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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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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
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.
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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.
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Meet He Sung Im, Audubon Center at Debs Park Public Programs Manager
October 06, 2023 — Please join us in welcoming He Sung Im to the Debs Park team!
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Twenty Years On, Historic Water Deal Still Fails to Deliver for Salton Sea
October 05, 2023 — While progress under the QSA has been slow, partnership of leading conservation and community orgs hails recent momentum.
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Audubon Celebrates Legislation to Create New California Desert National Monument
September 25, 2023 — Chuckwalla National Monument would protect 660,000 acres of sacred and historic sites, wildlife habitat
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Monarch Migration: Helping a Culturally Significant Pollinator
September 19, 2023 — Planting to help the West Coast's most iconic butterfly
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Bills to Save Birds: Audubon California’s Sponsored and Priority Bills 2023
August 31, 2023 — A suite of legislation towards conserving California's natural treasures
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Bonds for Birds: A Primer
August 31, 2023 — Our California Climate Bond FAQ
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Sandpiper Diet is More than Meets the Eye
August 22, 2023 — How sandpipers tap a hidden food source for their dinner
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Study Finds Local Salton Sea Residents Would Use Recreational Facilities at a Healthy Sea
August 16, 2023 — Locals say outdoor recreational infrastructure at California’s largest lake would be an asset to the area.
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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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