You are invited to participate in a workshop on January 19 to discuss the impacts from Creekside Bicycle Superhighways on our riparian habitats.
Conservation Corner: Creekside bicycle superhighways
Can Citizen Science Save the Newts?
Dr. Merav Vonshak and volunteers document newt killings on Alma Bridge Road above Lexington Reservoir to help raise awareness of the creatures’ plight in the search for a solution.
Downtown Sunnyvale Crows
NBC Bay Area News and the San Jose Mercury News both interviewed Matthew Dodder in their coverage of the crowds of crows that have been descending on downtown Sunnvyale.
Bay Area Bird Photographers, January 5th
Join us Wednesday January 5 at 7:30pm for a photographic presentation of the Birds of Australia and New Guinea by Bob Lewis.
Terry Trumbull interviews Matthew Dodder
Terry Trumbull, the host of Breathe California TV, talks with our ED about our mission, education & conservation programs, the Christmas Bird Count and more!
In-Person Field Trips
January Self-Guided Field Trips
Need help finding great birding spots and figuring out what to look for? Check out our self-guided field trips for January. Greater White-fronted Goose by Juliana Manoliu
Light pollution
Our Environmental Advocacy Assistant, Guilianna Pendleton, explains the problem of light pollution and ways we all can help.
Annual Appeal
Your support of SCVAS goes directly toward local education of elementary school children (and soon high schoolers), and a host of conservation and birding programs. Our updated Annual Letter describes an upcoming tax deadline.
Backyard Birding in December
Learn about Scaly-breasted Munias in the latest All Around Town; meet the Black Phoebe, our backyard bird of the month; and get tips for bird-friendly holiday decor. Photo by John Richardson
Prioritizing children over plastic
In the Los Gatan newspaper, our Environmental Advocacy Assistant, Giulianna Pendleton, speaks out in support of keeping our school athletic fields natural and not installing plastic turf.
Help save the newts
Our latest Action Alert highlights the plight of our native Pacific Newt population. Read Merav Vonshak’s update about the outpouring of support for newt safety at the MROSD meeting.
SCVAS Learn: Waterfowl
Get ready for a three-part class (with field trips!) on our local ducks, geese, & swans. Remote course taught by Matthew Dodder, Monday nights, 7PM from January 10 to January 24, 2022.
2021 Annual Report
SCVAS’s Annual Report for 2020-2021 is now available. This year we are going all-electronic to save paper and to give us more space to tell our story and to recognize our amazing volunteers, members and supporters.
Annual Event!
Our virtual Annual Event was Thursday, December 2 at 7pm. We enjoyed some live music with Bill Walker, an auction, a fun quiz and updates on our year’s achievements!
Remembering Gail Cheeseman
On November 15 we lost our good friend and fellow birder Gail Cheeseman. We’d love to hear your memories of Gail.
Altamont Wind Turbines
The National Audubon Society has filed suit opposing a new wind farm in Alameda County that endangers migratory birds. SCVAS is involved along with other local Audubon chapters.
Bay Area Bird Photographers, December 1st
Join us Wednesday December 1 at 7:30pm for a photographic presentation of Birds in Flight by Ron Bielefeld.
The Winter Avocet is Here
The Winter Avocet (portrait format or 2-page spreads) is available now for your reading pleasure. Also read our December Avocet Update.
December Self-Guided Field Trips
Need help finding great birding spots and figuring out what to look for? Check out our self-guided field trips for December. These guides include trail maps, driving directions, and everything else you need to know.