We Stand with Seabirds
October 26, 2022 —
In the midst of a seabird crisis, we made waves on Capitol Hill for resilient coasts.
Welcome to
Audubon California
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
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.
Shifting Habitat Conditions at the Salton Sea Create New Opportunities for Conservation
Surprising increase in wetlands provides habitat for shorebirds.
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
Lead Community and Environmental Organizations Say Federal Funds for Salton Sea are Critical Part of Colorado River Negotiations
October 26, 2022 —
Response to comments by Ariz. Sen. Mark Kelly
Meeting the Vulture
October 25, 2022 —
A sudden encounter inspires an ode to the Turkey Vulture
Shorebirds flock to the Salton Sea
October 19, 2022 —
"...thousands upon thousands of Black-necked Stilts, Long-billed Curlews, and Least and Western Sandpipers."
Historic Win: Equitable Outdoor Access is Now Law in California
October 18, 2022 —
Breakthrough law helps ensure that all Californians have access to nature.
Audubon and Partners Protected 155,000 Tricolored Blackbirds in 2022
October 18, 2022 —
Iconic California bird faces pressure from habitat loss and climate change.
Assemblymember Kalra, Natural Resources Agency, and Advocates Kick Off California's 30x30 Partnership
October 06, 2022 —
"...it prioritizes listening to communities and building partnerships between members of the public, tribes, and government agencies that are essential to meeting the 30x30 goals."
Governor Signs Audubon-Supported Law Making Access to Nature Part of State Policy
October 01, 2022 —
“This bill will begin the process of undoing more than a century’s worth of planning decisions that marginalized people of color and lower-income Californians.”
We did it! Audubon Flocked Together for Virtual Advocacy Day 2022
August 10, 2022 —
This year is one for the books.
Accessible Birding - Paul’s Story
June 29, 2022 —
“Hope is the thing with feathers.” - Emily Dickinson
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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