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“Post-release Survival of Rehabilitated California Brown Pelicans” presented by Dr. Rebecca Duerr Rebecca Duerr is the Director of Research and Veterinary Science at International Bird Rescue’s two wildlife clinics in California.  She will share the encouraging information that rehabilitated brown pelicans, after internation bird intervention, return to normal life. Brown pelicans face challenges of pollution […]

​Book Signing for Sylvia Gallagher’s New Book Save the Date November 23, 2025 Session 1: 10:00 am – Noon    OR    Session 2: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sylvia’s quilt will be on display, and she will talk about the fun of combining birding, needlework, and travel.   Reservations Required

“Presence of a Potential New Pathogen in Coast Live Oak”, presented by Vince Rivas, SD State University, and “SAS Legislation and Advocacy Team Annual Wrap-up”, presented by Vic Leipzig and L&A Subcommittee Join us for a double feature of two brief talks!  We kick-off with Sea and Sage Bloom-Hays Grant Recipient, Vince Rivas, Research Assistant, […]

COME SHARE A SPECIAL DAY IN NATURE Join us at the San Joaquin Marsh for a fun-filled morning enjoying crafts, live bird of prey demonstrations, serene ponds, and delightful bird watching with your grandchildren between the ages of 5-7. Saturday, January 17, 2026 9-11:30am Required Registration For This Free Event Opens November 1st See the […]

Accomplished birders depend on their ears much more than their eyes for detecting and identifying many types of birds, especially when they are in wooded or brushy habitats. They walk along listening and only try to see the bird if they are uncertain about the identification of a vocalization they hear. Usually more than 90% […]

Classes start March 16-19, 2026 Enrollment in February 2026 – date to be announced Watch for further information including the enrollment form.