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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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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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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
A Year In: Chuckwalla National Monument’s Anniversary
January 14, 2026 — Reflecting on a milestone for birds, community, and our public lands
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Trading Screens for Oak Woodlands and Grasslands
January 12, 2026 — A field day with legislative staff, deepening appreciation for oak woodlands and grasslands—and learning how Capitol decisions shape working lands.
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California’s Geospatial Science in Action
December 18, 2025 — How our mapping, research, and advocacy help bring restoration planning to life.
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A Landmark Year for the Salton Sea and Desert Program
December 18, 2025 — A year worth celebrating, from launching our community leadership program to new habitat protections.
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