The 2026 Raptor Migration season has begun! The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory’s (GGRO) two community science programs have kicked off, and we have begun collecting long-term data of the seasonal movement of hawks through the Marin Headlands and along the Pacific Coast. August, also known as “Fogust,” marks the start of the field season. This...
At the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO), we have two community science programs: Hawkwatch and banding. Both programs take place every day during the fall migration season. Hawkwatch volunteers work in teams to identify and count the 19 species of raptors that migrate through the...
The Marin Headlands are not easy to get to. But after waiting 5 minutes to get through a one-way tunnel, the views along the winding road to Fort Cronkhite are worth it. The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO) operates out of Building 1064, a space...
Hello! My name is Maya and I am a Community Science intern at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. More specifically, I will be working with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO) on their Hawkwatch program.I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and...