Bird Curious: Slow Birding in the Garden

This is a free community program. Please consider supporting the Gardens of Golden Gate Park with a recommended donation of $5-20. Your support helps us connect people to plants, the planet, and each other. 

Sunday, October 19, 2025
8-10am
San Francisco Botanical Garden — Meet at Main Gate

About the Program

Join us for a leisurely bird tour of the San Francisco Botanical Garden!

Fall bird migration will be in full swing, so we will look for unusual warblers and returning overwintering birds, such as Townsend’s and Yellow-rumped Warblers, Fox Sparrows, Golden-crowned Sparrows, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, and Hermit Thrushes. And, of course, we’ll be on the lookout for our familiar friends: Scrub Jays, Robins, California Towhees, Red-tailed and Red-shouldered Hawks, White-crowned Sparrows and Song Sparrows!

Recommended Supplies

• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Hat and layers
• Portable chair
• Binoculars (if you have an extra pair to share, please bring it!)

Please email birdcurious@goldengatebirds.org with any questions, or if you require specific accommodations. Make sure to include Botanical Gardens in the subject line.

About Bird Curious

Bird Curious is a group affiliated with the Golden Gate Bird Alliance that’s designed for new birders, and those who enjoy sharing knowledge with new birders. Our purpose is to create community around birds and deepen our relationship with nature through shared education and discovery.

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Free program, RSVP required. Heavy rain cancels. Admission to the Garden is free for San Francisco residents, veterans, Museums for All/EBT participants, and Gardens members.