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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
Bi-State Population of the Greater Sage-Grouse Battle for Mates and Federal Protection
April 16, 2020 — While Bi-State Greater Sage-Grouse gather in California for their legendary mating rituals, USFWS turns down Endangered Species Act protections for this rare bird.
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Las comunidades del Salton Sea necesitan alivio por la pandemia y la suciedad del aire
April 15, 2020
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“Birds help my ears learn how to listen.”
April 14, 2020 — How listening to birds can rehabilitate a child's ability to pay attention.
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At Home
At Home... Birds of the Salton Sea Coloring Pages
April 13, 2020 — With more time being spent indoors, these coloring pages are a fun way to engage with wildlife at home.
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Meet Dan Gardoqui: Your Guide to Bird Language
April 09, 2020 — Dan is leading a webinar series to teach the fundamentals of bird language, bird sits, and imitating birdsong.
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5 Steps: How to Do a Bird Sit
April 09, 2020 — A bird sit routine can be an anchor in your life, especially during turbulent times. The practice is like an outdoor meditation, with a focus on birds.
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Birding vs. Bird Language
April 07, 2020 — Bird language is a slower-paced, deeper dive than traditional birding where connections are more important than checklists.
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How to Learn Bird Language
April 07, 2020 — Learn bird language from the comfort of home with these online programs.
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Top 10 Birds in California
April 06, 2020 — Spring is here and birds are in the air!
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Top 5 Voices of the Birds
April 03, 2020 — Know the difference between song, contact calls, territorial aggression, juvenile begging, and alarm.
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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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