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February 8, 2011
Conservation Award Recipient Announced
John Luker is an Environmental Educator, Community Activist, and Guardian of nature’s values and virtues. He formed and helps guide the Santa Susana Volunteers, a volunteer service organization that works as the stewards of the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park. He is currently Vice-president of the Santa Susana Mountain Parks Association and is sitting… read more
February 6, 2011
Enjoy the Birds at Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve!
The February Bird Walk at Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area fell on a beautiful day and many colorful birds were out to bask in its glory and permit us some great views. Providing great looks were American Robin, Lark Sparrow, Western Bluebird, Allen’s Hummingbird, Downy Woodpecker, Song Sparrow and Anna’s Hummingbird. The wildlife area lake was… read more
January 28, 2011
SFVAS Annual Awards Banquet
Friday, March 11. SFVAS Annual Awards Banquet. 6:00 p.m. Cocktails, 7:00 p.m. Dinner. 2011 Conservation Award Recipient: John Luker. Featured Speaker: Mel White. Location: Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Avenue, Van Nuys. Send in your reservation form today! For more information, contact Chairperson Jeanne PolakRecht, at (818) 360-1438. read moreChatsworth Nature Preserve
Audubon members will join those of the Southwest Herpetologist Society for a tour inside the Preserve. Directions: Meet at the Plummer-Valley Circle gate on the north side of the Preserve approximately .9 miles west of the intersection of Plummer and Topanga Canyon Blvd. and past three “STOP” signs. Call Art Langton and leave name and… read moreMonthly Field Trip: Private Game Preserve, Oxnard
An excellent spot to observe a wide variety of birds including waterfowl, wetland birds, and raptors. IMPORTANT—We will be birding the preserve entirely on foot, as vehicles are not allowed out on the habitat roads. Covering the circuit will probably require 4+ hours. Also, no parking is allowed inside the preserve compound…our cars must be… read more
January 21, 2011
Walter Sakai presents: Bird Banding in Zuma Canyon: An Update
Walter Sakai is a Master Bird Bander who has been banding birds in Zuma Canyon since 1995. Bird banding allows us to learn about migration patterns, population changes, mortality, longevity, feeding behaviors and territoriality of birds. Walt’s emphasis is on teaching students how to band birds. Thus, most of his help comes from Santa Monica… read more
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.… read more
January 10, 2011
Beginner’s & Family Bird Walk
Thanks to Gary Goldstein for this video of this monthly walk led by Muriel Kotin in the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve. Come join us there in February and March! Watch the calendar for details. read more
December 28, 2010
SFV Audubon Christmas Bird Count Featured in LA Daily News
Reporter Bob Strauss and photographer David Crane, both of the LA Daily News, captured the essentials of the annual Christmas Bird Count by following the team of counters at LA Pierce College on Sunday, December 26, 2010. Click here for the full story. read more
December 8, 2010