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New Study Identifies Birds Most at Risk from Climate Change in California
Scientists from PRBO Conservation Science and the Department of Fish and Game have completed an innovative study on the effects of climate change on bird species of greatest concern. This first-of-its-kind study prioritizes which species are most at risk and will help guide conservation measures in California. The study was published this week in the journal PLoS ONE. Some of the birds most at risk are endangered species, wetland birds, and coastal birds. Some example species include: Brown Pelican, Black Oystercatcher, Common Yellowthroat, Western Snowy Plover, California Clapper Rail.
Spring 2012 Birding Festivals
This spring brings many opportunties to participate in an assortment of exciting, fun, and educational birding festivals all over California. In April, these include: Godwit Days in Arcata, Kern Valley Spring Nature Festival in Weldon and Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival. For a complete spring list, click title above.
Volunteers count shorebirds in San Francisco Bay!
On November 22, 2011, over 100 volunteers and scientists will count hundreds of thousands of shorebirds in the San Francisco Bay to learn more about the needs of these migratory superheroes!
State of the Birds for San Francisco Bay released
The first-ever State of the Birds Report for San Francisco Bay was released today by PRBO Conservation Science (PRBO) and the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture (SFBayJV). Based on decades of monitoring, 29 partners detail the actions needed to keep birds and their habitats thriving as sea levels rise and extreme storm events increase due to global climate change.
Yellow-billed Magpie Survey Report
Yellow-billed Magpies were observed in 24 of California’s 58 counties during a recent volunteer survey sponsored by Audubon California to help support the conservation of this dynamic species. The survey – held June 3-6, 2011 – was the third annual effort to rally birders all around the state to venture outside in search of the Yellow-billed Magpie. Click here for the full report. For a map in eBird of all birds recorded in June, click here.
