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February 19, 2011
Chatsworth Nature Preserve
Chapter members will join those of the Southwest Herpetologist Society for a tour inside the Preserve. Meet at the Plummer/Valley Circle gate on the north side of the Preserve approximately 0.9 miles west of the intersection of Plummer and Topanga Canyon Blvd. and past three “STOP” signs. Call Art Langton and leave name and phone… read more
February 16, 2011
Board Nominations Announced
The Nominations Committee is pleased to announce the following slate of candidates to serve on the Board of Directors of San Fernando Valley Audubon Society for our 2011–2012 program year. President: Dave Weeshoff 1st VP: Mike Van Norman 2nd VP: Rose Leibowitz Treasurer: Ann Ohlenkamp (continuing a 2-year term) Corresponding Sec: Diana Keeney Recording Sec: … read more
February 13, 2011
Get In On the Great Backyard Bird Count!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Male Western Bluebird"][/caption] The GBBC is an annual four-day event, February 18-21, 2011, that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent and in Hawaii. Each checklist submitted by these "citizen scientists" helps researchers at the Cornell Lab… read more
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