Are great-tailed grackles that are on the invasion front and actively expanding the range into new habitat, different in some way from those that are in areas where there have already been many generations of grackles? Did you know great-tailed grackles were originally restricted to Central America, but have rapidly expanded their range north into […]
Always a popular event, Steve Hampton returns to host a Bird ID workshop in advance of our 50th annual Putah Creek Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Steve will share data and trends from previous counts, focusing on climate change and the fire history of the count, as well as provide helpful tips on bird ID. The CBC is […]
Join Alison Kent at a virtual Nature Journaling workshop starting at 9:00 am on Sunday, December 13th. The workshop is free and will be conducted over Zoom. An introduction to the art of nature journaling with a discussion of tools and materials will last about 1/2 hour. No experience necessary! Participants will then be encouraged to […]
Yolo Audubon will host our 50th consecutive Putah Creek Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, December 20th. Complete information about the CBC is located here. Due to the Covid-19 situation, there are some significant changes to the CBC protocols this year. We will confirm we are actually holding the count on Nov 15, pending local Covid […]
The traditional Putah Creek Christmas Bird Count Compilation 'potluck' will be held online this year. Whether you were able to join the count or not, we invite to join us to watch the returns come in. Steve Hampton and Area Leaders from the count will provide historical and regional analysis, stories from the day and, […]
Join Alison Kent at a virtual Nature Journaling workshop starting at 9:00 am on Sunday, January 10th. The workshop is free and will be conducted over Zoom. No experience necessary! An introduction to the art of nature journaling with a discussion of tools and materials will last about 1/2 hour. Participants will then be encouraged to […]
The Central Valley has undergone massive habitat change in the past century, creating a heterogeneous landscape. Many researchers lack the ability to undertake long-term biological monitoring on restoration projects and to measure long-term success, particularly on understudied private lands. What’s a researcher to do? To find out, join Yolo Audubon’s virtual January Members Meeting to […]
Join Alison Kent at a virtual Nature Journaling workshop starting at 9:00 am on Sunday, February 14th. The workshop is free and will be conducted over Zoom. No experience necessary! An introduction to the art of nature journaling with a discussion of tools, materials, and resources will last about 1/2 hour. Participants will then be encouraged […]
Kevin Gusé believes that the combination of primates, big game, and birds makes Uganda a truly unique destination. For example, did you know that Uganda is the most bird-diverse country in Africa, with an official list of almost 1,100 species? Please join Kevin as he recounts the adventures of his group during their trip in […]
Join Alison Kent at a virtual Nature Journaling workshop starting at 9:00 am on Sunday, March 14th. The workshop is free and will be conducted over Zoom. NOTE: Clocks advance forward for Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, March 14th. Remember to reset clocks before going to bed to avoid being late! No experience necessary. An introduction […]
The Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) is a small, cryptic seabird with a range extending from northern California up through Alaska. Like other alcids, murrelets forage in the ocean and exclusively inhabit marine environments when not breeding. Whereas most other alcids nest in large groups near the coast, murrelets typically nest solitarily on the limbs of […]
Join Alison Kent at a virtual Nature Journaling workshop starting at 9:00 am on Sunday, April 11th. The workshop is free and will be conducted over Zoom. No experience necessary. An introduction to the art of nature journaling with a discussion of tools, materials, and resources will last about 1/2 hour. Participants will then be encouraged […]