Water birds can be a challenge, especially when they aren’t ducks or shorebirds! Explore the world of swimming birds with Matthew Dodder in this two-part class.
SCVBA Learn: Swimmers
Speaker Series: Jesse Conklin
Bar-tailed Godwits are amazing migrants. We're sitting down with scientist Jesse Conklin as he shares his adventures researching a bird that crosses the Pacific Ocean in a single flight.
Spark: The moment it all changed
Far-Flung Friends Gallery
The Far-Flung Friends Gallery, with photos from our final Summer Birding Challenge, is live at https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-RbsbDv. Marvel at the diversity of birds seen around the world. Saffron-crowned Tanager by Dave Zittin.
In-Person Field Trips
More field trips will be posted to the website on September 28th. 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.
Annual Appeal
As we approach the season of giving, we invite you as a supporter of SCVAS to make a 2024 gift with a Direct Distribution from your traditional IRA.
Bird-Friendly Tree Care Tips
Fall is the best time to trim your trees! Learn how to protect birds and other wildlife while caring for your trees. Photo: Sarah Chan
Speaker Series: Autumn Birding with Matthew Dodder
Just before the leaves start to change, we're sitting down with Matthew Dodder to prepare for the new challenges of fall birding!
Speak for the Birds: STOP Palo Alto Airport Expansion
The proposed expansion of the Palo Alto Airport threatens to disturb the sensitive habitat of thousands of birds. Join us September 16 to speak for the birds, and every other animal that benefits from the wetlands.
Summer Bird Challenge: Part 4
To be included in the Far-Flung Friends Gallery, submit up to ten of your favorite bird images taken or created anywhere in the world between Memorial Day and Labor Day to photos@scvas.org by September 16. Little Egret by Sam Meier
Summer Shorebirds (and other Water Birds) Gallery is live!
We're Hiring!
SCVBA is looking for someone interested in taking on the role of Office Manager as we bid April farewell!
The Avocet Fall Issue
Check out new articles on tree care, book reviews, ongoing outreach and more in the Fall Issue of The Avocet.
Action Alert: Mountain View Burrowing Owls
With Mountain View faltering on their promises, the Burrowing Owls of Shoreline are facing serious threats to their continued existence. Please take a moment to offer your support of them!
Burrowing Owls by Teresa Cheng
Wings in the Wild Gallery
Young Birders Club Festival
We’re giving summer a send off with the YBC on August 17 & 18 at McClellan Ranch, 9am-12pm. Bring the family to join our guided bird walks, nature workshops, and arts and crafts in this free festival!
2024 Summer Photo Challenge Results: July Juveniles Gallery
Summer Shorebirds (and Water Birds) Challenge
The Summer Shorebirds (and Water Birds) Challenge is continuing through August 15. Capture images of birds that live in or near water. Photo: Whimbrel by Chris Russell
SCVAS Learn Raptors
Raptors can be a challenge to ID, with their habits of flying high and too-similar plumages. Turn that confusion into confidence with this three-part online course led by Matthew Dodder, and learn all about the amazing raptors of our county!
The Wings in the Wild Challenge is on!
Create environmental portraits of birds with an emphasis on their surroundings, showing where and how they live their lives. Photo: Common Yellowthroat by Teresa Cheng