Massimo Bafetti’s video project finds answers to the important question: “Does Birdwatching Help Or Harm The Environment?” through research and an interview with our Executive Director, Matthew Dodder.
Birdwatching and the Environment
Speaker Series: Peter & Diane Hart
Follow the trail of two late-adult-onset birdwatchers as they turned a new hobby into a Peninsula Open Space Trust project to create a photographic record of all the avifauna found on POST-Protected Lands—an adventure that starts at POST’s first project, the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve.
Christmas Bird Count Results
We’ve posted accounts and photos from all four circles and the table of all the birds found during this winter’s Christmas Bird Counts.
Bird-safe Fishing
We’ve compiled some tips on how to enjoy fishing while keeping waterfowl and other birds safe from being entangled in fishing line.
BACKYARD BIRDING IN FEBRUARY
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count from February 18-21! Meet the California Scrub-Jay, and see what backyard birds have been spotted lately in the new All Around Town. Photo: Carter Gasiorowski
Coyote Valley Visions
Carolyn Knight and Matthew Dodder explain the importance of education programs in Coyote Valley in this short Open Space Authority video.
Low-light Nature Photography
On Wednesday February 2nd at 7:30pm photographer Shravan Sundaram discussed photographing birds in less-than-ideal lighting conditions at our Bay Area Bird Photographers meeting.
February Self-Guided Field Trips
Need help finding great birding spots and figuring out what to look for? Check out our self-guided field trips for February. Clark’s Grebes by Brooke Miller
The Great Backyard Bird Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count is coming up soon! We’ve got special workshops, a field trip, and other great resources to help you prepare. Join us and bird lovers everywhere for this celebration of birds.
More on Sunnyvale Crows
Sunnyvale is attempting to deter American Crows from Murphy Street. Read more about their efforts and SCVAS’s response.
Action Alert: Oppose Electronic Billboards
More Crowing About Crows
Crows congregating in downtown Sunnyvale have made national, and now international news! What’s the solution to the city’s crow problem? Our Environmental Advocate, Shani Kleinhaus, suggests “why not celebrate them?”
Visiting Santa Clara County
Just dropped into town and want to bird? Whether you have half a day or several days, we’ve got you covered with hand-selected self-guided field trips to give you a taste of our county’s avian delights!
Conservation Corner: Creekside bicycle superhighways
You are invited to participate in a workshop on January 19 to discuss the impacts from Creekside Bicycle Superhighways on our riparian habitats.
Can Citizen Science Save the Newts?
Dr. Merav Vonshak and volunteers document newt killings on Alma Bridge Road above Lexington Reservoir to help raise awareness of the creatures’ plight in the search for a solution.
Downtown Sunnyvale Crows
NBC Bay Area News and the San Jose Mercury News both interviewed Matthew Dodder in their coverage of the crowds of crows that have been descending on downtown Sunnvyale.
Bay Area Bird Photographers, January 5th
Join us Wednesday January 5 at 7:30pm for a photographic presentation of the Birds of Australia and New Guinea by Bob Lewis.
Terry Trumbull interviews Matthew Dodder
Terry Trumbull, the host of Breathe California TV, talks with our ED about our mission, education & conservation programs, the Christmas Bird Count and more!
In-Person Field Trips
January Self-Guided Field Trips
Need help finding great birding spots and figuring out what to look for? Check out our self-guided field trips for January. Greater White-fronted Goose by Juliana Manoliu