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A serpentine outcrop sprouting Serpentine Monardella on Ring Mountain.
The Unexpected Wealth of Serpentine Habitats
May 07, 2026 — How a thin, highly toxic soil provides essential conditions for native plants and birds to thrive in California.
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Kayaker on Richardson Bay
Eelgrass: A World of Wonders Beneath the Tides
August 05, 2025 — Uncovering the Vital Role of Richardson Bay’s Eelgrass Meadows—and the Local Efforts to Protect Them
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Creature Feature: The Mysterious and Misunderstood World of Bats
November 01, 2024 — How bats shape our environment and why they are more important than you might think
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Creature Feature: The Mysterious and Misunderstood World of Bats
November 01, 2024 — How bats shape our environment and why they are more important than you might think
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Blakiston's Fish Owl
The Introduction of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells and their Therapies For Avian Conservation
October 13, 2024 — An environmental and biophysical review of stem cell capabilities in the preservation of avian species
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Audubon California News
Building Better Habitat, One Songbird at a Time
May 08, 2026 — A tiny migratory bird is finding its voice again in northeast Los Angeles
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A serpentine outcrop sprouting Serpentine Monardella on Ring Mountain.
The Unexpected Wealth of Serpentine Habitats
May 07, 2026 — How a thin, highly toxic soil provides essential conditions for native plants and birds to thrive in California.
CALIFORNIA Richardson Bay Audubon Center
Parenting Under Pressure: California’s Snowy Plovers Deserve Protected Spots to Nest and Thrive
April 28, 2026 — A recent win at Oceano Dunes and our hopes for a safer shore
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Remembering Dr. Sandy DeSimone
April 17, 2026 — From mentoring PhD students to inspiring children learning about the canyon’s owls and imperiled habitats, Sandy’s 30 years of commitment to Starr Ranch and passion for conservation left an incredible legacy of impact.
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