Zoom Presentations

Motus Radiotelemetry in Relation to Tracking Birds

January 25, 2024

Using Motus radiotelemetry, researchers track Western Tanagers to uncover vital migration data. This presentation highlights key findings and the need to preserve crucial bird habitats.

Saving the California Condor

November 16, 2023

Debbie Parisi discusses the five tenets of the California Condor Recovery Program and the effort to save the species.

The Fascinating World of Falconry with Ken Miknuk

October 26, 2023

Ken discusses the various theories on the origin of falconry,t what’s behind the scenes of a world class professional falconer, and animal husbandry and training.

Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan

August 24, 2023

Sepulveda Basin is a core territory for SFVAS and has been the focus for many of our key conservation and educational activities. This presentation focuses on the mission to develop a long-term strategic plan for the future of the Basin.

Quail and the Effect of Habitat Separation

May 25, 2023

Joseph Curti, a Ph.D. candidate at UCLA, discusses conservation genomic approaches to studying an important game bird species and the state bird of California, the California quail (Callipepla californica).

3 Tales of Divergence in Mexican Birds

April 27, 2023

In this presentation, three students from the Moore Lab of Zoology at Occidental College describe their experiences working with Mexican birds.