January 4, 2013

State Senators show their support for Sepulveda Basin’s wildlife

Two state Senators have sent letters to the US Army Corps of Engineers demanding an explanation for the Sepulveda Basin destruction: From The Honorable Fran Pavley, State Senator, 27th District From the Honorable Kevin de León, State Senator, 22nd District    You can read more about their support at the LA Times article Legislators want…
January 18, 2012

Monthly Field Trip – Private Game Farm

An excellent spot to observe a wide variety of birds including waterfowl, wetland birds, and raptors. Directions: From the 101 Freeway take the Las Posas Road exit south (left), then Hueneme Road west (right) to Casper Road. Turn south (left) on Casper Road and continue to where the road eventually turns left through a large…
March 9, 2011

Check Out Our New Information Here

Thanks to our very busy volunteer, Carolyn Oppenheimer, the webpage describing our Education programs has just been updated. Use the Education link on the left or click here. She also coordinates the activities of our College Student Conservation Committee. To learn more about the activities available to those of college age interested in conservation and…
January 11, 2011

Why Do Birds Fall from the Sky?

With several occurrences of such phenomena hitting the national media last week, some of you may be interested to know more information about such seemingly bizarre behavior. Well, someone has compiled a great deal of info on the "Birds Fall from the Sky" website to sate the desires of those seeking more on the subject.…
September 24, 2010

Chapter Urges Support for California Desert Protection Act of 2010

SFVAS Conservation Chair, Kris Ohlenkamp sent a letter to Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein and to Congresspersons Howard Berman, Brad Sherman and Henry Waxman, urging them to support this measure. “The CDPA of 2010 is landmark legislation that would protect wildlife habitat, preserve open space, and enhance recreational opportunities while supporting responsible renewable energy…
August 5, 2010

Prop 21: A LEGACY FOR CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS

Did you know that 52 Audubon California Important Bird Areas are at least partially owned by California State Parks, totaling 156,000 acres? Audubon California, The Nature Conservancy,  Save the Redwood League and California State Parks Foundation are sponsors of The State Parks & Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund Act (“State Parks Initiative”) appearing on the November…
May 6, 2010

Birdathon Results Announced!

The results of our annual Birdathon are now in! You have probably received your pledge letter for this annual fundraiser, a sponsored birding event, and returned it with your pledge. Please review the results below and return your pledged amount as indicated on the pledge form. If you did not receive a pledge form and…
April 9, 2010

FREE Gardening for Wildlife Workshop

A limited number of Phainopepla readers are invited to attend a slide show/lecture on “Restoring Habitat, One Yard at a Time,” given by Alan Pollack, Audubon-at-Home Chair, followed by a tour of his garden. Art Langton will also present a slide show/lecture on the birds one might expect to see in a San Fernando Valley…
March 31, 2010

General Membership Meeting – Feenstra on Tricolored Blackbirds

Everyone welcome. Come early for social hour. Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Blvd., Encino. Located between Moorpark and Ventura Blvd., on the west side of Balboa, just south of the Presbyterian Church. Our speaker, Jonathan S. Feenstra Ph.D., will talk about Tricolored Blackbirds in Southern California. The Tricolored Blackbird is North America’s only colonial nesting…
March 24, 2010

Wildlife Area Cleanup Scheduled – Volunteers Wanted

Saturday, April 10 8:30 AM - Noon [caption id="attachment_783" align="aligncenter" width="362" caption="Photo by Rose Leibowitz, 2010"][/caption] Come for the whole time or just a part of it. Bring your friends and family. Help us keep this lovely resource in prime condition for the critters who rely on it for food and shelter. Directions: Exit the…