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SUMMARY:Natural History of the Northern Saw-whet Owl
DESCRIPTION:Saw-whet Owl; © Ken Sobon\n\n\n\nFor the last 17 years Altacal Audubon has hosted the northern saw-whet owl banding station at Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve. In the presentation\, Ken Sobon will talk about the natural history of the northern saw-whet owl\, our banding process and the results from the last 17 years of study. \n\n\n\nKen Sobon is an avid birder\, field trip leader\, Vice President of Altacal Audubon Society and is the Northern California representative on Audubon California board of directors. He has worked the last 11 seasons volunteering and assisting\, and is now the Director of the Northern Saw-whet Owl fall migration monitoring project. In addition\, Ken has been a science teacher to middle school students in Oroville since 1995. He has shared his love of science and birding with his students both in the classroom and in field. \n\n\n\nDETAILS ON JOINING THIS ZOOM MEETING \n\n\n\nYou must register (no cost) in advance for this meeting.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Program on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAn account with Zoom is NOT necessary to join a meeting. Zoom limits the number of participants to 100. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (you can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nDuring the presentation\, you will be able to ask questions via Zoom’s chat feature for the Q&A afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting.  \n\n\n\nVisit  to learn how to join a Zoom meeting. You may email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/natural-history-northern-saw-whet-owl/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
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SUMMARY:Robinson Road: Raptors & Mountain Plovers
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl; © JoAnne Fillatti\n\n\n\nJoin us for a trip to the pastures of southeastern Solano County to search for resident and overwintering raptors & Mountain Plovers.  We will search fields\, perches and farm equipment.  Prior trips have spotted Prairie Falcon\, Merlin\, Golden Eagle\, Ferruginous Hawk\, Rough- legged Hawk\, Burrowing Owl and Mountain Plovers. We hope to see these and many more species during this trip.  Little walking is anticipated.  Wear appropriate winter wear\, the area is generally windy.  Bring water\, snacks and/or lunch on the go. Bring binoculars and a spotting scope\, if you have one.  STRONG winds or heavy rain cancels the trip.  All levels of birders are welcome. \n\n\n\nDue to parking issues on narrow roads\, and to respect private property\, this trip is limited to 4 vehicles. The trip will begin at 8:00 AM\, returning by early to mid-afternoon. The leader is Sharon Kirkpatrick. \n\n\n\nTo reserve a spot contact John Mott-Smith at johnmottsmith@comcast.net or (530) 400-7622. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrip Report: This field trip had to be cancelled due to high wind conditions.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/robinson-road-2022-01/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T140000
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SUMMARY:Cosumnes River Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Sandhill Cranes; © Joanne Fillatti\n\n\n\nCranes\, geese\, swans\, ducks\, shorebirds and of course … lots of sparrows. In the morning we will leisurely bird the trails through the riparian forest near the visitor center and in the adjacent marsh. After lunch on the deck of the visitor’s center\, we will be roadside birding by marshes and fields along Desmond and Bruceville Roads watching for the Peregrine Falcon that frequents a nearby microwave tower. \n\n\n\nMeet at 7:00 a.m. in the Park-and-Ride lot off Mace Boulevard (northeast of Highway 80 and just down from Ikeda’s Market). Bring your lunch\, binoculars\, and spotting scope if you have one. Dress appropriately for the weather that day which could range from warm and sunny to cool and foggy. Let’s hope for no rain. We expect to finish by midafternoon. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, contact your leader\, Sid England at (530) 756-7882 or asenglnd@pacbell.net. \n\n\n\nYolo Audubon Society field trips are free and open to the public. Car-pooling is encouraged\, but all rides are private arrangements between driver and riders. Heavy rain or high winds may cancel any trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOSUMNES RIVER PRESERVE FIELD TRIP REPORTby Sid England and Randy Beaton \n\n\n\nTo paraphrase the singer-songwriter\, Johnny Nash\, it was a bright\, bright sun-shiny day with nothing but blue sky when about 15 birders convened at the Cosumnes River Preserve for a spectacular morning of birding. We first walked the Boardwalk trail out to the observation deck and back then completed the milelong Wetlands Walk Trail before having lunch and finished up at the ponds along Desmond and Bruceville Roads. \n\n\n\nJust being out on such a wonderful day was the highlight of the trip\, but there were many notable birds. Perhaps the best was an extremely cooperative Prairie Falcon that flew right in front of us and over our heads at low elevation not once\, but twice. What a treat! Another favorite of the group was a flock of Tundra Swans that flew low very near us. And of course\, the many thousands of waterfowl especially clouds of Snow Geese were crowd pleasers\, too. \n\n\n\nFollowing is a list of species and estimated numbers seen before lunch. After lunch along Desmond and Bruceville Roads\, we added many thousands of waterfowl along with Ruddy Duck\, Red-shouldered Hawk\, and American Kestrel for a day total of 55 species.  \n\n\n\n\n\nSPECIES and COUNT \n\n\n\nSnow Goose 5\,000 \n\n\n\nGreater White-fronted Goose 1\,500 \n\n\n\nCanada Goose 30 \n\n\n\nTundra Swan 12 \n\n\n\nNorthern Shoveler 150 \n\n\n\nGadwall 8 \n\n\n\nAmerican Wigeon 80 \n\n\n\nMallard 2 \n\n\n\nNorthern Pintail 300 \n\n\n\nGreen-winged Teal 200 \n\n\n\nRing-necked Duck 24 \n\n\n\nBufflehead 12 \n\n\n\nCommon Goldeneye 4 \n\n\n\nAnna’s Hummingbird 1 \n\n\n\nAmerican Coot 120 \n\n\n\nSandhill Crane 15 \n\n\n\nBlack-necked Stilt 18 \n\n\n\nKilldeer 6 \n\n\n\nDunlin 40 \n\n\n\nLeast Sandpiper 24 \n\n\n\nLong-billed Dowitcher 20 \n\n\n\nWilson’s Snipe 1 \n\n\n\nGreater Yellowlegs 8 \n\n\n\nRing-billed Gull 4 \n\n\n\nHerring Gull 8 \n\n\n\nAmerican White Pelican 1 \n\n\n\n\n\nSPECIES and COUNT \n\n\n\nGreat Egret 1 \n\n\n\nTurkey Vulture 5 \n\n\n\nNorthern Harrier 3 \n\n\n\nRed-tailed Hawk 2 \n\n\n\nDowny Woodpecker 1 \n\n\n\nPrairie Falcon 1 \n\n\n\nBlack Phoebe 6 \n\n\n\nSay’s Phoebe 1 \n\n\n\nCalifornia Scrub-Jay 4 \n\n\n\nAmerican Crow 2 \n\n\n\nCommon Raven 2 \n\n\n\nTree Swallow 45 \n\n\n\nRuby-crowned Kinglet 6 \n\n\n\nMarsh Wren 50 \n\n\n\nEuropean Starling 5 \n\n\n\nWestern Bluebird 2 \n\n\n\nHouse Sparrow 8 \n\n\n\nWhite-crowned Sparrow 40 \n\n\n\nGolden-crowned Sparrow 30 \n\n\n\nSavannah Sparrow 2 \n\n\n\nLincoln’s Sparrow 3 \n\n\n\nWestern Meadowlark 3 \n\n\n\nRed-winged Blackbird 100 \n\n\n\nBrewer’s Blackbird 30 \n\n\n\nCommon Yellowthroat 2 \n\n\n\nYellow-rumped Warbler 30
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/cosumnes-river-preserve-2022-01/
LOCATION:Park-N-Ride (Meeting Place)\, 26295 Mace Boulevard\, Davis\, CA\, 95618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220216T203000
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SUMMARY:Plants of the Yolo Wildlife Bypass Area
DESCRIPTION:Common Sunflower\, Helianthus annuus; © Charlie Russell\n\n\n\nWhat are those flowers blooming along the road\, in the rice fields\, or out in the canals in the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (YBWA)? Are they native plants\, or introduced? There are many different plant habitats in the YBWA\, and they support a wide range of flowering plants. This presentation will help you identify many of the plants that visitors are likely to come across while on foot or in a car. We’ll help you identify the good\, the bad\, the ugly\, and even the poisonous ones. There are over 500 species plants there\, and we will focus on those that you’ll most commonly see. It’s not just birds out there! \n\n\n\nCharlie Russell has a lifelong interest in nature\, and has been photographing wildflowers for over 40 years. He has a master’s degree in plant sciences from UC Davis\, and is a certified California Naturalist. Amongst other activities\, he is a docent with the Yolo Basin Foundation and Jepson Prairie Preserve. \n\n\n\nDETAILS ON JOINING THIS ZOOM MEETING \n\n\n\nYou must register (no cost) in advance for this meeting.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Program on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAn account with Zoom is NOT necessary to join a meeting. Zoom limits the number of participants to 100. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (you can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nDuring the presentation\, you will be able to ask questions via Zoom’s chat feature for the Q&A afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting.  \n\n\n\nVisit  to learn how to join a Zoom meeting. You may email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/plants-of-yolo-wildlife-bypass-area/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220219T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
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SUMMARY:Bodega Bay
DESCRIPTION:Common Loon; © Ann Brice \n\n\n\nAll-day trip limited to 12 participants – priority given to those with some birding experience but unfamiliar with common winter birds of the Pacific coast and/or with birding at Bodega Bay\, a world-class birding location. Harbor mudflats\, ocean beach\, and rocky headland for ducks\, grebes\, loons\, gulls and shorebirds in one compact area – Bodega Bay\, Harbor and Head\, and Doran Beach.  \n\n\n\nWinter weather can be surprisingly good\, but be prepared for cold and wet with layers\, hat and gloves. Only major wind or rainstorm will cancel the trip. Easy walks and good bird photo opportunities around the harbor. All participants should be vaccinated.  \n\n\n\nContact leader Chris Dunford [530-753-9073; christopher.j.dunford at gmail.com] to reserve a seat and for details of lunch\, transport options and meeting time/location. From Davis\, a two-hour drive each way; you should be back by 6 pm.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/bodega-bay-7/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220127T160059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T010605Z
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SUMMARY:North Davis Ponds
DESCRIPTION:Greater Yellowlegs; © Josh Greenfield\n\n\n\n\n\nSora; © Ann Brice\n\n\n\n\n\nThe pond at Northstar Park and the Julie Partansky Pond (North Area Drainage Basin) attract a variety of land birds as well as water birds year-round\, especially after runoff from surrounding neighborhoods has filled the Partansky Pond.  \n\n\n\nMeet at 9 am in the 3500 Anderson Road parking lot for a slow-moving stroll around the ponds to see what’s there\, catering to beginners as well as intermediate-level birders. Bring your binoculars. Will finish no later than 12 noon. \n\n\n\nContact Chris Dunford with any questions (christopher.j.dunford@gmail.com). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Dunford’s Field Trip Report\n\n\n\nNorth Area Drainage Pond\, Yolo\, California\, USMar 12\, 2022 8:45 AM – 12:20 PMProtocol: Traveling1.2 mile(s) \n\n\n\nChris Dunford and Josh Greenfield led a Yolo Audubon Society field trip to the North Davis Ponds. Clear sky\, moderate wind\, temps in 50s and 60s F.  This is the combined checklist for the two subgroups\, covering the ponds\, the Upland Habitat Area\, the nature trail\, and the soccer fields. 43 species (+2 other taxa). 24 participants. \n\n\n\nThis checklist is also available online at: https://ebird.org/checklist/S104700148 \n\n\n\nCanada Goose (moffitti/maxima)  9American Wigeon  4Mallard  6Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  1Mourning Dove  2Anna’s Hummingbird  6Sora  2Common Gallinule  1American Coot  2American Coot (Red-shielded)  1Killdeer  2Larus sp.  3Great Egret  1White-tailed Kite  1Sharp-shinned Hawk  1Cooper’s Hawk  1Swainson’s Hawk  1Red-tailed Hawk  1Red-breasted Sapsucker  1Nuttall’s Woodpecker  2Northern Flicker (Red-shafted)  2Black Phoebe  6Say’s Phoebe  1California Scrub-Jay  4American Crow  5Tree Swallow  12Barn Swallow  1Bushtit  5Ruby-crowned Kinglet  6Northern Mockingbird  6Western Bluebird  4American Robin  10Cedar Waxwing  45House Finch  6Purple Finch  1Pine Siskin  3Lesser Goldfinch  30American Goldfinch  5Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)  5White-crowned Sparrow (Gambel’s)  8Golden-crowned Sparrow  9Savannah Sparrow  3Spotted Towhee  1Red-winged Blackbird (California Bicolored)  8Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon’s)  17
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/2022-03-north-davis-ponds/
LOCATION:3500 Anderson Road\, 3500 Anderson Road\, Davis\, California\, 95616
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220226T134840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220226T135534Z
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SUMMARY:eBird - The Basics
DESCRIPTION:Since it was launched by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in the early 2000’s\, eBird has become an important tool for researchers. The data drawn from millions of eBird observations worldwide has become a pivotal tool for studying overall population trends and migration timing. Apart from the role it plays in citizen science\, eBird also appeals to birders for its ability to keep track of sightings in one easily accessible place. Add to that the endless information on thousands of species and the ability to find out about unusual observations of rare birds\, and it’s easy to see why eBird has become the largest citizen science project in the world.  \n\n\n\neBird can be daunting to dive into but with some patience anyone can learn to use its features. Our presentation will focus on the basics\, such as creating an account\, creating and submitting “checklists”\, and making use of the unique features that eBird has to offer. It will be perfect for those who are interested in getting started with eBird but have not done so yet\, as well as those who want to get more familiar with features such as the “Species Map” and “Explore Hotspots” pages. We will also be leading a subsequent field trip to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area\, with the goal of giving participants live practice with the eBird app. \n\n\n\nLink to eBird home page: https://ebird.org/home \n\n\n\nLink to related field trip: “eBirding Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area”\, March 19:http://yoloaudubon.org/event/2022-03-ebirding-yolo-bypass-wildlife-area/ \n\n\n\nEmmett’s bio:  \n\n\n\nI am a Wildlife Conservation major and will be moving up to Arcata to continue my studies this fall at Humboldt State University. I love birding and really enjoy nerding-out over the feathered dinosaurs in our backyard. Whether I am arguing about vagrant patterns with my buddies\, perusing eBird or\, well\, birding\, birds are always on my mind. I am one of the regional reviewers for eBird in Yolo and I also write the Recent Sightings column for the monthly Yolo Audubon newsletter.  \n\n\n\nZane’s bio: \n\n\n\nBirds have been of interest to me for my entire life\, and as I have gotten older that interest has morphed into a passion. I enjoy all aspects of birding- checking local patches\, chasing vagrants\, photography\, discussing identification\, monitoring Tree Swallow and Western Bluebird boxes\, and simply enjoying the outdoors. I especially love the ability to teach others through field trips and presentations\, as I believe one of the best parts of the hobby is the sense of community in sharing birds with others. Currently I serve as one of Yolo County’s Regional Reviewers for eBird\, as well a member of Yolo Audubon’s Board of Directors. As a current senior in high school\, next year I intend to study environmental science or ecology at a four-year university in California.  \n\n\n\nDETAILS ON JOINING THIS ZOOM MEETING \n\n\n\nYou must register (no cost) in advance for this meeting.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Program on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAn account with Zoom is NOT necessary to join a meeting. Zoom limits the number of participants to 100. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (you can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nDuring the presentation\, you will be able to ask questions via Zoom’s chat feature for the Q&A afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting.  \n\n\n\nVisit  to learn how to join a Zoom meeting. You may email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/ebird-the-basics-2022/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220225T184953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T150756Z
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SUMMARY:eBirding the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
DESCRIPTION:Northern Harrier; © Zane Pickus\n\n\n\nThis trip will focus on the ins and outs of the eBird app. Since its inception in 2002\, eBird has become the largest citizen science project in the world. It has tremendous value to birders of all levels\, and the app makes it easy to create checklists and log bird sightings wherever you go. Leaders Emmett Iverson and Zane Pickus will be gearing the trip towards those with little eBird experience\, specifically the benefits of using the eBird app. \n\n\n\nAs for birds\, spring is just arriving and the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area is a wonderful place to witness the changing season. Ducks will be be lingering\, shorebirds will be arriving\, and there should be plenty of raptors and songbirds to enjoy. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the Davis park-and-ride at 7:00am\, and the trip should conclude by 12pm.  Please bring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and dress appropriately.  \n\n\n\nTrip leaders ask that participants have created an eBird account and download the eBird app for iOS or Android prior to the trip. Information on how to do this will be presented at Emmett and Zane’s eBird presentation\, on Wednesday\, January 16. \n\n\n\neBird app on iPhone\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\neBirding the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Trip Reportby Zane Pickus & Emmett Iverson\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, March 19\, 2022\, nine birders joined Emmett Iverson and Zane Pickus to visit the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. The trip focused on helping participants become more familiar with the eBird app. Those who attended were able to practice creating and submitting eBird checklists of the birds they observed\, as well as gain experience with counting and estimating flocks of birds. Despite some intermittent rain and an overcast morning\, the group powered on to see a total of 61 species.  \n\n\n\nThe indisputable highlight was the incredible flocks of Yellow-headed Blackbirds\, staging at the Bypass before they continue on to their breeding grounds. An estimated 235 Yellow-headeds were seen throughout the morning. The group was able to pick out 6 Ross’s Geese among flocks of flyover Snow Geese\, and a few were able to get views of a distant Bald Eagle. The eagle\, an apparent first- or second-year bird\, is a very unusual species at the Bypass. Everyone had great looks at Blue-winged Teal\, of which 9 were observed. This is a regular but difficult to detect species at the Bypass. Shorebirds were beginning to arrive\, and Dunlin\, Long-billed Dowitchers\, and Greater Yellowlegs were all seen well in good numbers. Finally\, a female Great Horned Owl sitting on a nest was a treat.  \n\n\n\nIt was a fun morning at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. Thanks to all who attended. A full eBird checklist of species is here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S105223561
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/2022-03-ebirding-yolo-bypass-wildlife-area/
LOCATION:Park-N-Ride (Meeting Place)\, 26295 Mace Boulevard\, Davis\, CA\, 95618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220328T143800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T144641Z
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SUMMARY:BirdSeasons CA Project at Bobcat Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Spring at Bobcat Ranch\n\n\n\nYolo Audubon Society is one of five Audubon California chapters that have been conducting phenology surveys (BirdSeasons CA Project) on private state Audubon properties. Yolo Audubon Society has been conducting these surveys at Audubon California Society’s Bobcat Ranch for nearly six years. The surveys are conducted to provide data for the USA National Phenology Network. (Phenology: the study of periodic events in biological life cycles and how these are influenced by seasonal and inter-annual variations in climate as well as habitat factors.) The phenology surveys are conducted biweekly. \n\n\n\nSonjia Shelly and Joe Zinkl will provide a description and the results of nearly 6 years of surveys. This will include where and how the surveys are conducted and how the data is collected\, cataloged and analyzed. As of March 10\, 2022\, 129 surveys have been conducted in which 124 species (and one hybrid) have been found. The highest number of species counted on a single survey was 46 (May 6\, 2021) and the highest number of individual birds was 518 (February 10\, 2022). The presentation will concentrate on trends in numbers of year-around resident species considering local events (e.g.\, wildfires). In addition\, changes including dates of arrival and departure of migrating species will be discussed particularly from a phenological prospective. \n\n\n\nSPEAKER BIO \n\n\n\nSonjia Shelly graduated from THE Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine 44 years ago. Her career focused on diseases of fur/hair bearing friends rather than feathered friends. Thus\, her interest in birding began later in life (compared with many Yolo Audubon members) and she considers herself to be a perpetual beginner. Since retirement she has been active as a board member for Yolo Audubon Society\, and has taken part in the YAS phenology survey at Bobcat Ranch\, helped organize and monitor nest box projects and volunteered for other organizations. She is a certified CA naturalist. She often is found doing something that starts with “B” – birding\, biking\, building\, beer drinking … you get the idea. \n\n\n\nJoe Zinkl is a UC Davis veterinarian professor emeritus\, and longtime Yolo Audubon Society (YAS) member and supporter. He is a former Board member for YAS\, and has taken part in the YAS phenology survey at Bobcat Ranch from the beginning. Joe is continually active in YAS projects such as bird nest box construction and installation. While working with USFW and UCD he worked on diseases of wild birds (avian cholera and aspergillosis)\, the effects of pesticides on passerine species forests and crude oil toxicity of seabirds. \n\n\n\nDETAILS ON JOINING THIS ZOOM MEETING \n\n\n\nYou must register (no cost) in advance for this meeting.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Program on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAn account with Zoom is NOT necessary to join a meeting. Zoom limits the number of participants to 100. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (you can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nDuring the presentation\, you will be able to ask questions via Zoom’s chat feature for the Q&A afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting.  \n\n\n\nVisit  to learn how to join a Zoom meeting. You may email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/birdseasons-ca-project-at-bobcat-ranch/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T093000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220404T222837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T174923Z
UID:5497-1651906800-1651915800@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Spring Migration at Willowbank Ditch
DESCRIPTION:This walking trip focuses on the migrating songbirds passing through Davis. Willowbank Ditch in South Davis has a fantastic mix of mature trees\, dense understory\, and diverse fruiting and flowering plants. Early May is at the tail end of sparrow migration\, but still in the heart of warbler and flycatcher migration through the area. We will hope for foraging groups of warblers and flycatchers as we practice learning the songs and calls of an array of local songbirds. Some targets will include Wilson’s\, Yellow\, and MacGillivray’s Warblers\, Western Wood-pewee\, Western Tanager\, and Lazuli Bunting. We will also practice thinking from a birds-eye view\, discussing habitat\, food sources\, and tips and tricks for predicting the best spots to find migrating songbirds. \n\n\n\nThe trip will leave from the junction of Almond Lane and Rosario Street in Davis.  There is street parking on streets by this junction\, and this intersection has a walking path that leads to the footbridge over the Willowbank Ditch.   \n\n\n\nWe will meet at 7am and the trip will end around 9 or 9:30am.  Expect ~1 mile of walking\, although we will never be more than 1/2 of a mile from the meeting spot. Please bring binoculars as well as any desired snacks and water. Heavy rain will cancel the trip. For more information contact Rob Furrow at robertfurrow@gmail.com or 610-715-9123. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRob’s Writeup from the Fieldtrip\n\n\n\nWe had 25 participants on our Willowbank Ditch trip\, and things started off strong with a flock of White-faced Ibis passing over the neighborhood.  Within the park we focused our efforts on native plants like valley oaks and blue elderberries.  We enjoyed great looks at several Black-headed Grosbeaks and had a neck-aching encounter with two Great Horned Owls perched high in a tall eucalyptus tree.  \n\n\n\nThe trip was somewhat focused on flycatchers\, so a cooperatively perched Western Wood-pewee was a highlight. We also managed brief encounters with some of the hard-to-ID small flycatchers in the genus Empidonax\, including a Dusky Flycatcher making its characteristic “whit” call and a cagey Hammond’s Flycatcher. A final treat was encountering a family of Dark-eyed Juncos — this species is common in Davis in Winter\, but is a rare breeder anywhere in the Central Valley. \n\n\n\nChecklist (with photos) from the day: https://ebird.org/checklist/S109283120
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/spring-migration-at-willowbank-ditch/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220411T171259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T171346Z
UID:5502-1651996800-1652014800@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bobcat Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Mother’s Day morning of hiking at Audubon California’s Bobcat Ranch\, located in the foothills of the Coast Range just west of Winters.  Our moderately easy hike will be roughly two miles round-trip\, following ranch roads through the Blue Oak grasslands.  The final route for the hike has not been set\, but no matter where we go\, it will be a treat to wander around this working ranch that is not normally open to the public. \n\n\n\nWe will meet in Winters at Steady Eddy’s Coffeehouse in Winters at 8:00 am on Sunday\, May 8\, 2022. We should be done hiking by 1:00 pm\, and there are lots of great lunch options in Winters for that after-hike snack.  Space is limited to 12 people.  May be muddy – come prepared to possibly get dirty if it has been raining. Significant rain on the day\, or heavy rain prior to the day of the hike will cancel.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact Stan Hunter for more details and to sign up for this hike at stanton.hunter@gmail.com
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/2022-05-bobcat-ranch/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220503T212059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T181630Z
UID:5520-1652900400-1652905800@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Members' Memories
DESCRIPTION:Olive Warbler; © Joanne Fillatti\n\n\n\nThe final Yolo Audubon General Meeting for the 2021-22 year will be our annual “Members’ Memories” program. Five members will share their birding adventures from the year using photos or drawings and/or stories. \n\n\n\nDETAILS ON JOINING THIS ZOOM MEETING \n\n\n\nYou must register (no cost) in advance for this meeting.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Program on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAn account with Zoom is NOT necessary to join a meeting. Zoom limits the number of participants to 100. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (you can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nDuring the presentation\, you will be able to ask questions via Zoom’s chat feature for the Q&A afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting.  \n\n\n\nVisit  to learn how to join a Zoom meeting. You may email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/members-memories-2022/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220528T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220528T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220226T192754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220424T231827Z
UID:5410-1653721200-1653732000@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Cache Creek Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Wood Duck; © JoAnne Fillatti\n\n\n\n\n\nWestern Kingbird; © Deb Ford\n\n\n\n\n\nOn this trip we will visit Cache Creek Nature Preserve\, a private/non-profit outdoor preserve that has gone through more than 25 years of habitat restoration work located just off the Cache Creek Watershed in Woodland\, CA. We will be looking for resident species and those that breed here in the area. A combination of wetland\, riparian forest\, creek\, and grassland habitats will provide an opportunity to see a variety of birds such as Wood Ducks\, Tree Swallows\, Western Kingbirds\, Pied-billed Grebes\, and lots of Red-winged Blackbirds. There are also occasional sightings of Ash-throated Flycatchers\, American White Pelicans\, White-faced Ibises\, and Common Gallinules.  \n\n\n\nMeet at 7:00 AM at the parking lot of Cache Creek Nature Preserve\, 34199 Co Rd 20\, Woodland\, CA. All levels of birders are welcome. Trip will conclude at around 10:00 AM.  \n\n\n\nBring water\, binoculars and spotting scopes if you have one. We will also provide additional binoculars\, but it’s STRONGLY RECOMMENNDED to bring your own. There won’t be much walking on uneven terrain. Much of the walk will be on established trails that are mostly flat. Rain and strong winds will cancel trip.  \n\n\n\nMore info: Harnawaz Boparai (916) 871-9093 (cell) or hsboparai@ucdavis.edu
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/2022-05-cache-creek-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Cache Creek Nature Preserve\, 34199 County Rd 20\, Woodland\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220330T203402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T233121Z
UID:5485-1654322400-1654372800@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Sierra Valley
DESCRIPTION:Yellow-headed Blackbird; © Deb Ford\n\n\n\nPlease note: This trip was initially planned as an overnight\, two-day trip but due to changed circumstances it has been rescheduled for one day only\, Saturday June 4th. \n\n\n\nPlease join us on this one-day trip to the Sierra Valley. We will be looking for special mountain birds including Williamson’s Sapsucker\, White-headed  Woodpecker\, and Calliope Hummingbird. In Sierra Valley\, we will be treated to the spectacle of dozens of displaying Yellow-headed Blackbirds as well as Great Basin nesting species such as Sage Thrasher\, Vesper Sparrow and Brewer’s Sparrow. \n\n\n\nPlease bring several layers of clothing\, sunscreen\, insect repellent\, plenty of water and food enough at least for breakfast and lunch.  \n\n\n\nThis trip will be limited to 12 participants and spaces will be filled on a first come/first served basis\, so please sign up early. You can make a reservation by contacting johnmottsmith@comcast.net. \n\n\n\nTrip leaders are Kevin Guse and Mary Scheidt. We will meet at the Ikeda Market Park-N-Ride Lot in South Davis (off of Mace Blvd) at 6:00 AM on Saturday\, June 4th.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/2022-06-sierra-valley/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220918T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220918T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220823T151400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T152227Z
UID:5620-1663480800-1663524000@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Point Reyes
DESCRIPTION:This is the annual Terry Colborn Memorial trip to Pt. Reyes. This is an all-day trip limited to 3 vehicles and no more than 12 participants. Fall migration at Pt. Reyes can be spectacular and makes this area a well-deserved birding hot spot. Depending on the weather\, the numbers and diversity of songbirds passing through the “Outer Point” can be impressive. In addition to the passerines there are usually plenty of raptors\, other migrants\, and several species of mammals to enjoy. \n\n\n\nAll participants are expected to be vaccinated. Masks are not required while out of doors but may be required in vehicles depending on preferences of the driver and passengers.  \n\n\n\nPlease bring a lunch\, plenty of fluids and dress in layers. Be prepared for cool temperatures\, wind and maybe fog\, though Pt. Reyes can also be warm at this time of year. There will be easy walks and possible bird photo opportunities on the trip.  \n\n\n\nTrip Leader: Kevin Guse. \n\n\n\nFor reservations contact John Hansen at jjhindavis@yahoo.com
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/2022-09-18-point-reyes/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220905T115515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T140705Z
UID:5641-1663786800-1663792200@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Five Advocacy Actions to Benefit Birds in California
DESCRIPTION:American Kestrel; © Gary Grossman/Audubon Photography Awards\n\n\n\nMike Lynes\, Director of Public Policy for Audubon California\, will share five issues that concerned citizens can act on to help birds\, other wildlife\, and people in California. With ecosystems imperiled and many bird populations in significant decline\, policy makers in Sacramento and Washington\, D.C. must act now to address climate change\, protect sensitive species and habitats\, and more equitably expand access to nature for everyone. Concerned citizens can engage on several fronts\, including advocacy to protect and enhance the last remnants of California’s wetlands\, supporting efforts to benefit grassland birds\, contributing to California’s “30 by 30” initiative\, pushing for responsibly-planned renewable energy projects\, and supporting policies to create more natural spaces throughout the state\, especially in disadvantaged and climate-vulnerable communities that lack access to nature and its benefits. Environmental problems can sometimes feel overwhelming\, and many are intimidated by advocacy efforts\, but Mike will offer simple steps anyone can take that will help birds and improve our communities. \n\n\n\nMike Lynes is the Director of Public Policy for Audubon California\, the state office of the National Audubon Society. He is responsible for Audubon California’s legislative agenda and works on large-scale policy issues that include California water policy\, climate change mitigation and adaptation\, and important bird areas such as the Klamath National Wildlife Refuge complex and the Salton Sea. From 2008 to 2014\, Mike was the Conservation Director and then Executive Director of the Golden Gate Audubon Society. He began his career as a biologist with Point Blue Conservation Science before attending law school and becoming an attorney that focused on environmental enforcement and policy. \n\n\n\nDETAILS ON JOINING THIS ZOOM MEETING \n\n\n\nYou must register (no cost) in advance for this meeting.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Program on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAn account with Zoom is NOT necessary to join a meeting. Zoom limits the number of participants to 100. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (you can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nDuring the presentation\, you will be able to ask questions via Zoom’s chat feature for the Q&A afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting.  \n\n\n\nVisit  to learn how to join a Zoom meeting. You may email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/five-advocacy-actions-to-benefit-birds-in-california/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221016T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220826T191831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220828T231054Z
UID:5623-1665901800-1665939600@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bodega Bay
DESCRIPTION:Red Knot; © Kevin Gusé\n\n\n\nYou are cordially invited to join us for a trip to one of the crown jewels of Northern California birding\, Bodega Bay.  We will be looking for fall migrant passerines as well as shorebirds\, loons\, grebes\, ducks\, raptors and wading birds. Birders of all skill levels are welcome! There will be short walks on fairly level terrain.  \n\n\n\nThis outing will be limited to 12 people in 3 cars. It will be an all-day trip\, beginning at 6:30 AM. Please bring a lunch\, sunscreen\, water and layers of clothing. To sign up\, please contact John Hansen at jjhindavis@yahoo.com. Contact the leader\, Kevin Guse at 916-616-8835\, for more information. 
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/2022-10-16-bodega-bay/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220921T111214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T111341Z
UID:5690-1666206000-1666211400@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bolivia and Argentina: Diversity and Rare Birds
DESCRIPTION:Red-ruffed Fruit Crow; © John Sterling\n\n\n\nJohn Sterling will take you on a virtual tour of the diverse landscapes\, habitats and birds (and mammals) of these two amazing countries. Bolivia has the highest species list for a landlocked country. Argentina is huge and stretches from sub-Antartica to tropical rainforests to high elevation Andes. John led tours to both countries this summer and photographed many rare and endangered birds\, as well as the endemic species. \n\n\n\nJohn has been a hard core birder in California since he was shown a Pileated Woodpecker in 5th grade camp in 1971. He is a professional ornithologist and has worked for the Smithsonian Institution\, US Forest Service research stations\, HT Harvey & Associates\, Arizona and Oregon state universities among other organizations since 1981. John has traveled extensively throughout California learning about local bird distribution and is an authority on that state’s avifauna. In 2015 he set the California’s new big year record with 501 species and has many big day records as well. He has traveled internationally as a guide and ornithologist for many institutions including projects as a Smithsonian ornithologist to Mexico\, Ecuador\, Peru\, The Philippines\, Sumatra\, Canada and Russia. John currently has his own company\, Sterling Wildlife Biology\, specializing in tours\, birding classes\, research and environmental consulting for The Nature Conservancy\, the Kern Water Bank\, the California Rice Commission\, the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center\, National Audubon’s International Alliance Program\, CA Dept. of Water Resources among other organizations. \n\n\n\nDETAILS ON JOINING THIS ZOOM MEETING \n\n\n\nYou must register (no cost) in advance for this meeting.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Program on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAn account with Zoom is NOT necessary to join a meeting. Zoom limits the number of participants to 100. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (you can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nDuring the presentation\, you will be able to ask questions via Zoom’s chat feature for the Q&A afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting.  \n\n\n\nVisit  to learn how to join a Zoom meeting. You may email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/bolivia-and-argentina-diversity-and-rare-birds/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220828T231731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220828T231733Z
UID:5630-1666425600-1666450800@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Sparrow Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Fox Sparrow; © Zane Pickus\n\n\n\nFall migration is largely over and the winter birds are settling in. Join Bart Wickel and Zane Pickus for a local jaunt around Yolo County on Saturday\, October 22\, from 8 AM until around 3 PM. The challenge: to find as many species of sparrows as possible. To further the fun of this trip\, participants will be able to check sparrows off of a bingo card!  \n\n\n\nAs believers in the rule that when you search for one bird\, you discover another\, expect anything on this trip– the sparrows are just the excuse to get out and about. This will also be a good trip to practice birding by ear. The route will be determined as conditions warrant. There will be short walks\, some on moderately uneven terrain. \n\n\n\nThe trip is limited to 20 people in 5 cars. All participants are expected to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Drivers and passengers will decide whether masks are required while in the vehicles.  \n\n\n\nBring binoculars\, scopes\, cameras\, snacks\, lunch\, and beverages. High winds or a significant rainstorm cancel this trip.  \n\n\n\nContact John Hansen at jjhindavis@yahoo.com for more details and to reserve a spot .
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/2022-10-22-sparrow-bingo/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20220918T172116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220918T172120Z
UID:5674-1667030400-1667052000@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Lake Solano County Park & Putah Creek
DESCRIPTION:Lewis’s Woodpecker at Lake Solano; © Ann Brice\n\n\n\nOn this trip we will visit Lake Solano County Park where Putah Creek runs between Yolo and Solano Counties.  We will be looking for resident species as well as those that spend the winter in the area.  The oak woodland\, riparian habitat and creek can result in bird sightings that include Osprey\, Phainopepla and Wood Duck. There could be some surprises like Lewis’s Woodpecker\, Red-breasted Sapsucker and Bald Eagle.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will meet at Lake Solano County Park when the park opens at 8:00 am. Park in the day use area near the boat dock.  A $8.00/car fee will be needed for parking in the day use lot.  \n\n\n\nAll levels of birders are welcome.  Trip will conclude early afternoon.  Bring water\, binoculars and spotting scopes if you have one. We will not be stopping for a designated lunch break.  There is some walking on uneven terrain but for the most part it is flat.  Rain and strong wind cancels trip. NO reservations are necessary. \n\n\n\nMore info: Sharon Kirkpatrick (530) 220-3735 (cell) or sckirkpa@gmail.com
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/2022-10-29-lake-solano-county-park/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221113T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20221022T195324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221023T225212Z
UID:5783-1668322800-1668344400@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Cosumnes River Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Snowy Egret; © Kelli O’Neill\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Cosumnes River Preserve has an array of important valley floor bird habitats including wetlands\, floodplains\, agricultural land\, and rare valley oak riparian. Birding at the interface of these habitats provides a unique opportunity to view a diverse list of species with relative ease. We will follow the flat and well-maintained walking trails through these habitats to view woodpeckers\, raptors\, wetland birds\, wintering sparrows\, ducks\, geese\, and shorebirds. We will also bird the agricultural fields along Desmond Road which is renowned for Sandhill Cranes. \n\n\n\nExpect two to three hours of walking in the preserve plus standing for shorebird viewing. This trip welcomes all levels of birding experience\, especially beginners. Please bring binoculars\, plenty of fluids\, and dress in layers for cooler temperatures expected at this time of year\, especially in the morning. We expect to finish in the early afternoon. We will not have a planned lunch break\, but if you want to enjoy your lunch at the preserve\, there are picnic tables at the visitor center good birding-while-eating opportunities. Bathrooms available at the visitor center. \n\n\n\nWe will depart at 7:00am from the Park & Ride behind Ikeda’s in Davis. Please arrive beforehand and carpool when possible. Heavy rain cancels the trip. \n\n\n\nTrip Leader: Ryan Janke (rhjanke29@gmail.com)
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/2022-11-13-cosumnes-river-preserve/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20221102T212320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T212546Z
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SUMMARY:City of Davis South Fork Preserve - An Ecological Treasure and Conservation Success
DESCRIPTION:South Davis Preserve; ©Marc Hoshovsky\n\n\n\nThe Yolo Audubon Society invites the public to join its November program meeting on November 16 at 7:00 pm. This hour and a half event will feature Davis’s own Marc Hoshovsky speaking on the history of the South Fork Preserve\, located along Putah Creek a few miles southeast of downtown Davis. The Preserve is a publicly accessible City of Davis open space area. This 192-acre preserve is one of the best examples of riparian and floodplain forest along Putah Creek. It is a special place because over 95% of California’s riparian habitat has been converted to farm and urban lands since the mid-1800s. \n\n\n\nMarc will illustrate the beauty of this Preserve and describe some of its ecological and hydrological features. His talk will cover the history of the Preserve and lower Putah Creek\, from pre-settlement conditions\, to early ranching efforts\, to 20th century struggles to control flooding and divert water and to the substantially restored condition allowing the return of salmon (after a 70-year absence) and\, a thriving riparian forest and oak woodland now popularly enjoyed by both wildlife and people. \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, and you do not need to be a member of Yolo Audubon. If you would like to join click here. If you only want to receive the monthly newsletter\, click here. \n\n\n\nAbout SpeakerMarc is a local naturalist who has volunteered for Putah Creek Council and the City of Davis’ open space program for many years. He retired from the State of California\, after working on endangered species conservation for almost 30 years\, which now allows him to pursue his other long-term interest in geology. In 2020\, he co-authored the local guidebook “Exploring the Berryessa Region: A Geology\, Nature\, and History Tour”. \n\n\n\nDETAILS ON JOINING THIS ZOOM MEETING \n\n\n\nYou must register (no cost) in advance for this meeting.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Program on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAn account with Zoom is NOT necessary to join a meeting. Zoom limits the number of participants to 100. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (you can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nDuring the presentation\, you will be able to ask questions via Zoom’s chat feature for the Q&A afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting.  \n\n\n\nVisit  to learn how to join a Zoom meeting. You may email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/city-of-davis-south-fork-preserve-an-ecological-treasure-and-conservation-success/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20221121T224953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T224954Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Christmas Bird Count Bird ID Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fox Sparrow; © Zane Pickus\n\n\n\nPlease join Yolo Audubon at its December 14th Members’ Meeting\, the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) Bird ID Workshop\, via Zoom\, with Compiler Bart Wickel and Area Leader Zane Pickus. The CBC is scheduled for Sunday\, December 18th\, and marks the 52nd annual Putah Creek Christmas Bird Count. \n\n\n\nBart will share data and trends from previous counts\, focusing on climate change and the fire history of the count area. \n\n\n\nThe 15-mile diameter count circle centers on Putah Creek and is divided into ten different areas\, each with its own plan regarding coverage\, teams\, start time\, and method of travel (car\, foot\, hiking\, bike\, etc.). Up-to-date information about the count and contact information for the Area Leaders is here on the Yolo Audubon website. \n\n\n\nThe CBC Bird ID workshop will be conducted via Zoom. There is no cost to attend but advance registration is required. \n\n\n\nThis program will be recorded and made available for viewing on the YAS YouTube Channel. \n\n\n\nSPEAKER BIO \n\n\n\nBart Wickel has been birding Yolo County for almost 10 years now and is serving as compiler for the Putah Creek Christmas Bird Count. \n\n\n\nZane Pickus\, a freshman at UC Davis\, has been interested in birds his entire life\, and as he has gotten older\, that interest has morphed into a passion through his passion of birdwatching\, Zane values the opportunity to teach others about birds through field trips and presentations in furtherance of the sense of community found in sharing birds with others. Zane is a member of the Yolo Audubon Society’s Board of Directors and a regional reviewer for eBird in Yolo County. \n\n\n\nDETAILS ON JOINING THIS ZOOM MEETING \n\n\n\nYou must register (no cost) in advance for this meeting. Zoom limits the number of participants to 100. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (you can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nPlease note:  Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting. An account with Zoom is not necessary to join a meeting. \n\n\n\nVisit   to learn how to join a Zoom meeting. You may email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/2022-christmas-bird-count-bird-id-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221218T080000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20221121T230324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T164824Z
UID:5855-1671350400-1671350400@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count 2022
DESCRIPTION:Northern Pygmy Owl\, \nPhoto by Bart Wickel\n\n\n\n\nThe 52st annual Putah Creek CBC is scheduled for Sunday\, December 18th\, regardless of weather.  \n\n\n\n\nTHE 2022 PUTAH CREEK CBC IS NOW CLOSED TO NEW VOLUNTEERS. \n\n\n\nOur annual pre-count and Bird ID workshop was held Dec 14th (watch the presentation here). The workshop consists of a primer on bird identification and a discussion of recent count trends\, including a review of climate change and forest fire impacts on the count circle.\n\n\n\nAlso join us Sunday\, December 18th for the Count Compilation at the Davis Senior Center\, Valente Room\, 646 A Street.  Doors open at 5pm\, potluck at 6pm and compilation meeting from 7pm – 8:30pm.   \n\n\n\n\nThe 15-mile diameter count circle is centered southwest of Winters\, California. It is divided into 10 areas and spans parts of Yolo\, Solano\, and Napa Counties. This interactive map shows the areas we cover and associated birding hotspots. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPutah Creek CBC Area Leaders\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 18th\, 2022\n\n\n\nOrganizer and CompilerBart WickelEmail BartPre-CBC Bird ID WorkshopZane PickusEmail ZaneArea 1: Lake Berryessa\, Thompson Canyon\, & Quail RidgeArea Leader: Bobby WalshEmail BobbyArea 2: Bray CanyonArea Leader: Ian TaylorEmail IanArea 3: North Side (Chickahominy Slough)Area Leader: Ryan JankeEmail RyanArea 4: Winters to Monticello DamArea Leader: Michael PerroneEmail MichaelArea 5: East Side (Putah Creek & Hwy 505)Area Leader: Kevin GuseEmail KevinArea 6: English Hills NorthArea Leader: Zane PickusEmail ZaneArea 7: English Hills SouthArea Leader: Cameron TescherEmail CameronArea 8: Mt. Vaca (Mix & Gates Canyons)Area Leader: Sean SmithEmail SeanArea 9: Solano ParkArea Leader: Chris DunfordEmail ChrisArea 10: Wragg & Cold CanyonArea Leader: Jasen LiuEmail Jasen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nYolo Audubon Society’s Putah Creek Christmas Bird Count dates from 1971 and is one of California’s longest-running CBCs. In our 51 consecutive years of solid data collection\, we have been able to identify trends for several species and to relate them to conservation issues.  \n\n\n\n\nWe typically have about 80 participants\, making it one of the largest inland counts in California and the Central Valley.\n\n\n\nWe typically see over 140 species.\n\n\n\nWe have led the nation in Northern Pygmy-Owl\, Northern (Red-shafted) Flicker\, Nuttall’s Woodpecker\, Red-breasted Sapsucker\, Yellow-billed Magpie\, Oak Titmouse\, American Robin\, Lark Sparrow\, and Lesser Goldfinch counts. \n\n\n\nWe have provided important data on the effects of West Nile Virus on some species (especially Yellow-billed Magpie).\n\n\n\nWe have generated data useful for illustrating impacts of climate change and loss of grasslands.\n\n\n\n\nWrentit – Observed in Area 8 shortly before the LNU fire in 2020); © Bart Wickel\n\n\n\nIn 2020 during the “LNU” fire\, approximately 60% of the count circle burned\, including all (or nearly all) of Areas 1\, 2\, 8\, 9\, and 10\, and large sections of Areas 3\, 4\, 6\, and 7. In addition\, the Central Valley has been experiencing severe drought conditions\, with the period from 2020 to 2022 being the driest on record since 1896. While the counts in 2020 and 2021 revealed dramatic impacts on the bird populations\, we anticipate witnessing signs of recovery in 2022. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in the history of Christmas Bird Counts\, this page on the Audubon website is helpful. Summary: instead of killing as many birds as possible during the holiday season\, we now count as many as we can. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2021 Putah Creek CBC Summary\n\n\n\nBy Bart Wickel \n\n\n\nThe 51st Putah Creek Christmas Bird Count was held on December 19\, 2021. Area leaders sought to cover all usual routes with teams of experienced birders accompanied by new or less experienced birders. While the count was open to the public we adhered to a modified protocol due to covid recommendations\, which resulted in lower participation than in pre-covid years with 73 participants compared to the usual average of 85.  \n\n\n\nThe count was successful in covering all the usual routes with a combined 187 party hours during which we collectively traveled 110 miles on foot and 209 miles by car. Conditions were colder than usual and foggy\, especially in the early hours of the day. \n\n\n\nA new eBird feature that was introduced this year was the trip-report function. This allows the creation of a summary of all lists for a particular day\, which turned out to be particularly helpful for a Christmas Bird Count. While not all of the observations this year were covered\, we managed to get close to the count totals for most species. The day report can be found at: https://ebird.org/tripreport/26130 \n\n\n\nDuring this year’s count we observed unusually high numbers of waterfowl and gulls\, likely due to these foggy conditions. In contrast to previous years\, owl-counts were low.  \n\n\n\nAmong waterfowl\, record high-counts were observed for: Snow Goose (826)\, Greater White-fronted Goose (693)\, Green-winged Teal (449)\, Common Merganser (357)\, Lesser Scaup (25)\, and a first observation of a mute Swan on Putah Creek.  \n\n\n\nAmong gulls we observed record high counts for: California Gull (316)\, Herring Gull (54) as well as a first observation of two Glaucous-winged Gulls in two distinct locations.  \n\n\n\nMulti-year trends of increasing numbers of insectivores and fructivores\, correlated with warmer winters and a lack of overnight freezes\, seem to persist with continued high counts for Western Bluebird\, Anna’s Hummingbird\, White-breasted Nuthatch\, Sora and Virginia Rail. A record number of Common Raven (679) was also observed.  \n\n\n\nThe impacts of the LNU Lightning Complex megafire in August 2020\, which burned approximately 60% of the count circle\, are clearly marked by sustained low numbers of American Robin\, Wild Turkey\, Wrentits\, Canyon Wrens and an all-out absence of Pileated Woodpeckers.  \n\n\n\nThanks to all the area leaders for assembling thorough coverage under pandemic conditions. We hope next year we can invite all birders and birders-to-be and finish the day with the traditional potluck
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/christmas-bird-count-2022/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T070000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20221227T023908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T210427Z
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SUMMARY:COSUMNES RIVER PRESERVE - Trip Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED \n\n\n\n\n\nSnowy Egret; © Kelli O’Neill\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe preserve is currently closed and\, given the forecast\, it seems highly unlikely to reopen before the trip.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, contact your leader\, Kevin Guse at (916) 616-8835 or harpy12@icloud.com . \n\n\n\nYolo Audubon Society field trips are free and open to the public. Heavy rain or high winds may cancel any trip.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/cosumnes-river-preserve/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20230107T225915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T035100Z
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SUMMARY:Birding with Cache Creek Conservancy - Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Cache Creek Nature Preserve; ©Courtesy Photo\n\n\n\nPROGRAM DESCRIPTION \n\n\n\nNancy Ullrey will talk about the habitat improvements at the Cache Creek Nature Preserve and Capay Open Space Park\, the expansion of bird boxes and bird box monitoring in those areas (some in partnership with YAS). She will also discuss how the Conservancy was created and how the Conservancy may move forward. Nancy will share her hopes for the future of birding at the Cache Creek Nature Preserve and future partnerships with the Yolo Audubon Society. \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, and you do not need to be a member of Yolo Audubon. If you would like to join click here. If you only want to receive the monthly newsletter\, click here. \n\n\n\nSPEAKER BIO \n\n\n\nNancy Ullrey is a long-time Woodland resident and has been the executive director of the Cache Creek Conservancy since 2015. She is fascinated with the diversity of birds at the Nature Preserve and has learned a great deal about them during her tenure there. She considers herself a neophyte birder. \n\n\n\nVISIT CACHE CREEK CONSERVANCY\NATURE PRESERVE WEBSITE (here) for directions and hours of operation.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more about the Capay Open Space Park click here. \n\n\n\nDETAILS ON JOINING THIS ZOOM MEETING \n\n\n\nYou must register (no cost) in advance for this meeting. An account with Zoom is NOT necessary to join a meeting. Zoom limits the number of participants to 100. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (you can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nDuring the presentation\, you will be able to ask questions via Zoom’s chat feature for the Q&A afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease note:  Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting. \n\n\n\nVisit   to learn how to join a Zoom meeting. You may email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance. \n\n\n\nAn account with Zoom is NOT necessary to join a meeting. Zoom limits the number of participants to 100. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (you can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nDuring the presentation\, you will be able to ask questions via Zoom’s chat feature for the Q&A afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting.  \n\n\n\nVisit  to learn how to join a Zoom meeting. You may email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/birding-at-cache-creek-conservancy/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T080000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20221223T164356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T235631Z
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SUMMARY:Robinson Road\, Hawks & Plovers
DESCRIPTION:Red-tailed Hawk; © Kelli O’Neill\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis trip is by reservation only.  There will be a maximum of 12 people in 4 cars.  Sharon Kirkpatrick will lead us on a trip to the pastures of southeastern Solano County to search for overwintering raptors & other winter visitors.  We will search fields\, perches and farm equipment.  Prior trips have seen prairie falcons\, merlins\, golden eagles\, ferruginous hawks\, rough-legged hawks and mountain plovers.  We hope to see these and many more species during this trip.  \n\n\n\nBeginning birders are welcome.  Bring binoculars\, water\, snacks or lunch (though we don’t stop for this) and layers for winter weather.  Please bring a spotting scope if you have one.  Rain or high winds will cancel the trip. \n\n\n\nThe group will meet at 8:00 am\, returning by early afternoon.  This trip involves mostly driving and stopping\, little walking is anticipated. \n\n\n\nPlease contact John Hansen at jjhindavis@yahoo.com for reservations.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/robinson-road-hawks-plovers-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T073000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20221227T024449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T171905Z
UID:5964-1674977400-1674977400@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Raptor Ramble - Event Full
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl; © Kelli O’Neill\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCalifornia’s Central Valley has one of the largest wintering raptor populations in the country. Our goal will be to see how many species of raptors we can find on this annual trip.  Highlights of past trips include Ferruginous Hawk\, Rough-legged Hawk\, Golden Eagle\, Peregrine Falcon\, Merlin\, Bald Eagle and Prairie Falcon. \n\n\n\nBirders of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Please bring binoculars\, a spotting scope if have one\, lunch\, plenty of liquids\, layers of clothes and be prepared for a full day trip. \n\n\n\nThis trip is limited to 15 people on a first-come\, first-serve basis. Please contact Ryan Janke (rhjanke29@gmail.com) to reserve your spot and to receive information on where to meet. \n\n\n\n Call the leader Kevin Guse (916-616-8835) or email harpy12@icloud.com for more details.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/raptor-ramble-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20230202T221011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T221011Z
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SUMMARY:Local and International Bird Research and Conservation Using Nesting Boxes- Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Alison Ke with Friend; ©Alison Ke\n\n\n\nPROGRAM DESCRIPTION \n\n\n\nIn the last few years\, Yolo Audubon and its volunteers have recognized the importance of nest boxes to aid cavity-nesting species by placing and monitoring nest boxes at the Woodland Regional Park\, as well as along the North Davis Channel (aka North Davis Ditch). Alison Ke\, a UC Davis graduate student\, will share highlights on three different projects she has been involved with during her PhD studies that are related to nest boxes. Nest boxes are a tool that can be used to conserve and research cavity-nesting birds. Farmers also use nest boxes to attract certain bird species to control rodent and insect pests. Alison will talk about a local conservation project that she started in collaboration with the UC Davis Museum of Fish and Wildlife and the City of Davis where nest boxes were used to help conserve Western Bluebirds and Tree Swallows in Davis\, CA. High levels of nest box use and success occurred\, which increased over the four years that she monitored the boxes. Next\, Alison will present a research project that she conducted in Northwest Ecuador to understand if land conversion from tropical forest to pastures leads to a limitation of nesting habitat for cavity-nesting birds. While nest boxes are commonly used in temperate areas\, little is known about how effective they are in the tropics. Nest boxes were experimentally added to forests and pastures to measure how often birds used the nest boxes\, and if they could be a successful conservation strategy for certain species. Finally\, Alison will present a collaborative project from her lab (the Karp lab at UC Davis). They used a citizen science dataset of 317\,147 nests of 287 species over 24 years\, and 92\,896 unique locations across the continental U.S. to understand how habitat conversion to agriculture and climate change affect avian nest success. Many of these observations took place in nest boxes\, and it was found that birds nesting in cavities or nest boxes responded differently to habitat and climate than birds using open-cup nests.  \n\n\n\nWestern Bluebird; ©Alison Ke\n\n\n\nSPEAKER BIO \n\n\n\nAlison Ke is finishing up her Ph.D. in the Graduate Group in Ecology at the University of California\, Davis. She received a B.A. in statistics and a B.S. in forestry and natural resources from the University of California\, Berkeley in 2017. Alison’s research focuses on how converting forest to agriculture affects bird abundance\, behavior\, and reproduction in Central and South America. For her graduate work she conducted field research in Costa Rica\, Colombia\, and Ecuador. She currently lives in Boulder\, CO and is passionate about bird conservation and rock climbing.    \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, and you do not need to be a member of Yolo Audubon. If you would like to join click here. If you only want to receive the monthly newsletter\, click here. \n\n\n\nDETAILS ON JOINING THIS ZOOM MEETING \n\n\n\nYou must register (no cost) in advance for this meeting. An account with Zoom is NOT necessary to join a meeting. Zoom limits the number of participants to 100. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (you can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nDuring the presentation\, you will be able to ask questions via Zoom’s chat feature for the Q&A afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease note:  Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting. \n\n\n\nVisit   to learn how to join a Zoom meeting. You may email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/local-and-international-bird-research-and-conservation-using-nesting-boxes-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015835
CREATED:20230301T011955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T150114Z
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SUMMARY:California Department of Fish and Wildlife Embraces Collaboration and Technology in a Climate Change Context
DESCRIPTION:Cooper’s Hawk ©Kelli O’Neill\n\n\n\nPROGRAM DESCRIPTION \n\n\n\nThis presentation will feature an overview of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s efforts and plans related to creating Sentinel Sites on select properties throughout the state. Sentinel Sites are locations where biological and climate sensors will track climate change\, ecosystem health and wildlife diversity over long time frames. These sites will supplement a larger network set up by partner conservation entities which will together improve our understanding of climate change and related impacts to wildlife. \n\n\n\nA key component of the Department’s Sentinel Sites are Motus Wildlife Tracking System (Motus) stations. Motus is a worldwide network of stationary automated telemetry receivers that collect data on tagged wildlife as it moves through the landscape. This technology will allow future researchers to answer questions about the movement behavior of many taxa that were previously exceedingly difficult to study at large spatial scales. The Department’s investment in Motus is a significant benefit to wildlife research and many partner non-governmental organizations that focus heavily on conservation. \n\n\n\nMotus Tracking System ©Levi Souza\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSPEAKER BIO \n\n\n\nLevi Souza has been a biologist for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for over 10 years. He works in land management and monitoring. He is involved in the Department’s efforts to establish Sentinel Sites at selected properties throughout the state\, specifically the installation\, management and coordination of Motus stations. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, and you do not need to be a member of Yolo Audubon. If you would like to join click here. If you only want to receive the monthly newsletter\, click here. \n\n\n\nDETAILS ON JOINING THIS ZOOM MEETING \n\n\n\nYou must register (no cost) in advance for this meeting. An account with Zoom is NOT necessary to join a meeting. Zoom limits the number of participants to 100. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (you can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nDuring the presentation\, you will be able to ask questions via Zoom’s chat feature for the Q&A afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease note:  Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/california-department-of-fish-and-wildlife-embraces-collaboration-and-technology-in-a-climate-change-context-2/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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