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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
A Western Sandpiper looks for food along the shoreline
How changes at the Salton Sea might be fueling the smallest migrants
June 24, 2024 — Our latest study shows how biofilm may be providing the biofuel that migratory shorebirds need
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A California Quail perches on top of a small bush in a field. One row of bushes and trees in the foreground is in focus, along with the quail, while other bushes are out of focus or blurred. The scene is a muted brown and orange, with layers of light and
Two California Photographers Honored in 2024 Audubon Photography Awards
June 20, 2024 — Congratulations to Kevin Lohman and Parham Pourahmad
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Audubon CA joined Tribal Leaders, Elected Officials, and Residents to Support a Chuckwalla National Monument at DOI Listening Session 
June 14, 2024 — More than 700 supporters attended to urge protection of this unique California desert region for biodiversity, cultural heritage, economic benefits, and more.
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Snowy Plover at the Salton Sea Shore
A Shorebird Lover’s Paradise at the Salton Sea
May 29, 2024 — Conducting community science during a glorious spring migration for the Intermountain West Shorebird Survey
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Chuckwalla coalition members hike in Painted Canyon
Audubon CA Thanks Secretary Haaland for Visit to Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument
May 21, 2024 — Coalition urged the protection of region's biodiverse desert land for local communities and future generations
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Chuckwalla National Monument FAQ
May 20, 2024 — A special place in the California desert
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A young boy walks along the beach, with shorebirds and kayakers in the background
CA’s Revised Budget Highlights Critical Need for a Climate Bond
May 20, 2024 — Governor Newsom's May Revise proposed budget wrestles with cuts in important climate and conservation programs
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ACR team with Chef Dennis Sydnor in front of the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival Sign
Bird’s-Eye View from Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival
May 07, 2024
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The Chuckwalla National Monument Coalition group photo
Effort to Proclaim Chuckwalla National Monument Accelerates with Announcement of Bicameral Legislation
April 16, 2024 — Audubon and broad coalition of Tribal, community and conservation organizations call for protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert
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Join us in Celebrating Women in Conservation at Audubon California!
March 29, 2024 — Meet some of our passionate team members.
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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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