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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
Audubon California’s message to Salton Sea policymakers: Don’t blow it
March 18, 2019 — Representatives point out that the state and key stakeholders are poised to make up for lost time on one of the state’s most intractable environmental issues.
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Bikes and birding along the L.A. River
March 15, 2019 — Cool event last weekend was an opportunity to show off nature to a new audience.
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Speak Up for Birds at the Salton Sea
March 13, 2019 — State Water Board public hearing on March 19th to gather public input on Salton Sea Management Program.
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Sea and Sage Audubon Society tackles local conservation issues
March 13, 2019 — Following historic 2018 election, chapter is attempting to meet with Orange County's new Congressional delegation.
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Audubon chapters take another step toward protecting important Kern County habitat
March 11, 2019 — State agency agrees to help fund purchase and protection of Desert Springs property.
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Audubon California and EDF applaud efforts of So Cal water agencies to complete Drought Contingency Plan
March 11, 2019 — Drought Contingency Plan will bring important water stability to entire region, for the benefit of birds and communities
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Audubon Talks Climate and Birds with Congressional Office
March 09, 2019 — Visiting with the office of Representative Josh Harder of the 10th District of California.
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Sol Fingold
Solomon Fingold leaves generous bequest to Audubon California
March 04, 2019 — Fingold was a charismatic self-made businessman and a passionate supporter of environmental and social causes.
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Audubon California raises concerns about new proposed oyster farming project in Humboldt Bay
March 04, 2019 — Conservation organization warns against potential damage to vital eelgrass and mudflat habitat.
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Legislation introduced to further protect state’s migratory birds
February 26, 2019 — Assembly Bill 454 will eliminate a key loophole in state law that could imperil a wide variety of treasured bird species.
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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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