Whether your favorite birding spot is under the oaks or out on the bay, odds are good you’ve explored POST-protected lands. We’re chatting with POST to learn about land conservation, local habitat restoration, and local agriculture. Tune in August 12th at 7pm!
Support Environmental Advocacy
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.
Updated County Checklist!
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!
In-Person Field Trips
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.
In-Person Field Trips
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.
The Avocet - Summer Edition
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!
In-Person Field Trips
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.
Speaker Series: Van Pierszalowski
We’re learning about the California Bird Atlas project from its founder, Van Pierszalowski, on May 20th! Join us online.
SCVBA Jobs: Conservation & Policy Program Assistant
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!
In-Person Field Trips
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.
Bay Area Bird Photographers - Chasing Rainbows: A Photographic Journey into the World of Tanagers
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.
California Bird Atlas Town Hall
The California Bird Atlas hosted its first public Town Hall on Thursday, March 19 at 7pm.
The Avocet Spring Edition
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.
Speaker Series: Owls of Santa Clara County
Join Julie Amato and Carolyn Knight for an evening discussing the 6 species of owls most common to Santa Clara County. We're digging into the who's who of our nocturnal raptors, where you can encounter them, and all of the amazing adaptations that make them best at what they do.
In-Person Field Trips
Field trip registration opens Feb 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.
Speaker Series: Scott Harris
Join us for a speaker series celebrating birders on February 18 at 7pm! We’re joined by Scott Harris, a wildlife photographer, podcaster, and author, who will be sharing stories from his book, Raptor Quest.
A State-wide Breeding Bird Atlas
The California Bird Atlas Project kicked off January 1, has already collected over 19,000 checklists from over 1,400 birders, and you can help make this project a success! All you need to get started is an eBird account.
Bay Area Bird Photographers - Photographic Science, Camera Mounts, and Birds
The Bay Area Bird Photographers is proud to present Alan Adler who will present this Wednesday evening, February 4, via Zoom at 7:30PM.
Juristac Protected: A Long-Awaited Conservation Win
After decades of development pressure, Juristac has finally turned a corner. A major land acquisition has permanently protected more than 6,100 acres of this iconic South County landscape—safeguarding wildlife habitat, a sacred cultural site, and rare geological features for generations to come.
Spring Birdathon
Birdathon begins March 25 with a pizza social at McClellan Ranch! Join or make a team of your own, and join us in birding for a cause!