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California Condor. Photo: Scott Frier/USFWS

Kern River Valley to host annual Turkey Vulture Festival
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Kern River Valley to host annual Turkey Vulture Festival

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

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

— 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
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Songs for Survival

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

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

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

— 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

— Extension of California's landmark climate change law extends the state's leadership in this vital area.
Pasadena Audubon's Young Birders Club recognized by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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Pasadena Audubon's Young Birders Club recognized by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Federal agency commends youths for efforts to spread the word about the endangered California Condor.

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