A male Bufflehead floats on calm water, droplets trailing from its bill after a dive.
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Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary News
Great Blue Heron foraging in eelgrass revealed at low tide.
Giving Tree of the Sea: Eelgrass
November 21, 2023 — Learn about how this humble grass is a linchpin in Bay ecosystems and why it's worth preserving.
CA Richardson Bay Audubon Center
Humanity’s Complicated Relationship with the Animal Kingdom
September 08, 2023 — Our Negative Effects on Animal Lives
CA Richardson Bay Audubon Center
Educator discussing map illustrating climate change in U.S.
Why Is It So Hard To Go Green on a Global Level?
September 07, 2023 — The rapidly approaching climate crisis is not slowing down, but are we globally prepared to undertake a full systematic overhaul to avoid the worst of its impacts?
CA Richardson Bay Audubon Center
Western Tanager on a branch.
Solstice at the Sanctuary: The Bay's Longest Days
June 22, 2023 — Explore the sights, smells, and sounds of summer at Richardson Bay.
CA Richardson Bay Audubon Center
A dead tree covered in moss in a forest.
Snags Are Rad! Why Dead Trees Are Worth Keeping
June 21, 2023 — Trees without foliage may be unsightly, but they are critical components of the ecosystem.
CA Richardson Bay Audubon Center
Red Knot.
Creature Feature: Red Knot
June 21, 2023 — A highlight of the first-ever species detected by our Motus Wildlife Tracking system.
CA Richardson Bay Audubon Center
Audubon California News
Celebrating 10 Years of BirdReturns
May 30, 2025 — Partnership celebrates creating over 180,000 acres of high-quality wetland habitat where and when it is needed most.
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American Avocets wade in a shallow sea.
Water Flows for the First Time at Major Salton Sea Habitat Project
May 20, 2025 — Flooding creates 2,000 acres of habitat, reduces hazardous dust
CA Western Water
Restoring San Diego's Coastal Wetlands
March 20, 2025 — A Vision for the Future
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