News - Page 19
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 moreO’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
April 1, 2011
Monthly Field Trip – Morongo Valley – A BIRDATHON Event
This desert oasis offers great birding in the spring. Warblers, flycatchers, hummingbirds and orioles are among the birds expected. At least one pair of Vermilion Flycatchers has been seen every April in memory. Directions: Allow 2.5 hours to drive from the San Fernando Valley. Take Interstate 10 east to Route 62, which is past the… read more
March 27, 2011
Wildlife Area Cleanup
Come and be a part of our annual cleanup of this important wildlife reserve on Saturday, April 21, 2011, from 8:00 AM until Noon. Mark your calendars now! read more
March 26, 2011
Cleanup Volunteers Wanted!
Come and be a part of our annual cleanup of this important wildlife reserve on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 9 AM until Noon. Mark your calendars now! Open the link: Clean2011.fly for more information. The College Student Conservation Committee invites all college students to participate together in this event. To have a certificate of… read more
March 9, 2011
Check Out Our New Information Here
Thanks to our very busy volunteer, Carolyn Oppenheimer, the webpage describing our Education programs has just been updated. Use the Education link on the left or click here. She also coordinates the activities of our College Student Conservation Committee. To learn more about the activities available to those of college age interested in conservation and… read more
February 19, 2011