Alecia Smith

Senior Communications Coordinator, Audubon California

Articles by Alecia Smith

Policy

Prop 4 and Our Future: A Climate Action Q&A with Mike Lynes

October 31, 2024 — If we wake up on Nov. 6 and see that it has passed, we’ll really be able to take pride in knowing that we did something that really matters.

Conservation

Comeback Cuckoo: Baba Ghanoush Returns to Audubon Kern River Preserve in California

August 16, 2024 — Experimenting with tracking birds at finer spatial scales to better understand their migration routes and habitat use

Salton Sea

A Shorebird Lover’s Paradise at the Salton Sea

May 29, 2024 — Conducting community science during a glorious spring migration for the Intermountain West Shorebird Survey

Conservation

Join us in Celebrating Women in Conservation at Audubon California!

March 29, 2024 — Meet some of our passionate team members.

Working Lands

Colombia's Ecological Wonders: A Working Lands Exploration

February 27, 2024 — Colombia's Ecological Wonders: A Working Lands Exploration

Coastal Resiliency

Effects of Extreme High Surf Events on Coastal Community Science

February 26, 2024 — Postponement of Ventura's Christmas Bird Count

Salton Sea

Intermountain West Shorebird Survey: Preliminary Results Indicate 250,000 Migratory Shorebirds at the Salton Sea

December 20, 2023 — Conservation investments at the Salton Sea must embrace a holistic approach, considering the well-being of all waterbirds, including shorebirds.

Water

Navigating Drought: Understanding Shorebird Impacts Through the Migratory Bird Conservation Partnership's Research

November 22, 2023 — Drought conditions significantly impact winter landscapes by restricting water availability. In drier years, water restrictions lead to reduced habitat for birds, especially shorebirds.