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California Condor. Photo: Scott Frier/USFWS

Signing of Assembly Bill 1482 marks a historic step toward  preparing California for the challenges of a changed climate
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Signing of Assembly Bill 1482 marks a historic step toward preparing California for the challenges of a changed climate

— Bill calls for a coordinated adaptation response from state agencies to the changes brought about by global warming.
Governor’s signature on wildlife corridors protection bill secures vital safeguards for California birds
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Governor’s signature on wildlife corridors protection bill secures vital safeguards for California birds

— Assembly Bill 498 will help California preserve its most important habitat areas

Dairy farmer organization produces video highlighting efforts to save the Tricolored Blackbird

Check out this cool video from Dairy Cares, highlighting the efforts of Central Valley dairy farmers to save the rare Tricolored Blackbird. The video also features Audubon California's Samantha Arthur, who leads our Tricolored Blackbird conservation efforts.

Author/advocate Carl Safina visits the Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary. Author and advocate Carl Safina, center, has written elegantly about the health of our oceans and the wildlife that many of us take for granted. He is also a good friend to Pete and Sandy DeSimone, who manage and run science/education programs at the Audubon Starr Ranch. he recently paid the sanctuary a visit.

Audubon California at the Griffith Park signing ceremony for Senate Bill 350. Audubon California's Sarah Miggins attended the signing ceremony for Senate Bill 350 at Griffith Park in Los Angeles this morning. Audubon California hails the legislation as a great step forward to cleaning California's air and creating healthier community and environments for birds. A big win!

Santa Barbara Audubon radio program
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Santa Barbara Audubon radio program

Listen live today to board members of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society.

Breaking through
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Breaking through

New channel successfully formed in Sonoma Creek Marsh restoration project. This marks middle point of construction on new Ridgway's Rail habitat.

Federal court limits effectiveness of Migratory Bird Treaty Act

The Altamont Wind Energy farm near San Francisco has created controversy over the number of birds killed by older wind turbines. After Audubon chapters pushed for improvements, newer turbines are killing fewer birds. Photo: California Energy Commission

For nearly 100 years, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act has served as one of our country's bedrock environmental protections, but a recent ruling by a federal court of appeals could greatly limit its power to safeguard birds. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi) in September ruled that the Act only applies if the killing of birds is intentional. Regulatory agencies have use the Act to regulate environmental impacts at a variety of locations, including oil fields and wind energy sites. The Department of Justice is considering an appeal.

Rare bird alert
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Rare bird alert

Male Painted Redstart in Ventura County. Last time the species was seen there was in 2013.

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