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Sandhill Cranes and Northern Pintails. Photo: Tom Barnwell/Audubon Photography Awards
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An iconic California Quail strikes a pose, with the vibrant grass providing a colorful frame.
In 2024, Governor Newsom Continues to Cut Climate Investments
January 12, 2024 — Underscoring Need for a Climate Bond
Photo of Liliana Griego, Senior Program Manager of Coasts, observing and counting shorebirds at the Salton Sea through a scope during the historic Intermountain West Shorebird Survey in August 2023.
Intermountain West Shorebird Survey: Preliminary Results Indicate 250,000 Migratory Shorebirds at the Salton Sea
December 20, 2023 — Conservation investments at the Salton Sea must embrace a holistic approach, considering the well-being of all waterbirds, including shorebirds.
Xerónimo Castañeda holds a Dunlin in his hands while working on a Central Valley farm. The background features a light pink and blue sky just before sunrise, creating a serene and atmospheric setting.
Meet Xerónimo Castañeda
December 08, 2023 — Audubon California's new Working Lands Program Director has a long history in conservation and avian biology
Brown Pelican on the Pacific Coast.
Gratitude for Marine Sanctuary Advocates!
November 22, 2023 — A warm and sincere thank you to everyone who played a crucial role in advocating for the protection of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary along the Pacific Coast.
Long-billed Dowitcher wearing a satellite transmitter.
Navigating Drought: Understanding Shorebird Impacts Through the Migratory Bird Conservation Partnership's Research
November 22, 2023 — Drought conditions significantly impact winter landscapes by restricting water availability. In drier years, water restrictions lead to reduced habitat for birds, especially shorebirds.
An earthworm in the palm of a volunteer.
Got Waste? Get Worms! Composting at Home
November 21, 2023 — Make for a more sustainable holiday season by composting.
Close-up of a coyote.
Creature Feature: Sacred Animals of the Miwok
November 21, 2023 — Get to know the importance of these animals in the cultural constellation of the Miwok Tribe.
Canada goose flying ovre body of water.
Feast of Reciprocity: Language, Food, and Sovereignty in Indigenous Communities
November 21, 2023 — When was the last time you asked yourself about how connected you are to the food you are eating?
Great Blue Heron foraging in eelgrass revealed at low tide.
Giving Tree of the Sea: Eelgrass
November 21, 2023 — Learn about how this humble grass is a linchpin in Bay ecosystems and why it's worth preserving.