Inspiring people to care about birds
Inspiring people to care about birds
Inspiring people to care about birds
Inspiring people to care about birds
Inspiring people to care about birds
Inspiring people to care about birds
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The world is in motion with the May migration, and our Executive Director Matthew Dodder, speaks with the San Jose Mercury News with insight on this annual mass-movement.
It’s spring, and the birds are nesting now! Enjoy the latest edition of our backyard bird report, with your observations of the birds that live among us. Photo: Teresa Cheng
More field trips will be posted to the website on April 28th. NEW TRIP POLICY: Please limit your sign-ups to 1 weekend trip and 2 weekday trips per month. To be informed of last-minute open spots on our field trips, sign-up for South Bay Bird Events.
Tune in Wednesday, April 17th at 7PM as we speak to poet and professor, Susan Glass! Born blind, Susan will be sharing her birding journey with us as a nature-lover who uses the sounds surrounding her to illustrate the natural world.
Twice a year, the Bay Area Bird Photographers members share the photos they’ve taken over the past year.
Interested in learning more about our local Burrowing Owls? Check out SF Gate’s article on these beloved birds to hear more from the people who work directly on the protection of this species locally.
With quotes from our own Shani Kleinhaus, this story on Burrowing Owls from the LA Times is worth a read.
California’s Burrowing Owls have been dealt a poor hand for many years. We’re now joining with organizations across the state to seek protection for these birds under the California Endangered Species Act.
The Spring edition of The Avocet has been released! Check out the latest edition of our newsletter for news on birding and tech, the latest in local conservation, and much more.
The Conservation Corner is a busy place this month, with opportunities to help advocate for wildlife across the county! Take a look and see how you can help!
Show your SCVAS pride off with 2024’s Birdathon T-shirt! We’re celebrating raptors with this year’s effort, and every shirt purchased helps support SCVAS’s education program.
Does the sight of Little Brown Jobs on the trail make you feel blue? Do you just want to know what those little guys visiting your feeder are? Join Matthew Dodder for a 3-part online class on Sparrow identification, starting March 4th.
Our Mission
The Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (SCVAS) promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and protection of birds and other wildlife by engaging people of all ages in birding, education, and conservation.Birding
We create opportunities to experience and appreciate the beauty of birds and their place in the natural world.
Education
We strive to educate our region’s diverse population about the importance of preserving open spaces for both wildlife and our own well-being.
Conservation
Our work promotes the protection of native wildlife through the restoration of habitats and safe migration corridors.
Banner Photo Credits: Anna’s Hummingbird and Hermit Thrush by Barry Langdon-Lassagne, Pied-billed Grebes by Steve Zamek, Wilson’s Warbler and Eared Grebes by Luis Villablanca and Chestnut-backed Chickadee by Steve Zamek.