Environmental advocacy is the cornerstone of our chapter, and it is your support that makes it possible! From the hills of Coyote Valley to the marshes of the Bay, we work hard to protect the wildlife we love and the spaces they depend on.

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Birds have been renamed, species split, taxonomies reshuffled, and newcomers have been documented in Santa Clara County! Keep up to date with the official tallies with this updated county checklist - available for free download now, or in the McClellan Nature Shop!

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Field trip registration opens July 21 at 8 pm. Preview trips now. To be informed of last-minute open spots on our field trips, sign-up for South Bay Bird Events.

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Field trip registration opens June 21 at 8 pm. Preview trips now. To be informed of last-minute open spots on our field trips, sign-up for South Bay Bird Events.

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We have new stories from the field, a deeper look at some of the curious behaviors we see in the breeding season, updates from the Young Birders Club, and more!

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Field trip registration opens Mary 21 at 8 pm. Preview trips now. To be informed of last-minute open spots on our field trips, sign-up for South Bay Bird Events.

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We’re learning about the California Bird Atlas project from its founder, Van Pierszalowski, on May 20th! Join us online.

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Join the team! SCVBA is currently hiring for a full-time Conservation & Policy Program Assistant to aid in our local advocacy work and public messaging for our chapter!

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Field trip registration opens April 21 at 8 pm. Preview trips now. To be informed of last-minute open spots on our field trips, sign-up for South Bay Bird Events.

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The Bay Area Bird Photographers is proud to present Vivek Tiwari who will present “Chasing Rainbows: A Photographic Journey into the World of Tanagers” on Wednesday evening, April 1, via Zoom at 7:30PM.

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The California Bird Atlas hosted its first public Town Hall on Thursday, March 19 at 7pm.

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Get the latest on the Young Birders Club, learn about nest boxes and local conservation, and find something new for you bookshelves with this edition of The Avocet.

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