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California Condor. Photo: Scott Frier/USFWS

Checking in on the birds at the Salton Sea
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Checking in on the birds at the Salton Sea

A chance visit to California's largest inland lake prompts the question of where the birds will go if there is no Salton Sea.

Governor signs bill to mitigate impacts of global warming and restore vital eelgrass bird habitat
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Governor signs bill to mitigate impacts of global warming and restore vital eelgrass bird habitat

— Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1363, authored by Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) and sponsored by Audubon California.
Drought’s impact at Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary
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Drought’s impact at Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary

The beautiful Lazuli Bunting is a one of the more striking birds typically seen during the Southern Californian summer.

Always dinosaurs

#stupidbirdhumor

Brown Pelican coastwide survey on October 15
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Brown Pelican coastwide survey on October 15

Join us for the next Brown Pelican Survey on Saturday, October 15. Not only will this be a great time to get out and see one of our favorite birds, but you can also help make a difference for the conservation of this species.

Vaux's Swifts at McNear's Brickyard

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SITE IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ENJOY THE VIDEO HERE BUT DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TRESPASS. WE DO NOT ENDORSE UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR BIRD LOVERS TO RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY.

Fall migration is in full effect at McNear’s Brickyard in San Rafael. Vaux’s Swifts are small, cigar-shaped birds that migrate down the Pacific Flyway. These colonial birds historically roosted in tree stags and caves but in current day use man-made structures like the out-of-commission chimney at McNear’s. The McNear family has graciously preserved the chimney for the swifts and is working with Audubon chapters to protect the birds. Watch the video for five minutes of gorgeous swift activity.

Don't make me.

Don't make me put my foot down.

Stupid Bird Humor Week beginsThis week marks Audubon California's second annual Stupid Bird Humor Week. Check out the action on our social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Another indictment of USDA's murky Wildlife Services

The USDA's Wildlife Services agency kills hundreds of thousands of birds each year with little or no oversight from the public. An important read in the New York Times.

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