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Alcatraz: Island of Seabirds

  • Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Island (map)

Alcatraz Island, infamous for its federal prison, supports the only nesting colonies of Brandt’s and Pelagic Cormorants inside San Francisco Bay. Join an Alcatraz bird docent and sanctuary staff for a thought-provoking walk through the seabird rookeries to learn about their ecology and current conservation status. We’ll discuss the significance of Pigeon Guillemots, Black-crowned Night Herons, Snowy Egrets, Black Oystercatchers, and many more. We’ll learn about the impacts of human disturbance and the efforts to protect these birds.

Earlier Event: June 2
Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest
Later Event: June 2
The Union Street Music Festival