Dry year sparks fire and water fears, affects Bay Area bird counts
December 27, 2013 by Alessandra Bergamin
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Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
With over 3,000 members, this is one of the largest National Audubon Society chapters in California. Supports research and education programs in the South Bay.
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
A research and education organization dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats through science and outreach, and to contributing to informed resource management decisions in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Madrone Audubon Society
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
The Madrone Audubon Society, a Sonoma County Chapter of the National Audubon Society, is a non-profit organization which promotes education, enjoyment, and protection of the natural world, especially birds.
Institute for Bird Populations
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
The Institute for Bird Populations is a nonprofit dedicated to fostering a global approach to research and the dissemination of information on changes in the abundance, distribution, and ecology of bird populations.
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
The mission of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory is to study migrating birds of prey along the Pacific coast and to promote public awareness of the state of raptor populations.
Golden Gate Audubon Society
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
Founded in 1917, Golden Gate Audubon is dedicated to protecting Bay Area birds, other wildlife, and their natural habitats. They conserve and restore wildlife habitats, connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural world, and educate and engage Bay Area residents in the protection of our shared, local environment.
Avocet Research
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
Avocet Research Associates, established in 1984, is an independent biological consulting firm. ARA wildlife biologists conduct monitoring studies of avian populations in Bay Area wetlands to document habitat affinities, abundance, viability, and reproductive success. We have collaborated with many of the environmental consulting firms and public agencies in the Bay Area to develop restoration plans, monitor goals and protocols, achieve long-term objectives, and solve management challenges. Our main focus is on rare, threatened, and endangered species, however we also conduct broad-scale biological reconnaissance, assessments, and impact analyses. Personnel includes: Jules Evens, Mary Anne Flett, Rich Stallcup, and Seth Bunnell.
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Kids Counting Birds in the Canal
January 19, 2011 by Juliet Grable
The annual Christmas Bird Count is the longest-running bird study in the world. But it's not exactly kid-friendly. So Wendy Dalia of Richardson Bay Audubon Center spearheaded Marin County's first-ever youth Christmas Bird Count on January 8. She's already looking forward to next year.
Mount Diablo Audubon Christmas Count Results
April 01, 2004 by Leah Messinger
The Mount Diablo Audubon Society’s 51st annual Christmas Bird Count, which took place on December 14, 2003, benefited from sunnier ...