Discover the birds of Yolo County

The Yolo Bird Alliance puts on field trips and monthly meetings for all ages and levels of interest. Everyone is welcome!

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Northern Pygmy-Owl @Bart Wickel

Welcome to the Yolo Bird Alliance

We are pleased to announce our new name Yolo Bird Alliance, approved by a vote of our members at the May meeting. Our name has changed, but our mission remains the same, to foster an appreciation of birds and other wildlife through educational programs and field trips, bring conservation issues to public awareness, and act to preserve Yolo County bird life and habitat.

Please join us for field trips, monthly program meetings, and other special activities. We look forward to helping you learn and discover more about what makes Yolo County birding so special.

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Birding Activities for Everyone

It's easy to take part in our regular birding activities. Browse through the list of upcoming events. Learn more details about each individual trip by clicking on the event. We look forward to seeing you!

Field Trip

January 31st

Raptor Ramble 2026 - TRIP IS FULL

7:30 am

Field Trip

February 14th

Winter Field Trip to Bodega Bay

6:30 am

Field Trip

February 15th

Robinson Road: Raptors and Plovers

9:00 am

In the News

From the Presidents: January 2026

January 9, 2026

A New Yolo County Big YearRecord and Other News Yolo Bird Alliance is excited to announce that Julian Johnson broke the Yolo County Big Year record in 2025.  Please take […]

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Conservation Corner: January 2026

January 9, 2026

The American Kestrel NestBox Project Continues Last April, this column reported on an effort to support populations of the American Kestrel by installation of nest boxes in auspicious spots in […]

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Recent Sightings: December 2025

January 9, 2026

A rainy gray December kept birders at bay for much of the month, but nonetheless, an interesting mix of rarities were discovered before the end of 2025. The highlight was […]

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