Protecting wildlife is an ongoing battle in California. We’re excited to share some good news on that front with you!
Explore Tulare Hill
Tulare Hill is a gorgeous example of serpentine soil habitat, but unless you’re lucky enough to get in on a guided walk of the area, you’re unlikely to be able to visit. Learn about this amazing space with this video.
All Around Town
Orioles are here, waxwings abound, and baby birds are everywhere! Enjoy observations from our members and friends in our new backyard bird report. Photo: Jennifer Oliver
The Future of Coyote Valley
The Coyote Valley has long been an area of interest for SCVAS and other environmental groups in Santa Clara County. Please take a moment to learn more about this space and respond to OSA’s public survey for the future of the valley.
SFBBO's Birdy Hour
The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) Birdy Hour Speaker Series hosted Matthew Dodder last week. His presentation about birding hot spots in Santa Clara County is now available for your viewing pleasure.
Flycatchers of North America
This Wednesday, Meet Cin-Ty Lee and Andrew Birch, the author and illustrator behind a brand new field guide on Empidonax and Pewee Flycatchers.
Migration is on!
The migratory season has begun! Tune in to the avian air traffic and learn how you can help these amazing travelers by checking out Birdcast!
April Avocet Update
Read about the Birdathon and all the latest birding news in our April Avocet Update newsletter
Drawing Birds with John Muir Laws
Birds can be fascinating and challenging subjects to depict in art. Practice your skills this Thursday with John Muir Laws and Matthew Dodder as the Birdcassos get ready to bird and create for Birdathon!
Birdathon Meme Competition
Prove your love of birds and your sense of humor! To celebrate this year’s Birdathon we’re asking for submissions of your memes and captioned photos to be shared across our Facebook and Instagram feeds.
Birdathon Kickoff 2023
Join us as we kickoff the start of 2023's Birdathon!
We'll be sharing our favorite highlights from last year's teams, learning how to ID birds by their butts, and talking about why we're so amped about Birdathon.
ALL AROUND TOWN
Our new backyard bird report is a feast of stories, sights, and sounds, including five videos! Enjoy neighborhood bird observations from our members and friends. Photo: Deanne Tucker
SCVAS Speaker Series: Brian Sullivan
We know that it’s hard to feel good about the environment these days. We’re talking with Brian Sullivan of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to learn about how their work (and your own contributions!) are being used to have a positive impact on the nature we love!
GBBC PHOTO GALLERY
Enjoy photos of a wide variety of Bay Area birds, taken by local photographers during the Great Backyard Bird Count. Thank you to everyone who submitted images! Photo: Sunny Mar
SCVAS Learn: Flycatchers 2023
Brush up on your flycatchers in time for their arrival with this two-part online class led by Matthew Dodder on March 13 & 20!
Spring Birdation: Teams & T-shirts
Whether you’re joining a team, supporting a fellow birder with donations, or you’re just like the swallows we’ll be sporting this year, check out our Birdathon page for the latest news.
Spring Avocet
The Spring edition of The Avoect is out! Read the pdf online now.
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
Thank you for participating in the 2023 GBBC - we hope you had a great time observing birds! Be sure to submit your checklists online by March 1 so they’re included in the results. Photo: Chris Johnson
Christmas Bird Count Results
Summaries of our county’s four Christmas Bird Counts are now published. Thanks to all the volunteers and organizers of this great annual event.
Special Event: Scott Weidensaul
Migration is a subject that enthralls scientists and birders alike. We’re excited to join our fellow Audubon chapters around the Bay Area in welcoming Scott Weidensaul as he takes us on a trip around the world to learn about the research about how birds continue to push the limits of physiology as they travel across the globe.