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Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary News
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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.
CALIFORNIA Richardson Bay Audubon Center
Updated Stairs to Lani's Beach 2022
Richardson Bay Audubon Center Trails and Stairs Renovated!
May 27, 2022 — We are continuing to improve the well loved and worn infrastructure at the Center!
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Audubon Youth Leaders Native Plant Giveway Project Reflection
May 24, 2022 — Arianna Chitsaz, Maggie Jensen, and Eleanor Octavio reflect on their Audubon Youth Leaders project of growing and giving away native plants to the community.
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Audubon California News
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Traversing the State to Unite Our Chapter Flock
December 17, 2025 — A year of travels across California to learn about our incredible chapter network
CALIFORNIA Audubon Chapters
Audubon Conservation Ranching in California Takes Flight: 2025 Year in Review
December 13, 2025 — Alongside ranchers, chefs, restoration leaders, and bird lovers, we’re growing bird-friendly working lands through community engagement and stewardship.
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Showing Up for Tricolored Blackbirds in 2025
December 11, 2025 — Strong farmer and agency partnerships and a new movement study made 2025 a critical year for Tricolored Blackbirds and set the stage for what’s next.
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From Washington to California, Volunteers Answered the Call as Concerns Rose for California Brown Pelicans
December 10, 2025 — How volunteer surveys along the west coast may be revealing changes in where California Brown Pelicans roost and feed in response to a changing climate.
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