Voting has begun for Audubon California’s 2012 Bird of the Year, which will recognize a California bird species of conservation interest that made a significant impact this year. All members of the public are encouraged to cast their votes online through Dec. 7. Audubon California established the contest three years ago to highlight the state’s remarkable [...]

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For the last several weeks, we’ve been talking in this space about spring migration, the great spectacle of birds moving over great distances. But during this whole period, we’ve been ever mindful of the great California birds that aren’t going anywhere this spring. Sure, they may shift locally from one place to another to set [...]

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Yellow-billed Magpies were observed in 24 of California’s 58 counties during a recent volunteer survey sponsored by Audubon California to help support the conservation of this dynamic species. The survey – held June 3-6, 2011 – was the third annual effort to rally birders all around the state to venture outside in search of the [...]

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Audubon California’s third annual Yellow-billed Magpie Survey will take place this weekend, and you can help. Participating is easy. You don’t need to be an expert birder, and you don’t have to spend the entire time in the field. You can do as little or as much as you wish. Visit our website to learn [...]

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Audubon California will be holding its third annual Yellow-billed Magpie Survey from June 3-6. Taking part is simple: All you need to do is log into eBird and record your observations during the four-day survey period. You don’t have to be expert to participate, and you don’t have to commit to counting birds for the [...]

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Big thanks to everyone that took part in today’s Firstbird survey. More than 160 sightings in all, from all over the state, country, and world. A lot of the usual birds in there — California Towhee, hummingbirds, mockingbirds, Mourning Doves and Scrub Jays — all great birds. And there were some new ones. A reporter [...]

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Voting has begun for Audubon California’s 2010 Bird of the Year. Cast your vote today: Share on Facebook

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Last year it was the Yellow-billed Magpie that got the nod in Audubon California’s first-ever Bird of the Year vote. Which bird will win it this year? Well, that’s up to you. Voting for our second annual Bird of the Year selection is going on through Dec. 8. Cast your vote right now. Share on [...]

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Audubon California’s 2010 Yellow-billed Magpie tracked twice as many of the birds as did our first effort last year. Nearly twice as many people participated as last year, as well. Read the whole report for more information on where the birds were found and in what numbers. Our thanks go out to everyone that took [...]

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We’ve got a bunch of these cool Birds Matter stickers that we’re giving away for free. The stickers feature the Yellow-billed Magpie, Audubon California’s 2009 Bird of the Year, as drawn by artist Lisa Sindorf. And they’re totally biodegradeable. Get yours here. And tell a friend about it. Share on Facebook

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Just a small pet peeve. It would be great if, when newspapers breathlessly report yet another bird being found with West Nile Virus, they shared the name of the bird in question. That would be a big help for those of us concerned with the fate of birds — such as the Yellow-billed Magpie — [...]

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Audubon California’s second annual Yellow-billed Magpie survey starts today, and runs through Sunday. Get out there and bird. (photo by Glen Tepke) Share on Facebook

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Get your birding gear ready, because this weekend is Audubon California’s second annual Yellow-billed Magpie survey. Get out there and help a great California bird. (photo by Brian Sullivan) Share on Facebook

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For a variety of reasons – including habitat loss, poison, and west nile virus – California’s Yellow-billed Magpie has found itself at risk in recent years. If we want to help the bird, we need to know where it is living and in what numbers. And that’s where you can help. Audubon California is sponsoring a four-day [...]

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