Inspiring People to Care About Birds Since 1925
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We’re learning all about H5N1 with Jack Aronian, a student birder and filmmaker from New York, just in time for the seasonal flu spike! Join us Wednesday, November 19th at 7pm for this month’s Speaker Series!
We were joined by some journalists from Palo Alto Online for a few of our centennial field trips last month. Take a look at what they discovered with us!
Check out the Mountain View Voice’s coverage of our latest vagrant superstar in the county - the Dark-sided Flycatcher.
Join the BABP on November 5th, 7pm, for a journey through the varied habitats of India with Vinayak Hebbagil and Shweta Shirdore!
Field trip registration opens Oct 21 at 8 pm. Preview window open now. To be informed of last-minute open spots on our field trips, sign-up for South Bay Bird Events.
Our advocacy team works hard throughout the year to speak up for the protection of the birds, wildlife, and ecosystems we love! Now’s the time to show your support!
It’s always fun to get news coverage for your birthday! Check out the Los Altos Town Crier’s October 15th edition to see our feature!
Raptors capture our attention and fascination. But who do we call when we find one injured? We’re speaking with Craig Nikitas of Bay Raptor Rescue to learn more about his mission to protect the raptors we love on Oct 22.
We’ve assembled a fantastic collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings, and books for you this year! Take a moment to peruse our auction catalog, and make a bid on the newest addition to your home!
Bidding opens October 3, 9pm.
Join the Bay Area Bird Photographers for an evening exploring the photography of Reno Davenport, as he shares the backyard project that carried him through COVID-times. This presentation will be held over zoom on Wednesday, October 1 at 7:30pm.
Special for the Centennial! All October field trips are open for registration.
We’re learning about the cooperation and conflict that defines the complex lives of the Acorn Woodpecker with Walt Koenig this month! Join us for this free program on Wednesday, September 17 at 7pm.
Our Mission
The Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance (SCVBA) promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and protection of birds and other wildlife by engaging people of all ages in birding, education, and conservation.Birding
We create opportunities to experience and appreciate the beauty of birds and their place in the natural world.
Education
We strive to educate our region’s diverse population about the importance of preserving open spaces for both wildlife and our own well-being.
Conservation
Our work promotes the protection of native wildlife through the restoration of habitats and safe migration corridors.
Latest County Sightings, as logged in eBird:
BirdFinder county sightings list by Ed Norton.
Banner Photo Credits: Redhead by Chris Johnson, Marsh Wren by Sarah Chan, Black Skimmer by Peter Shen,
Hermit Thrush by Raechel Lee, Osprey by Shravan Sundaram, Common Yellowthroat by Teresa Cheng.
