IN THE SHADOW OF THE BRIDGE

BIRDS OF THE BAY AREA

Photographs by Dick Evans
Text by Hannah Hindley
Foreword by Mary Ellen Hannibal

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Birds of the Bay: A Visual and Narrative Journey Through a Living Landscape

This richly-photographed book celebrates the wild lives of birds across the San Francisco Bay Area. It captures not only the stunning beauty of resident and migratory birds, but also the stories they carry: tales of adaptation, survival, and deep interconnection with people and place. At once a work of art and a call to attention, this book belongs in any bird lover’s collection.

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THROUGH THE LENS: A TRIBUTE TO THE BIRDS OF THE BAY

Featuring 242 full color photographs by Dick Evans and poetic prose by award-winning writer Hannah Hindley. Dive deeper into the beauty of the Bay with over 1,000 additional images available on this website.

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THROUGH THE PEN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BIRDS OF THE BAY

Here, we share stories from the field that didn’t make it between the covers of the book: glimpses of Bay Area birds and the people who watch, study, and fight to protect them. 

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Hardcover, 11 x 11, 240 pages
Publication Date: November 25, 2025 
ISBN: 9781597146913

Photographer Dick Evans captures the rich birdlife of the San Francisco Bay Area, from tiny sparrows to striking herons, in urban and wild settings alike.
Paired with text by Hannah Hindley, the book explores the region’s natural history and the challenges birds face in a changing environment.
It’s a vibrant celebration of avian life and the hidden wilderness within and around the city.

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“From elegant Snowy Egrets to cartoonish Hooded Mergansers, the bay is home to an astonishing array of birds who thrive in a scene like no other — a piece of California that deserves celebration.”
Chris JohnsFormer Editor in Chief, National Geographic magazine
“Every scene tells a story of wild beauty, patience, and discovery — inviting readers to see this iconic region through the eyes of its winged inhabitants.”
John P. Dumbacher (Jack)Curator of Ornithology and Mammalogy, Institute of Biodiversity Science and Sustainability, California Academy of Sciences
“Beautifully captured…the wonder and mystery of birds, the fascinating research to better understand them, and the joy of birding itself.”
Wayne KlocknerExecutive Director, American Birding Association

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A biologist will tell you the bird is looking for potential prey, a mate, or a predator.
Fine, we’re all doing some version of that, right?
mary ellen hannibalAward-winning environmental author

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