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Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary News
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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Red Knot.
Creature Feature: Red Knot
June 21, 2023 — A highlight of the first-ever species detected by our Motus Wildlife Tracking system.
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Sunrise from Mount Tam.
A Sanctuary for Birds and People
June 21, 2023 — Read our Community Conservation Fellow's reflection on her capstone project and time at Richardson Bay Center & Sanctuary.
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A House Finch sits in a blossoming pink tree.
In Full Bloom: Richardson Bay Blossoming with Promise
April 27, 2023 — This time of abundance and rich life is well-deserved and worthy of appreciating in all its glory.
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The Lyford House in its original location on Strawberry Point.
The Fight to Save Richardson Bay
April 27, 2023 — The inspirational story of how dedicated community members and conservationists joined together to preserve habitat for wildlife.
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Poppies and lupine flowering on California hillside.
Superbloom Season: What's Blooming at the Center and Beyond
April 27, 2023 — Historic rain showers brought plenty of flowers this spring— millions, to be precise.
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Yellow-faced bumble bee on flowering lupine.
Creature Feature: Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
April 26, 2023 — These pollinators may be small, but they are bee-yond important to the ecosystem.
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Great Egret balancing on a branch,
Balancing Act: Flux of Nature Ever-Visible at Richardson Bay
February 21, 2023 — As the Bay teems with life, observing interactions between species is almost effortless.
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A sunset over the Bay in Marin.
Reflections From a Youth Leader: The Power of Empathy
February 21, 2023 — A former camp counselor and Audubon Youth Leader's meditation on the gravity of her time at Richardson Bay and what it means to her today.
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Coyote laying in grass.
Pursuing Compatibility During Conflict: Living Alongside Urban Coyotes
February 21, 2023 — Coyotes play a crucial role in California's ecosystems, and despite growing tensions with these wild animals, it is in our favor — and theirs — to learn to live with them instead of eliminating them.
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Audubon California News
The California Native Plant Nursery Workshop
February 11, 2025 — Reflecting on the growth of the Los Nogales Nursery!
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Guest Writer Special: Sophia Kim
February 05, 2025 — Learn about Sophia's journey as an Audubon Youth Leader and how it changed her life!
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The Story of the Lincoln Heights California Native Plant Corridor
February 05, 2025 — An interview with Marie Massa.
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Dark-colored cattle stand in a field with the ACR seal in foreground
Audubon Conservation Ranching Expands Along the West Coast with Support from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to Protect Birds on Grazing Lands
January 30, 2025 — Audubon California and Audubon Washington awarded more than $780k to expand program in the Golden State and establish one in the Columbia Plateau
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