A male Bufflehead floats on calm water, droplets trailing from its bill after a dive.
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Canada goose flying ovre body of water.
Feast of Reciprocity: Language, Food, and Sovereignty in Indigenous Communities
November 21, 2023 — When was the last time you asked yourself about how connected you are to the food you are eating?
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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.
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Humanity’s Complicated Relationship with the Animal Kingdom
September 08, 2023 — Our Negative Effects on Animal Lives
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Audubon California News
Great Horned Owl, Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin county, California
'Owl' About Great Horned Owls
October 29, 2025 — This Owl-o-Ween, learn about the iconic Great Horned Owls with Chelsea!
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Bird Bounty on the Kern River Preserve
October 10, 2025 — A Remarkable Legacy (and a Chance to Spot the Stunning Lawrence’s Goldfinch)
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Progress Made Together for Birds and Wildlife: 2025 Policy Roundup
October 03, 2025 — Keeping protections strong for communities and species like the Western Burrowing Owl
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Sunlight filters through valley oaks at Audubon’s Bobcat Ranch
Among Birds and Trees—Finding Presence in Nature
September 13, 2025 — This California Biodiversity Week, we're reflecting on how noticing birds like the California Towhee and Acorn Woodpecker, and the oaks they call home, can change how we connect with nature
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