Downtown Dabblers

Some people who birdwatch are hardcore listers, birding from dawn till dusk to the ends of the earth to get that one rare bird. Others just like to dabble. This walk is for that second group but welcomes anyone from listers to brand newbies. You’ll be surprised at the number of birds we observe in an urban setting. As we search for and identify birds in this developed area, we’ll also discuss ways to make cities more bird friendly and habitat rich.

Our team is taking part in Point Blue’s 2026 Bird‑A‑Thon. We'll be gathering in downtown Petaluma on Saturday, September 26th from 9am to noon to see how many bird species we can identify in the heart of downtown Petaluma while supporting Point Blue’s work to conserve birds, other wildlife, and the ecosystems they rely on.

Please consider making a donation or pledging an amount per species our team finds. Thank you for your support. You can learn more about Point Blue Conservation Science at www.pointblue.org.

Banner photo of downtown Petaluma by Scott Hess

Make a donation online by clicking "donate" above, or mail a check made out to Point Blue Conservation Science to ATTN: Rich Stallcup Bird-A-Thon, Point Blue Conservation Science, 3820 Cypress Dr STE 11, Petaluma, CA 94954 (and please include the name of the birder or team you are supporting in the memo line).

Please note: If you would like to make a pledge per species, please select a team member's individual page. Your pledge will be counted toward the team's fundraising total.