About Mark Bittner
Lived 1951 – 2026 (aged 74). Mark Bittner was an American writer.
Mark Bittner (November 29, 1951 – March 1, 2026) was an American writer. He was the author of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, the book which accompanies the film The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill.
Life and career Bittner was born in Vancouver, Washington, on November 29, 1951.
He spent 14 years on the streets of San Francisco after his dream of becoming a professional musician fell apart. After many years of doing odd jobs while maintaining a The Dharma Bums-type lifestyle, he found a flock of naturalized parrots (mostly cherry-headed conures, also known as red-masked parakeets) in the area of Telegraph Hill. He was among those who persuaded the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to pass an ordinance prohibiting the practice.
He was a member of the South End Rowing Club.
Bittner died of a heart attack in Arcata, California, on March 1, 2026, at the age of 74.
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Who was Mark Bittner?
American writer
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Mark Bittner was born on 29 November 1951 in Vancouver station.
When did Mark Bittner die?
Mark Bittner died on 1 March 2026.
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Mark Bittner was a writer.
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Mark Bittner was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mark Bittner. https://biography.guide/mark-bittner/
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