In Alameda we're very fortunate to be able to watch the seasonal migration of shorebirds and ducks along our waterways with summer marking the trickle that turns into a flood of their return for the fall and winter. Some of my favorite bird watching, though, happens in my own backyard and neighborhood. Here's my blog for KQED QUEST that relays some of the regular visitors we've had in Alameda and some of the ways you can attract more of them to our area. You can also find out how to participate in Citizen Science projects related to birds.
Backyard Bird Watching for Everyone!
Birds both common and rare abound in our city limits. Find out more about them, what they need in order to live here, and how you can participate in bird science projects!
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Jasmine Tokuda May 21, 2013 at 09:35 am
I've bought steak from them a few years back, they were good steaks. They generally approach people…Read More they see out and about. If you are unsure of them, just ask for a price list to keep. They have them printed up, and it has their contact info. Not sure if they have a business license to operate in Alameda though.......
Michelle Rowe May 21, 2013 at 10:46 am
Agree that West End/Webster seems to receive a lot less development funding. And while they have…Read More widened Webster (near the tunnel) and plan a Target Store, we are NOT a shopping destination - unless you are seeking pizza, liquor or a tattoo. Our Webster street fairs are also attended poorly and with less quality vendors, than Park Street. Thank god for Cafe Jolie,1400, and Crolls.
Will something be done/developed in the empty parking lot on Taylor and Webster? (former site of the farmers market).
virgo May 21, 2013 at 10:37 am
i think webster could use some other options. not necessarily chain places though because i like the…Read More local mom-n-pop places. i think webster just needs more variety. i love wes cafe but cafe jolie is awful- overpriced, bad service and mediocre food. i really wish alameda would get an old fashioned bakery whether it be on webster, park st or at south shore. i don't care where but we need one somewhere!! i really miss boniere. i could go over to oakland to buy from boniere but it's a pain to get there and find parking.
a94501er May 20, 2013 at 10:10 pm
@Anna, your comments about going to the AMC in Emeryville is just dumb! Think about all the time you…Read More spend in traffic, gas, parking and the $ you spend at the chain stores on Bay St ... all of which are probably better off being spent right here. I would imagine somebody living "paycheck to paycheck" (your exact words) would be a lot more conscious in how they spend their $ ... apparently not.
Analisa Harangozo (Editor) May 21, 2013 at 09:45 am
My apologies for these issues. Our tech support is working the best they can to get these fixed…Read More ASAP.
Jon Spangler May 20, 2013 at 08:05 pm
It took about 12 attempts over 2 days to post the above LWV of Alameda event--a task that used to…Read More take me 30 minutes or less, including uploading photos, editing and proofreading the copy on Patch.com. etc. Using my Apple mac Book Pro I could not even post the event using Safari 5.1.9. Using Chrome I finally posted the event but it is ugly--there is no way to remove the undesired returns, spaces, and gaps that Patch.com put there. (I never did.) Patch is losing me--fast.
Thomas Perez May 20, 2013 at 04:59 pm
That's what i thought LIONS MANE. I asked you a several legitimate questions and you dodged them.…Read More Mainly your accusation about what this person will do next. How do you know what this person is going to do other then what you conjured and fabricated in your own mind. Your on a witch hunt and god protect anyone from you being convicted in a jury trial. L.M. i'm not meaning to attack you personally. I don't know who this "creeper" is. Who knows, maybe he's writing a report on the lecherous activities being conducted on the beach. I've dealt with people that fabricate facts is why your post intrigued my attention. I enjoy inciting debate. I rest my case....Have a great day......
Tigent May 20, 2013 at 04:50 pm
Lions Mane needs a career or children since her marriage turned out to be such a dissapointment.
Allison Martin May 20, 2013 at 04:29 pm
Everyone jumped on this one huh? I think it was the word "creeper" that attracted…Read More attention to it, it did to me anyway. I wouldn't do anything yourself, Lion, if you feel uncomfortable with this guy then by all means call the police non-emergency number and let them handle it. You'll be better off by not responding to all the negative posts too.
Jenna May 21, 2013 at 09:25 am
What a funny story! So your neighbor found Oscar blissed out when he got home from work?
Jenna May 19, 2013 at 08:48 pm
I absolutely wish we had some beach frontage in Alameda for the dogs to enjoy the water, but no way…Read More would I take them onto the beach when it's not allowed. The signage is perfectly clear and the fine is probably several hundred dollars.Instead we head up to Point Isabel or Albany Bulb. I've counted 25 dogs in the water on a really nice day at Point Isabel. We're going to Disneyland!
Lion's Mane May 18, 2013 at 03:31 pm
Good point, Gevin! Forgot about the dog park!! Recently a woman with a big, off-leash Rott stood…Read More by and watched him take a huge dump at the water's edge, then she continued on her way without cleaning it up. The park police got here in time and paid her a visit, and she was none to happy about that...made my day. Unfortunately, a family with 2 little kiddos set up their blanket right in front of the Rottie's toilet spot shortly after she walked away, and I'm sure the kids were all over it. The no-dogs allowed ruling was probably inspired, at least in part, by irresponsible pet owners like her.
Gloria Guerra May 20, 2013 at 11:43 am
Alameda Police Havier Quintero beat me up on December 16, 1990 and he gut away with this.
bette page May 20, 2013 at 11:10 am
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Eat-Dog-Sustainable-Living/dp/0500287902
Kimberlee MacVicar May 17, 2013 at 02:36 pm
Thanks for the info about your experience. I'm starting to hear the same story from about 7 people…Read More now and I'm sure there are more. Store has been closed all week. Still no sign on the door. At a loss as to what to do to find out what's going on or what to do next.
bette page May 17, 2013 at 07:01 am
Good luck with that. I stopped patronizing them a year ago after some shifty practices with my high…Read More end items: wouldn't give me a receipt and then my items sat untagged for three weeks. Completely missed the xmas shopping season.
bette page May 20, 2013 at 11:11 am
They are not open yet. Based on the signage I am assuming that it will be an Asian bakery.
Analisa Harangozo (Editor) May 15, 2013 at 07:15 pm
Carol, posted this on Facebook and got some responses so far:…Read More https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaPatch/posts/666500700043838?comment_id=32723444&offset=0&total_comments=2
Carol Parker May 15, 2013 at 11:02 am
It is really dangerous coming out of the dog park/tennis court parking lot. We never try to turn…Read More left coming out of it, always right - and even then you have to be super careful because cars just come speeding down the street.