Presented by Konshau Duman Konshau's research is on the relationship between diet and nomadic migration in the Red Crossbill. He spent his first season studying their migration diet by observing them in the field during the period when most of them are on the move in early summer, and his continuing work will have to do… Read More »Diet and Nomadic Migration in Red Crossbills
The Central Valley Birding Symposium is live again! We are so happy to be able to welcome you back to the 27th annual Central Valley Birding Symposium after four long years. This year’s program features two nationally known keynote speakers, as well as a full complement of field trips and short presentations highlighting the Central… Read More »27TH ANNUAL CVBC SYMPOSIUM
On Saturday December 16th, you can join Pat Paternostro and San Joaquin Audubon for a birding excursion along Flood & Waverly Roads. We will be looking for wintering raptors along with the various other birds that reside in eastern San Joaquin County. We will meet at 8:45am at the parking lot of Rinaldi’s Market, 4625… Read More »Flood/Waverly Trip
We will be having a Zoom meeting this Thursday (Jan 25th) evening at 7pm to share details and pics from our Big Year 2023. You can join us by signing into the link attached. zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87283613794?pwd=d2dHelRNRlh4czI0N3c1cnZjeFM0QT09 Passcode: 098038
Join Pat Paternostro for a walk around Lodi's Hutchin's Street Square. We will walk this wonderful area and look for birds around the complex and in the large trees and nearby parks. Extra binoculars and bird guides will be available. We will meet at the parking lot on the south side of the complex at… Read More »INTRODUCTORY BIRDING @ Lodi’s Hutchin’s Street Square
Speaker: Karan Odom Most bird enthusiasts are familiar with the intricate, beautiful songs of male songbirds. However, it is less well known that females of many bird species also sing. While male songbirds sing to attract mates or defend territories, the reasons that females sing can be much broader, including competing for year-round resources for… Read More »Listening to Nature’s Divas: What Female Songsters Tell Us
Presenter: Kasey Foley Please join us to hear Kasey Foley discuss some of the dangers and obstacles birds face during migration and how we can all help in some small ways to eliminate or, at least, reduce some of those obstacles. We’ll leave the meeting with helpful strategies to assist our winged friends survive another… Read More »HELPING BIRDS DURING MIGRATION (AND BEYOND)
Meet at the dock at the end of Eight Mile Road for boat transport to the island. You MUST sign up in advance with Trip Leader Dave Fries (dfries.audubon@gmail.com). More detailed information will be sent to those who have signed up before the date of the field trip.
Presenter: Lynette Williams Duman Lynette will discuss site history of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta with a focus on historic stressors and restoration methods. She will then discuss her ongoing research regarding wetland restoration and conversion in the Sac-SJ Delta and Suisun Marsh with an emphasis on food web processes and waterbird responses to landscape change. Lynette… Read More »History of the Sacrament-San Joaquin Delta with a focus on historic stressors and restoration methods
We plan to cross the bridge to McDonald Island at 8:00 a,m, on April 14th. We need to cross the private bridge as a group. So, we’ll meet just outside the bridge. For directions, Google Maps for Tiki Lagoon Marina, which is right at the bridge. Bring water and food for yourself, as it’s not… Read More »McDonald Island Fieldtrip
Leader: John Blades Bring water, lunch and hiking shoes. Where: Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area, 18600 Corral Hollow Road, Tracy. Take I-5 south to Corral Hollow Road. Meet at the gate.
Join San Joaquin Audubon member, Henry Koertzen for a beginning bird trip for people of all ages. We will start the bird walk at 8:00AM near the intersection of Main Street and Central Parkway (at the pond side of the road). We will be walking the dirt path, accessible by stroller or wheel chair.
