pier 94 Wetlands, San Francisco on February 14, 2026.
Common Raven at Heron's Head Park, San Francisco on February 14, 2026.
Allen's Hummingbird at North Lake, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco on February 10, 2026.
Ring-necked Duck in Mountain Lake Park, San Francisco on February 8, 2026.
Spotted Towhee at Crissy Field, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco on February 8, 2026.
Western Tanager at Fort Mason, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco on February 7, 2025.
House Finch at Fort Mason, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco on February 7, 2025.
Common Gallinule at Las Gallinas, Marin County, California on February 5, 2026.
Male Ring-necked Duck at North Lake, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco on February 4, 2026. The chestnut-colored ring around its neck is often hard to see - a more appropriate name for this species would have been ring-billed duck.
Barn Owl in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco on February 4, 2026.