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Sandhill Cranes and Northern Pintails. Photo: Tom Barnwell/Audubon Photography Awards
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Wildfire at Bobcat Ranch
July 03, 2018
Be a bird-friendly beachgoer this summer
July 02, 2018 — Celebrations on the beach are fun for us, but to nesting shorebirds and their chicks, hazards are everywhere
"Giving is receiving"
June 28, 2018 — Andee Burrell has a longstanding passion for local conservation at Audubon’s Starr Ranch Sanctuary; even as she also keeps the bigger picture in view, as illustrated in her story below.
Photo of two Bushtits banded at Starr Ranch on June 15
Seen any Pacific-slope Flycatchers lately?
June 26, 2018 — Kim Geissler saw seven at Starr Ranch on the last MAPS banding day there on June 15. The Pacific-slope Flycatchers were just one thirty-one species seen or captured at the banding station.
Bill defending California’s migratory birds passes critical Senate committee vote
June 26, 2018 — Assembly Bill 2627 seeks to protect California birds in the face of federal attacks on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
California voters approve Proposition 68
June 06, 2018 — $4 billion bond measure supported by Audubon will fund programs for safe parks, clean water, natural resources protection, climate change preparedness, and relief for the Salton Sea
Bill defending California’s migratory birds passes critical Assembly Floor vote
May 31, 2018 — Assembly Bill 2627 seeks to protects California birds in the face of federal attacks on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Where have all the Salton Sea's Eared Grebes gone?
May 29, 2018 — The Salton Sea was once a stopover for more than 90% of all Eared Grebes, but now there are few to be found there.
Bill to protect California’s migratory birds advances
May 25, 2018 — Assembly Bill 2627 passes Assembly Appropriations Committee.
John Bambury talks about the origins of Egret Wine
May 24, 2018 — Sonoma County winemaker was inspired by a desire to support environmental causes. Birds seemed a natural choice.