A male Bufflehead floats on calm water, droplets trailing from its bill after a dive.
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Read the latest news from Richardson Bay and Audubon California.
Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary News
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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An Anna's hummingbird spreading its wings while perched on a snowy branch.
Winter Wonderland: Richardson Bay Abounds with Seasonal Visitors
December 19, 2022 — With familiar faces joining new friends, winter at the Center has been prolific.
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California slender salamander curdled up on green moss.
Creature Feature December 2022: California Slender Salamander
December 06, 2022 — A rare visitor at Richardson Bay captured the hearts of everyone lucky enough to catch a glimpse.
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Audubon California News
Get to know the Salton Sea Leadership Program's Inaugural Cohort!
March 14, 2025 — Building a community of leaders around the Salton Sea
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Audubon CA's 2025 State Policy Priorities
March 04, 2025 — Fighting for birds, habitats, & communities in CA’s budget and legislation
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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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