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Inspiring people to care about birds
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Inspiring people to care about birds
Inspiring people to care about birds
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Inspiring people to care about birds
Inspiring people to care about birds
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Inspiring people to care about birds
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We’re giving summer a send off with the YBC on August 17 & 18 at McClellan Ranch, 9am-12pm. Bring the family to join our guided bird walks, nature workshops, and arts and crafts in this free festival!
Check out all the super cute photos of juvenile birds submitted by our members. Western Bluebird by Bob Slate
The Summer Shorebirds (and Water Birds) Challenge is continuing through August 15. Capture images of birds that live in or near water. Photo: Whimbrel by Chris Russell
Raptors can be a challenge to ID, with their habits of flying high and too-similar plumages. Turn that confusion into confidence with this three-part online course led by Matthew Dodder, and learn all about the amazing raptors of our county!
More field trips will be posted to the website on July 28th. TRIP POLICY: Please limit your sign-ups to 1 weekend trip and 2 weekday trips per month. To be informed of last-minute open spots on our field trips, sign-up for South Bay Bird Events.
Create environmental portraits of birds with an emphasis on their surroundings, showing where and how they live their lives. Photo: Common Yellowthroat by Teresa Cheng
What’s a bird without its feathers? We’re speaking with birder, podcaster, and professional naturalist, Ivan Phillipsen, on July 17 to learn about the pigments and physical structures that made birds (and their feathers) so spectacular.
Take 10 minutes to help prevent the paving (and then some) of the Palo Alto Baylands! Whether you’re a resident benefitting from its flood protections, an educator who has built memories with students out on its trail, or someone who thinks wildlife deserves a home too, please take a couple of minutes to speak up.
Grab your camera and start shooting! We’re livening up the summer doldrums with a friendly photo competition running July 1-September 2. To keep things spicy we’re switching up themes every two weeks, so make sure you’re checking in regularly!
On June 19 we sat down with biologist Jessica Burton to get her insights on monitoring endangered birds and some of the strategies for supplementing their vulnerable habitats.
We sat down with Sophie Osborn, author of Feather Trails, to discuss her experiences as a wildlife biologist working to re-introduce captive-bred endangered species back into the wild.
Our Mission
The Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (SCVAS) promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and protection of birds and other wildlife by engaging people of all ages in birding, education, and conservation.Birding
We create opportunities to experience and appreciate the beauty of birds and their place in the natural world.
Education
We strive to educate our region’s diverse population about the importance of preserving open spaces for both wildlife and our own well-being.
Conservation
Our work promotes the protection of native wildlife through the restoration of habitats and safe migration corridors.
Banner Photo Credits: Anna’s Hummingbird and Hermit Thrush by Barry Langdon-Lassagne, Pied-billed Grebes by Steve Zamek, Wilson’s Warbler and Eared Grebes by Luis Villablanca and Chestnut-backed Chickadee by Steve Zamek.