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California Condor. Photo: Scott Frier/USFWS

UCLA researcher has special connection with her hummingbirds

Watch this terrific video about UCLA assistant researcher Melanie Barbon and the hummingbirds she sees at the feeder outside her office. Read more about her here.

New report offers roadmap for protecting birds at the Salton Sea
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A roadmap for protecting birds at the Salton Sea

— New study shows acreage of habitat state needs to provide to maintain area’s role on the Pacific Flyway.
Proposed 'drought-response' language holds dangers for birds and wildlife
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Proposed 'drought-response' language holds dangers for birds and wildlife

— Audubon California joins many other conservation organizations in urging lawmakers to reject rider to Water Resources Development Act that undermines the Endangered Species Act and destabilizes water deliveries to Central Valley wildlife refuges.

Audubon deeply concerned about EPA nominee Scott Pruitt

National Audubon Society President David Yarnold today expressed concern about the man who has been nominated to head the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt:

“Scott Pruitt’s nomination as the anti-EPA Administrator causes us deep concern," said David Yarnold (@david_yarnold), Audubon’s president and CEO. "The Environmental Protection Agency's work has always been based on science, but Pruitt is a climate change denier who has worked to dismantle well-grounded protections for clean air and clean water."

Read the whole statement here.

Restoring Western Snowy Plover habitat in Santa Barbara

Western Snowy Plovers are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act. Photo: Mike Baird

We're glad to see former Audubon California Board Member Cristina Sandoval getting recognition for the amazing work she has led protecting and growing a population of breeding Western Snowy Plovers at Coal Oil Point near Santa Barbara. The Western Snowy Plover is a federally threatened species that has lost many of its breedings sites along the California coast. The article also highlights the importance of the volunteer work by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society.

Chatting with David Sibley. Legendary birding guide author David Sibley was the keynote speaker at the Audubon California Chapter Assembly earlier this month. Here, Sibley chats with Audubon California Executive Director Brigid McCormack.

Western Sandpiper is an important bird for conservation in California
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Western Sandpiper is an important bird for conservation in California

From the Salton Sea to the Central Valley, from Owens Lake to San Francisco Bay -- the Western Sandpiper is in a lot of places Audubon California works.

Wet fall is helping Central Valley birds

Mixed flock of ducks rise up over a wetland. Photo: Gary Kramer/USFWS

While the drought is far from over, the wet fall we're experiencing is certainly helping Central Valley birds, according to the Sacramento Bee.

Black Friday reminder.

Ventura Audubon SOARS again
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Ventura Audubon SOARS again

The small but mighty southern California chapter scores another victory with the successful passage of Measure C.

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