Monthly Program: March 2021
Zoom CA, United StatesCalifornia Poppies photo by Stephen Smith Birding Info: We are trying something new this month! Instead of a birding info speaker, we are going to spend 15 minutes socializing with other Mt. Diablo Audubon members in Zoom breakout rooms. Meet some new people, or reconnect with old birding buddies! Globe Lily, photo by Stephen Smith […]
A Walk Through a Bay Area Birder’s Garden
OnlineJoin Barbara Coll as she walks through her garden live! As she walks around her yard, she will point out the feeders, plants, and water elements that attract the 63 species she has recorded in 30+ years of living in Menlo Park on the San Francisquito Creek. She will also discuss feeder/birdbath maintenance, the current […]
California Connections: Tracks, Scat and the Birds that Bind Us
OnlineCalifornia Connections: Tracks, Scat and the Birds that Bind Us—with Aimee Murillo, Interpretive Park Ranger at Lava Beds National Monument March 13, 2021 10:00 am PST Lava Beds National Monument, a unit of the National Park Service in far northeastern California, is vastly different from the San Mateo Coast. Or is it? Join Aimee Murillo, […]
The Breeding Behavior of our Local Owls—Getting to Know our Nocturnal Neighbors
OnlineWith Joe Mueller The best time of year to get to know owls is during the breeding season. This is the time when they communicate with each other and allow us a glimpse into their lives. Join Joe for a guided journey into understanding the reproductive behavior of our local owls. We’ll explore topics from territoriality and […]
March 2021 Conservation Icons: Harry Fuller, owls
OnlineExplore the mysterious world of Great Gray Owls and other nocturnal birds of prey with bird expert and author Harry Fuller as part of our Virtual Conservation Icons speaker series. Join Fuller at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 18 for a conversation with Lindsay Wildlife Executive Director Carlos de la Rosa and learn about Fuller’s passion […]
The Sage Trifecta
OnlineThe Sage Trifecta with Bruce Mast The sagebrush basin and range country east of the Sierras offers a starkly beautiful landscape filled with fascinating birds and wildlife. Join us from the comfort of your armchair as we take a whirlwind virtual tour of the region around Susanville and Honey Lake. The centerpiece of our virtual […]
Reconsider the Coot—Crazy Reproductive Antics of a Common Marsh Denizen
OnlineCoots are often overlooked by birders because they are so common. Dr. Bruce Lyon has been studying the reproductive antics of American coots for the past two decades and has discovered that there is far more to this bird than meets the eye. He will highlight some of his discoveries about the parental and reproductive […]
Lindsay at Home: Hospital Behind the Scenes
OnlineGet an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our wildlife hospital as our veterinary staff treats a wildlife patient! Join us at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27 live on Zoom for “Lindsay at Home: Hospital BTS” and explore the fascinating world of wildlife rehabilitation. This half-hour online program is perfect for all ages and gives you unparalleled […]
Birding California’s Big Sink
OnlineBirding California’s Big Sink with Eddie Bartley & Noreen Weeden Take a fast-paced virtual spin around one of California’s most important birding areas: the Salton Sink. Though much altered by humans in the past century, the endorheic or drainless Salton Sink (of which the Salton Sea is a major feature) holds magnificent bird diversity and […]
Rare Bird Sightings in Marin 2020
OnlineWith California Young Birders Club Members – Joseph Zeno, Mark Schulist, Lucas Corneliussen, and John King Marin County hosts some of the best opportunities to see and find rare birds. You can see a new bird in Marin every time you go outside. As you grow as a birder and begin to be able to […]
The Farallones—Minus The Seasickness
OnlineFarallones‚ Minus The Seasickness with Alvaro Jaramillo The Farallon Islands are the most important seabird colony in the US Pacific Coast south of Alaska. Hundreds of thousands of seabirds breed there, and others forage nearby. We are lucky in the Bay Area, that Southeast Farallon Island is accessible on a one day boat trip, as […]
Virtual Bird ID Seminar with Jon Dunn—3 Consecutive Thursday Evenings
OnlineIn an effort to promote bird knowledge and interest, OAS has partnered with author and bird expert Jon Dunn for a 3-part set of one and a half hour sessions on three consecutive Thursday’s from April 1 to April 15, 2021 starting at 7pm each night. Jon Dunn is one of the top birders in […]
Monthly Program: April 2021
Zoom CA, United StatesAdélie penguin photo by Annie Schmidt Birding Info: Beginning with a brief introduction to the Female Bird Day effort (established 2019), Joanna Wu, GIS Analyst and Biologist with the National Audubon Society, will explain the consequences of overlooking female birds, both in birding and the sciences. Then she will cover some tips for female identification based on […]
Raptors Of Skaggs Island
OnlineRaptors Of Skaggs Island with Anne Ardillo & George Eade This virtual voyage will take you beyond the locked gates of Skaggs Island to learn about its many raptors — eagles, hawks, owls, kites, falcons, and more. A former naval base, now a part of the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge in the North […]
Christmas In May Count Registration
OnlineJoin Golden Gate Audubon Society’s new Christmas-in-May Bird Counts (CiMBC) on Saturday, May 8th! Find as many bird species as possible in your chosen area… while contributing to community science and generating funds to protect Bay Area birds. Choose from 25 AREAS in Oakland or 17 AREAS in San Francisco. Pick an area you’ve birded […]
California Beaver Summit Day 1: Beaver Essentials—History and Management
OnlineClimate change is making our state hotter, drier, and harder for people and wildlife. Find out how beaver can help. Beaver has shaped the landscapes of California for over 5 million years. Their dams have slowed runoff and created wetlands of carbon enriched meadows. They charged aquifers, maintained stable temperatures, and cooled stream flows in […]
Treasures Of Mines Road
OnlineTreasures Of Mines Road with Steve Lombardi This virtual 65-mile round trip will explore all of Mines Road plus connecting portions of San Antonio Valley and Del Puerto Canyon Roads. They all run through the East Bay’s Diablo Range in an area virtually devoid of humans, but not of birds. Our virtual tour will take […]
Singing Hummingbird Feathers and the Quiet Flight of Owls (and Other Birds)
OnlineDr. Chris Clark will present ongoing research in his lab, starting with work on how hummingbirds make sounds with their tail feathers during courtship displays. Then he will shift to ongoing research he is conducting on why owls have evolved to fly quietly. Dr. Clark grew up in Seattle where he started birdwatching at age […]
Birding By Ear
OnlineBIRDING BY EAR: SPRING INSTRUCTOR: DENISE WIGHT Six Zoom sessions on Thursdays Spring! The best time to throw yourself into the cacophony of bird songs! We will virtually explore (via Zoom) various East Bay locations and the birds we’re most likely to hear. We will compare similar songs of local birds as well as go over […]
California Beaver Summit Day 2: Beaver Dynamics—Ecosystems and Restoration
OnlineClimate change is making our state hotter, drier, and harder for people and wildlife. Find out how beaver can help. Beaver has shaped the landscapes of California for over 5 million years. Their dams have slowed runoff and created wetlands of carbon enriched meadows. They charged aquifers, maintained stable temperatures, and cooled stream flows in […]