#crabcove — Public Fediverse posts

An attempt to get kids outdoors and learning during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a regular and treasured outing. Birder Doug Henderson and Wood Middle School teacher Marci Nettles share the collaboration that's creating Alameda's youngest birders. Photo by Rick Lewis. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/wood-middle-school-program-teaches-students-to-love-birding/

#alameda #birding #birds #CrabCove #ElsieRoemerBirdSanctuary #FriendsOfTheAlamedaWildlifeReserve #GoldenGateBirdAlliance #WoodMiddleSchool

A former Navy runway at Alameda Point is now a protected nesting site for California least terns. "Last year the Alameda least tern colony did very well with over 500 nests and potentially around 800 young fledged," reports Sharol Nelson-Embry. Photo by Rick Lewis. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/taking-a-turn-watching-the-terns/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #birding #birds #birdwatching #CaliforniaLeastTern #CrabCove #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #ebrpd #FriendsOfTheAlamedaWildlifeReserve #GoldenGateBirdAlliance

"Wherever you live on this island, there are birds nesting nearby," writes Michael Charnofsky. Crab Cove is an especially active nesting site for many species—here's how to tell them apart. Photos by Rick Lewis. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/crab-cove-welcomes-nesting-birds/

#alameda #birding #birds #birdwatching #CrabCove

Sand is piling up on shoreline areas that are normally covered with marsh vegetation. "Continually barging in sand to replenish the beach without an engineered solution to keep it from ending up on sensitive habitat is a recipe for killing the bird habitat," writes Richard Bangert. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/opinion-save-expand-alamedas-marshland-bird-habitat/

#alameda #BayFarmIsland #CrabCove #environment #shorebirds

Let’s move, dance, ride, walk, roll, or swim—all the way to some fun and unique local events this weekend. We've got a fashion and arts festival, the final installment of Rising Seas, two history walking tours, and Crab Cove’s annual fish fest! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-art-history-fishy-friends/

#alameda #BoholCircleImmigrantPark #CrabCove #FamilyFriendlyEvents #fashion #FreeEvents #RhythmixCulturalWorks #WalkingTour

Small, iconic, and endangered, California least terns return every year to Alameda. In the early 1970s, the NAS Alameda base commander’s wife noticed and protected about 10 pairs of birds. In 2024, over 500 nests were recorded. Sharol Nelson-Embry tells their story with photos by Rick Lewis. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/31-yearsf-return-terns-bus-tours-alameda/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #birding #birdwatching #CaliforniaLeastTern #CrabCove #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #ebrpd #FriendsOfTheAlamedaWildlifeReserve

There may be many more birds nesting in your neighborhood than you realize! Michael Charnofsky introduces a multitude of our local feathered friends, accompanied by stunning photos from Rick Lewis. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/birds-nesting-crab-cove/

#alameda #birdwatching #CrabCove #FriendsOfTheAlamedaWildlifeReserve #GoldenGateBirdAlliance

Irene Dieter shares a photo essay of the shoreline damage around Crab Cove and the beach. "Ironically, the stalled restroom project at Shore Line Drive and Grand Street, which had to go back to the drawing board to meet floodplain standards, was not affected at all by the storm," notes Dieter. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-shoreline-takes-a-beating-from-storms-and-tides/

#alameda #CrabCove #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #KingTides #shorelines

With the holiday season in full swing, Alameda has lots of festive events on the calendar this week, as well as some great opportunities to learn something new. Attend a concert, take a photography class, learn to make the perfect loaf, and enjoy free holiday events! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-holiday-cheer-photography-breadmaking/

#AlamedaCommunityBand #AlamedaLanding #AlmanacBrewing #CommunityActionForASustainableAlameda #CrabCove #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #FeatheredOutlaw #GreenbeltAlliance #holidays

Rick Lewis shares photographs of black skimmers at Crab Cove. Also called a scissor-beak, cut-water, or seadog, these striking birds are experts at snagging fish while in non-stop flight.

https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/black-skimmers-their-strange-bills-amaze-us/

#alameda #birdwatching #CrabCove #FriendsOfTheAlamedaWildlifeReserve #GoldenGateBirdAlliance

School is back in session, but Alameda still has plenty of fun summertime events left to savor. Get outside this week for flavorful and fascinating festivities, or hunt for treasure at the famous Alameda Point Antiques Faire.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-labor-day-weekend-fun/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #CoricaPark #CrabCove #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #ebrpd #FamilyFriendlyEvents #FreeEvents #WebsterStreet #WestAlamedaBusinessAssociation

Cooper's hawks have been in Alameda news recently, after APD animal control officer Alaina Onesko rescued a young Cooper's hawk that had become stuck in sap. Rick Lewis highlights these birds of prey and gives tips for how to spot them.

https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/keep-an-eye-out-coopers-hawks-around-alameda/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #birdwatching #ChochenyoPark #CoricaPark #CrabCove #FriendsOfTheAlamedaWildlifeReserve

August is chock full of fishy fun for the whole family at Crab Cove, all leading up to the annual Fish Festival on Saturday, August 31.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/crab-cove-fish-festival-highlights-park-districts-90th-anniversary/

#alameda #CrabCove #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #FreeActivities #FreeEvents

While strolling around Alameda, you may have seen a beautiful flash of bright blue—the Western bluebird. Michael Charnofsky shares the remarkable story of how an EBRPD naturalist and a team of middle schoolers made Alameda into a desirable home for bluebirds.

https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/with-a-little-help-western-bluebirds-are-nesting-in-alameda/

#alameda #birds #birdwatching #CrabCove #CrownBeach #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict #GoldenGateBirdAlliance #nea

On Bay Farm Island, a new generation of great egrets and snowy egrets are being raised side-by-side in a phenomenon known as 'colonial nesting.' Rick Lewis shares photos of the youngsters and gives tips for distinguishing the species.

https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/egrets-large-and-small-nesting-in-alameda/

#alameda #BayFarmIsland #birdwatching #CrabCove #CrownBeach

The California King Tides Project helps visualize future sea levels by observing the highest tides of today. Stop by Crab Cove on Friday, February 9, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., to see the 7.6-foot-high king wave and participate in the documentation.

https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/be-part-of-the-california-king-tides-project-at-crab-cove/

#alameda #CrabCove #KingTides

Alameda Point is home to a very important breeding site for a colony of endangered California least terns. Rick Lewis reports back from an excursion to the site with photos of the "small, resilient, and entertaining birds" and their camouflaged chicks.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/return-of-the-terns/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #birdwatching #CaliforniaLeastTern #CrabCove #ebrpd #FriendsOfTheAlamedaWildlifeReserve #GoldenGateAudubonSociety #UnitedStatesFishAndWildlifeService

Family members, friends, and neighbors gathered at Crab Cove on Sunday afternoon to welcome home Jenn Levine from her 2,800 mile bike ride. Ken Der shares the celebratory event and Jenn's first remark, "All I want is ice and pop. And a shower!”

https://alamedapost.com/news/jenn-levine-finishes-cross-country-bike-trip-in-alameda/

#biking #alameda #CrabCove #JennLevine #TempleIsrael #EpilepsyFoundation

Jenn Levine is riding her bike from Michigan to California to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation. Adam Gillitt invites Alamedans to welcome Jenn at the finish line at Crab Cove on Sunday, July 16!

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/two-months-on-a-bike/

#biking #alameda #CrabCove #JennLevine #EpilepsyFoundation

Somebody made a fun wooden shelter on the beach from driftwood.

#photography #Alameda #CrabCove

Low tide at #CrabCove in #Alameda this morning. Took the kids over early for a half mile “donut run” and grabbed some photos while we were waiting for the run to start.

#photography