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September 23, 2024
Barry Langdon-Lassagne
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.

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Annual Appeal
March 14, 2021
Barry Langdon-Lassagne
Flycatcher Class

SCVAS is offering a two-part online class (beginning/intermediate-level) on one of our most confusing groups—the Flycatchers! Class members will gain access to our private discussion group where you can pose questions or photos. Matthew Dodder will be your instructor. Sign up and join the fun!

Monday: March 15 & March 22, 7:00 - 8:30 PM via Zoom. Sign Up Now →

Flycatcher Class
Barry Langdon-Lassagne
January 10, 2024

Creative Bird Photography (BABP)

Barry Langdon-Lassagne
January 10, 2024
Creative Bird Photography (BABP)

The February 7th Bay Area Bird Photographers (BABP) meeting will feature photography by Ray Hennessy. This presentation will not be recorded, so come watch it live!

More Information →

Source: /event-calendar/bay-area-bird-photographers-feb-7-2024

Barry Langdon-Lassagne
December 29, 2023

Birds of Costa Rica (BABP)

Barry Langdon-Lassagne
December 29, 2023
Birds of Costa Rica (BABP)

January’s meeting of the Bay Area Bird Photographers (BABP) featured photography by Hita Bambhania-Modha.

Watch the Video →

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsVmm5n-nW8

Barry Langdon-Lassagne
December 28, 2023

January Avocet Update

Barry Langdon-Lassagne
December 28, 2023
January Avocet Update

A new Waterfowl class, field trips, Conservation Corner and more in this month’s Avocet Update.

Read the Avocet Update →

Source: /s/2024_Avocet_Update_January.pdf

Carolyn Knight
December 18, 2023

CBC News from OSA

Carolyn Knight
December 18, 2023
CBC News from OSA

We’re proud to support the CBC each year. Check out our talk with the Open Space Authority about this amazing community science project!

Read more →

Source: https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/cbc-23-24

Carolyn Knight
December 8, 2023

SCVAS Learn: Waterfowl 2024

Carolyn Knight
December 8, 2023
SCVAS Learn: Waterfowl 2024

Get your ducks in a row with this focused ID course, just in time for peak “weird duck” season! This 3 part class is led by Matthew Dodder, and will be hosted online.

Register →

Source: https://scvas.org/event-calendar/scvas-learn-waterfowl-2024

Carolyn Knight
December 5, 2023

McClellan Ranch in the News

Carolyn Knight
December 5, 2023
McClellan Ranch in the News

McClellan Ranch’s educational opportunities were highlighted by Monta Vista student, Mihir Vishwarupe, for the student paper, el Estoque.

Watch the video →

Source: https://elestoque.org/2023/11/30/special/cupertinos-natural-treasure/

Julie Amato
November 30, 2023

All Around Town

Julie Amato
November 30, 2023
All Around Town

It’s fall in the backyard! Enjoy stories, photos, and sound clips of the birds that live among us, submitted by our members and friends.

Read more →

Source: https://scvas.org/backyard-bird-blog/all-around-town-nov2023

Barry Langdon-Lassagne
November 28, 2023

December Avocet Update

Barry Langdon-Lassagne
November 28, 2023
December Avocet Update

Our Annual Appeal, the Christmas Bird Count, Field Trips, Backyard Birding and much more in this month’s Avocet Update.

Read the Avocet Update →

Source: /s/2023_Avocet_Update_December.pdf

Carolyn Knight
November 21, 2023

2023 Year End Tax Planning

Carolyn Knight
November 21, 2023

As the year comes to a close, now is the time to consider your year-end giving.

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Carolyn Knight
November 20, 2023

The Decision to Make a Legacy Donation

Carolyn Knight
November 20, 2023

SCVAS Board Member Susan Pelmulder shares her decision for making a legacy donation.

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Carolyn Knight
November 14, 2023

Annual Appeal 2023

Carolyn Knight
November 14, 2023

We couldn’t accomplish what we do without your financial support. As we enter the holiday season, remember that a donation to SCVAS is a gift to our local birding community.

Read more →

Carolyn Knight
November 13, 2023

Speaker Series: Crossings

Carolyn Knight
November 13, 2023

Roads have rewritten our landscapes, for both humans and wildlife. Join us as we welcome environmental journalist, Ben Goldfarb for a fascinating look at the impact of roads in ecosystems around the world on Wednedsay, November 11.

Read more →

Source: https://scvas.org/event-calendar/scvas-speaker-series-ben-goldfarb

Eve Meier
November 9, 2023

September Bird Celebration Gallery

Eve Meier
November 9, 2023
September Bird Celebration Gallery

See what the Mercury News has to say about the September Bird Celebration Gallery. Pectoral Sandpiper by Chris Johnson

Source: https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=7a81a937-a4b3-4b1b-8926-d3f98ee9ae85&appcode=SAN252&eguid=e93ed802-65e0-4f05-ac49-b57465cdfa1f&pnum=47

Carolyn Knight
October 20, 2023

Speaker Series: Birding Under the Influence

Carolyn Knight
October 20, 2023
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!

Watch the recording →

Carolyn Knight
October 11, 2023

County Checklist Update

Carolyn Knight
October 11, 2023
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.

Get the checklist →

Source: https://scvas.org/county-checklist

Eve Meier
October 11, 2023

September Bird Celebration! Gallery Now Open

Eve Meier
October 11, 2023
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.

Visit the Gallery →

Source: https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-2twn6v/

Carolyn Knight
October 9, 2023

YBC in the News

Carolyn Knight
October 9, 2023
YBC in the News

The Young Birders Club has become a very active part of our birding community, and people are noticing!

Read more →

Source: https://www.losaltosonline.com/schools/bird-is-the-word-for-co-founders-of-young-birders-club/article_64929aac-6242-11ee-82d7-5b0bd376a166.html

Julie Amato
October 1, 2023

All Around Town

Julie Amato
October 1, 2023
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

Read more →

Source: https://scvas.org/backyard-bird-blog/all-around-town-sept2023

Carolyn Knight
September 28, 2023

October Conservation Corner

Carolyn Knight
September 28, 2023
October Conservation Corner

Check out the latest in local advocacy and conservation efforts!

Read more →

Source: https://scvas.org/conservation-corner-posts/october-2023-conservation-corner

Carolyn Knight
September 21, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Carolyn Knight
September 21, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Celebration

We’re excited to be joining the Hispanic Heritage Celebration with Saved by Nature and Latino Outdoors on September 23!

Register Here →

Source: https://scvas.org/event-calendar/hispanic-heritage-celebration

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