SFBBO Birdy Hour Talk: How Song Sparrows Have Adapted to Life in the San Francisco Bay

Song Sparrows are one of the most widespread bird species across North America - but the Song Sparrows of the San Francisco Bay aren’t just any ordinary backyard bird. These birds are the only Song Sparrows equipped to survive in the harsh, inhospitable environment of the salt marsh. Each arm of the Bay is home to a different subspecies, making this a hotspot for genetic diversity. Learn what makes these little brown birds different from all the rest, and why it is so important to protect their native habitat

Speaker: Chloe Mikles, Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University.