Passage of SB 100 is a major victory for birds and people
August 29, 2018 —
Legislation will help secure a future for 170 California bird species under threat from climate change.
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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
Western Snowy Plover reaches important milestone in its recovery
August 20, 2018 —
Protection under the Endangered Species Act is still vital to the future of this threatened species.
Audubon California reiterates support for Senate Bill 100
August 17, 2018 —
Legislation will help secure a future for 170 California bird species under threat from climate change.
Important news about migratory bird protection
August 16, 2018 —
Audubon California is shifting its strategy to pursue lasting protections for birds outside of the Legislature
Fire and birds
August 15, 2018 —
Increasing trend of fires in California is putting pressure on bird populations
Congratulations to Audubon in Action Awardees from California!
August 13, 2018 —
Five California chapters were awarded Audubon in Action grants to support conservation, activism, volunteerism and leadership. Learn about which programs were funded!
Western Snowy Plovers nest at Huntington State Beach for the first time in five decades
August 03, 2018 —
Partnerships with California State Parks, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and volunteers from Audubon and other non-profits are instrumental in the recovery of the Western Snowy Plover
Trump Administration Plan to Reverse Progress on Car Fuel Standards a Huge Mistake
August 02, 2018 —
Transportation is now the greatest source of carbon pollution; rolling back fuel efficiency standards undermines one of the most effective federal policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the U.S.
Sprague Ranch House lost to fire
July 26, 2018 —
The 1930's ranch house at Audubon Kern River Preserve was lost to a fire on Tuesday night. Although the Sprague Ranch house was a favorite gathering place on the preserve and held may memories, the work of the preserve continues.
Alfalfa is for the Birds!
July 23, 2018 —
Audubon California is working hard to understand how this crop provides habitat for birds.
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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