Audubon California News

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Sandhill Cranes and Northern Pintails. Photo: Tom Barnwell/Audubon Photography Awards
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Congratulations to the 2018 Collaborative Grant Awardees!
January 10, 2018 — Eight California chapters will receive funding for conservation, education, and monitoring programs that will benefit local communities and birds.
Eight years of the Grebe Project
January 08, 2018 — Northern California chapters monitor grebes and educate the public about this fascinating, charismatic species.
Update on proposal to move Oakland A's Stadium near Lake Merritt
January 08, 2018 — The proposal, opposed by Golden Gate Audubon, has stalled as Peralta Community College rejected plans to build the new stadium on land owned by the district.
2018 – the Year of the Bird!
January 05, 2018 — 2018 is the Year of the Bird, and it's time for us to spread our wings and advocate for birds around the world.
Sarah Rose named executive director of Audubon California
January 04, 2018 — National Audubon Society taps well-known strategic leader to run one of its premiere state programs
Wanted: Volunteers for Short-eared Owl Survey
January 04, 2018 — Volunteers needed for a breeding season survey of Short-eared Owls.
Embattled Southwestern Willow Flycatcher to remain on Endangered Species List
January 02, 2018 — U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service rejects petition from developers in a victory for sound science.
Stop calling the Salton Sea an accident
September 06, 2017 — When we describe the Salton Sea as an accident, we not only ignore the truth, but we also undercut the severity of the predicament of the people in nearby communities.
While the federal ban on lead ammo is gone, the dangers to birds and people will persist
March 03, 2017 — At some point, the federal government will recognize that it needs to take action, and Audubon will be there to help.
5 non-obvious ways engineers are totally copying birds
July 11, 2016 — And none of them are flying.