See what the Mercury News has to say about the September Bird Celebration Gallery. Pectoral Sandpiper by Chris Johnson
Speaker Series: Birding Under the Influence
We had a great time speaking with Dorian Anderson on Wednesday, October 18. We’ve published the recording, so if you missed it, here’s your chance!
County Checklist Update
Version 3 of the Santa Clara County Checklist is now available online and in-person at the SCVAS Nature Shop! Get yours today.
September Bird Celebration! Gallery Now Open
Y’all showed up in force for our September Bird Celebration! Check out the gorgeous photos and artworks submitted to our month-long celebration.
YBC in the News
The Young Birders Club has become a very active part of our birding community, and people are noticing!
All Around Town
Our new backyard bird report is here! Enjoy stories, sketches, photos, videos, and sound clips of the birds that live among us, shared by our members and friends. Photo: Molly Graham
October Conservation Corner
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
We’re excited to be joining the Hispanic Heritage Celebration with Saved by Nature and Latino Outdoors on September 23!
Breeding Bird Atlas
The Santa Clara County Breeding Bird Atlas is now digital! Get access for $5, or if you’re a SCVAS member, email us to get it for free!
Silent Auction 2023
Fall 2023 Avocet
September Conservation Corner
There are lots of ways to take action and support wildlife. Help out locally by checking out this month’s Conservation Corner!
Environmental Advocacy Campaign 2023
Birds are facing challenges like they’ve never encountered before, but together we can help.
SCVAS Learn Warblers 2023
Get dialed in on our treetop migrants before they pass you by in a flood of yellow! Warblers are adorable, charismatic, and incredibly uncooperative. If you want to learn how to ID by tail feathers, check out this three session course!
Action Alert: County Parks Access Survey
Santa Clara County Parks is currently asking for input from the public on their Everyone Belongs at Parks initiative. Take a minute to add your voice to this effort!
Action Alert: Mountain View Strategic Parks Plan
Get involved to speak on behalf of nature in Mountain View’s new Strategic Parks Plan on August 21 and 22.
All Around Town
Our new backyard bird report is here, featuring dozens of species and so many baby birds! Enjoy stories, photos, and videos of the birds that our members and friends have seen near home. Photo: Carol Ann Krug Graves
Conservation Corner: August
Action Alert: Lehigh Reclamation Plan
Weigh in for the environment as Midpen holds their annual Lehigh/Heidelberg Meeting concerning the reclamation plan for the former quarry by Wednesday, July 26.
SCVAS Pelagic
On Aug 28, join other SCVAS members on this trip by Alvaro’s Adventures leaving from Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. Laysan Albatross Brooke Miller