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California Condor. Photo: Scott Frier/USFWS

Federal renewable energy plan will safeguard bird habitat in the desert while speeding California’s renewable energy goals
Wildlife-friendly Renewable Energy

Feds release bold plan to safeguard desert birds while developing renewable energy

By Garrison Frost
September 14, 2016 — "This plan proves that we don’t have to choose between wildlife protection and renewable energy,” says Brigid McCormack, executive director of Audubon California.

Judge says Army Corps decision to kill Oregon cormorants was illegal, but still allows it to proceed

Double-crested Cormorant. Photo: USFWS

In the latest news in the ongoing battle of a federal government plan to kill thousands of Double-crested Cormorants in Oregon, a judge last week ruled that the Army Corps of Engineers violated the law when it refused to consider other ways to help endangered salmon. The judge, however, allowed the killing to continue. The Audubon Society of Portland has been leading the legal battle. This issue has been particularly compelling for us at Audubon California given the collapse of a major breeding colony at the Salton Sea.

Posted by Garrison Frost on September 6, 2016
Kern River Valley to host annual Turkey Vulture Festival
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Kern River Valley to host annual Turkey Vulture Festival

By Ada Statler-Throckmorton

Visit the Audubon Kern River Preserve to see thousands of these majestic birds on September 24.

Birds bring us together
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Birds bring us together

By Khara Strum

Khara Strum reports on her time spent at this year's North American Ornithological Conference.

Legislation regulating use of drones in wildlife areas heads to the Governor’s desk
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Legislation regulating use of drones in wildlife areas heads to the Governor’s desk

By Daniela Ogden
September 1, 2016 — As more and more people are taking their drones for a spin in California's open spaces, there's concern that all these flying robots might not be so great for birds and other wildlife. Assembly Bill 2148, which passed out of concurrence this week, will require the state to create rules for drone use in state wildlife areas.
Songs for Survival
Global Warming

Songs for Survival

By Ada Statler-Throckmorton

Zebra Finch use song to teach their young how to survive climate change... before the babies even hatch.

Victory for the Northern Spotted Owl
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Victory for the Northern Spotted Owl

By Daniela Ogden

California Fish and Game Commission votes in favor of state endangered species listing

Why we're pumped about California Gnatcatchers
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Why we're pumped about California Gnatcatchers

By Ada Statler-Throckmorton

It's an important and just plain cool bird, and we are so glad the California Gnatcatcher is remaining a protected species.

Groups call on state to use new Salton Sea MOU as a launching point for on-the-ground projects
Salton Sea

Groups call on state to use new Salton Sea MOU as a launching point for on-the-ground projects

By Garrison Frost
August 31, 2016 — State and feds agree to protect the Salton Sea
Legislature's passage of Senate Bill 32 protects the health of people and birds
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Passage of SB 32 safeguards health of people and birds

By Garrison Frost
August 25, 2016 — Extension of California's landmark climate change law extends the state's leadership in this vital area.

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