June 3, 2011

Monthly Field Trip to Rancho Sierra Vista Preserve

NOTE: Second Saturday and 7:30 AM Start Time We expect to see Blue Grosbeak, Lazuli Bunting, orioles, flycatchers, raptors, possibly Grasshopper Sparrow. Directions: Take  the Ventura  Freeway  (101)  to  the  Lynn  Road  exit  in  Thousand Oaks. Go south on Lynn Road and proceed 5.3 miles to Via Goleta. Turn left at Via Goleta to the… read more
May 13, 2011

Birdathon 2011 Results Update

The scheduled Birdathon Events for the 2011 season come to a close May 21 & 22 with the Children’s Birdathon on Saturday and the Youth Birdathon on Sunday. The results reported to the Birdathon Chair, Rose Leibowitz, are listed below. Congratulations to Jim Moore and his team on achieving a high count for the Palmdale… read more
May 3, 2011

Yet Another Birdathon Update!

The Children's Birdathon Event will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The Youth Birdathon Event will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2011 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Both events will be held at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area. Click here for more information and entry forms. read more
May 1, 2011

Birdathon Update!

Hello Loyal Birdathoners and Birdathon Supporters! Please note that the Children's Birdathon Event and the Youth Birdathon Event are both scheduled for Sunday, May 22, 2011 from 9 AM to 11 AM, and that the dates in the Calendar section of the May Phainopepla are in error. For more information and to participate in these two events,… read more
April 30, 2011

Youth Birdathon Event!

For teenagers and young adults, including students who have participated in our Student Conservation Program at Sepulveda Basin. The pledge forms and more information are available here, or can be obtained by e-mailing rose.leibowitz@sfvaudubon.org. Directions: Exit the San Diego Freeway (I-405) on Burbank Blvd. Go west about one-half mile to Woodley Avenue and turn right… read more

Children’s Birdathon Event!

For elementary-aged school children and their families or organizations at Sepulveda Basin. Pledge forms and more information are available here, or can be obtained by e-mailing rose.leibowitz@sfvaudubon.org. We hope some of the young people who have enjoyed the field trips will be able to bring their parents. We also encourage members to take this opportunity… read more

Monthly Field Trip – Walker Ranch / Placerita Canyon Park

Saturday, May 14. Monthly Field Trip to Walker Ranch. Note second Saturday and earlier meeting time. Meet at the Walker Ranch entrance. We will look for Costa’s Hummingbird, Lazuli Bunting, fycatchers, warblers, orioles and much more. Directions: Take the 405 or 5 Freeway north to the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway. Exit the 14 at Placerita… read more
April 16, 2011

BIRD CALLS REPOSITORY

A growing online library of bird sounds, photos and information offers a new resource for backyard birders and seasoned ornithologists alike. MSU’s Avian Vocalizations Center, or AVoCet, offers free downloads of bird sounds from around the world. It also features sonograms that visually chart the sounds, photos of birds recorded, Google Earth maps of recording… read more
April 5, 2011

Support Our Annual Birdathon!

Spring is upon us and it's time to go out and find all the migratory and resident nesting birds -- all in great fun and to raise money to support our many SFVAS projects, especially our education programs. To help you find all the relevant information on this subject, a new page has been created.… read more

O’Melveny Weekday Walk at O’Melveny Park – A BIRDATHON Event

Directions: To reach the park, go north on Balboa Blvd. from the 118 Fwy. Turn left on Sesnon Ave. The park is on the right in about 1/4 mile. Meet in the parking lot. Rain cancels. Call Carolyn Oppenheimer with any questions (before 7:30 p.m., please) at (818) 885-7493, or e-mail at CarolOpp@sbcglobal.net. read more