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We protect birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, in the Golden State and throughout the hemisphere.
Black-necked Stilts are one of the many shorebirds that need our help. Photo: Peter Brannon/Audubon Photography Awards

Centers and Sanctuaries in California

Kern River Preserve
Weldon, CA
An overhead photo of the Audubon Center at Debs Park.
Audubon Center at Debs Park
Los Angeles, CA
Parking lot
Hiking trails
Bathrooms
Group meeting space
Venue rental
Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary
Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary
Tiburon, CA
Hiking trails
Bathrooms
Pollinator garden
Picnic area
Parking lot

From the West Coast’s largest estuary in San Francisco Bay to the shores of Mission Bay, and from the wetlands of the Central Valley to the Salton Sea, Audubon California has worked for decades to protect birds, people, and the places they share.

600
species of birds protected.
118K
members.
48
local, independent chapters engaged in grassroots conservation.
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Read 2025 Salton Sea Science Brief Now!
Shifting Habitat Conditions at the Salton Sea Create New Opportunities for Conservation
Surprising increase in wetlands provides habitat for shorebirds.
¡Descubre el informe 2025!
El cambio en las condiciones del hábitat del Salton Sea crea nuevas oportunidades de conservación
El sorprendente aumento de los humedales constituye un hábitat para las aves playeras.

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CALIFORNIA

A Look Back for Audubon California's 30-Year Anniversary

As Audubon California marks 30 years in 2026, we’re also celebrating a conservation legacy in California that spans far longer. Long before we were...
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Audubon California Stories
Salton Sea Leadership Program: A Pathway to Conservation Work
October 30, 2026 — From surveying lizards to studying rails and leading community hikes, three alumni share how the Salton Sea Leadership Program helped open doors to conservation work.
CALIFORNIA
2026 California Policy Roundup
October 15, 2026 — A look at the bills, advocacy, and partnerships that shaped this year’s work for birds and communities
CALIFORNIA Policy & Advocacy
California's 2026 Bird of the Year Winner Is...
October 15, 2026 — After weeks of fierce competition between eight remarkable birds and plenty of heated campaigning, Audubon California has crowned its Bird of the Year!
CALIFORNIA
A diverse group of about 25 people pose in front of the California State Capitol building
Advocacy in Action: Audubon California Relaunches Advocacy Day
September 15, 2026 — Speaking up for the birds and communities of the desert, coasts, and urban centers
CALIFORNIA Policy & Advocacy
Newly Audubon Certified, California Ranches Enhance Habitat for Grassland Birds
September 14, 2026 — Five ranches achieved Audubon’s Bird-Friendly Land Certification, helping grassland birds gain ground across the Golden State, and adding to over 300,000 acres of enhanced habitat.
CALIFORNIA Conservation Ranching News
Seeing Rangelands Through a New Lens
September 09, 2026 — Lessons from Savannah Sparrows and California’s Working Lands
CALIFORNIA Conservation Ranching
Expanding Outdoors for All
September 03, 2026 — SB 1268 will make equitable access to parks, open space, and nature a lasting commitment across the state.
CALIFORNIA
Birds, Lizards, Murals, and Cottonwood Trees Show How Conservation Is Rooted in Central Valley Communities
August 17, 2026 — Chapters, conservation, and community building: a golden snapshot of the Central Valley.
CALIFORNIA Audubon Chapters
A Western Kingbird about to enjoy a bug snack
What You May Not Know About Monitoring Surveys
July 30, 2026 — Looking Back on California’s 2026 Rangeland Monitoring Season
CALIFORNIA Conservation Ranching
TomKat Ranch Earns Audubon Bird-Friendly Land Certification
July 28, 2026 — The California ranch restores important coastal prairie habitat for grassland birds by following science-based, holistic grazing management practices.
CALIFORNIA Conservation Ranching News
Long-billed Dowitcher Photo: Patrick Wardle/Audubon Photography Awards

Audubon's Impact in California 2025

The Audubon Onward report provides important updates and conservations gains through our forward-looking plan to address the mounting threats of climate change and biodiversity loss—threats that not only impact birds, but people and the planet, too
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California’s Bird of the Year 2026

To celebrate Audubon California’s 30th anniversary, eight remarkable birds are facing off in our Bird of the Year Tournament.

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