Remember just a couple months ago when everyone was concerned about what seemed to be a sudden spate of bird mass bird die-offs? Well, turns out that at least one of those was due to the folks and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services Division. And by Wildlife Services, they apparently mean poisoning birds. Share on [...]

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Former Audubon President Russell W. Peterson has died. Peterson was a former scientist who rose to be one of the nation’s leading environmentalists. He served as Audubon President from 1979 to 1985. Audubon has posted a nice piece of remembrances from former colleagues. Peterson was 94. Share on Facebook

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A multinational team led by seabird expert Peter Harrison has discovered a new seabird species. The strom-petrel, found off the coast of Puerto Montt, Chile, doesn’t seem to be from any of the know storm-petrel species. Harrison, it should be noted, will be the keynote speaker at next week’s Audubon California Assembly (Not too late to [...]

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Wow, that was our best turnout ever. More than 200 individual reponses. And that was despite the huge rainstorms in some parts of the state early this morning. We have well over 50 different species, and some great birds overall. Lots of goldfinches in the list today, as well as Crow, Black Phoebe, Dark-eyed Junco, [...]

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We do it every Friday, first thing. As you poke your nose out the window, or leave for work, take a moment to appreciate the first bird you see. Then, when you’re at your computer, let us know what it was. It’s easier for us if you use this link, but you can also leave [...]

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Love this video from the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area about remarkable birding opportunities just outside of Sacramento: Share on Facebook

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Great Flashbird today. Lots of great species — and all spotted by you folks in about an hour. Nearly 200 sightings in all. Of course, there were logs of Rock Doves, Crows and other regulars, but also some neat ones that we don’t get to see all that often. Check out the full list below. [...]

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One of the worst kept secrets among Northern California birders for quite some time has been a series of wastewater oxidation ponds near the Chico Water Pollution Control Plant. Seems this has been a unique hotspot for birds and migratory waterfowl, and some of the largest numbers of rare birds in the area seem to [...]

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The California Environmental Protection Agency this month issued the country’s first K-12 environmental cirriculum. Interesting read. Share on Facebook

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Come over on the East Side, and join Eastern Sierra Audubon and Audubon California for a fun Big Day at Owens Lake. The lake will be surveyed for all birds of all species during the peak of spring migration. Small groups will census every bird habitat at Owens Lake in order to have a snapshot of [...]

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The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent and in Hawaii. Each checklist submitted by these “citizen scientists” helps researchers at the National Audubon Society and Cornell Lab of Ornithology  learn [...]

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Participants reported more than 160 first birds this morning, a new record for the Friday Firstbird, for sure. In all, you reported more than 50 species of birds. Leading the way were American Robin, Anna’s Hummingbird, California Towhee, Crow, and Mourning Dove. But there were lots of great birds throughout. We received reports through our [...]

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If it’s Friday, it must be time for Audubon California’s Firstbird poll. As the sun rises over California, and you start your day, take a moment to note the first bird you see — either by intention or accident. Then go to this link and let us know what it was. Or you can just [...]

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Legislation has been introduced in the House that would defund efforts to restore the San Joaquin River and protect the endangered Delta Smelt. Both of these actions could have ramifications for birds in the Central Valley. We’ll watch these developments carefull. Share on Facebook

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Experts with the state Department of Fish and Game are expressing their pleasure that the Bald Eagle’s resurgence in California is continuing apace. Share on Facebook

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