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Water birds can be a challenge, especially when they aren’t ducks or shorebirds! Explore the world of swimming birds with Matthew Dodder in this two-part class.
Bar-tailed Godwits are amazing migrants. We're sitting down with scientist Jesse Conklin as he shares his adventures researching a bird that crosses the Pacific Ocean in a single flight.
Matthew Dodder shares the bird that started it all for him.
The Far-Flung Friends Gallery, with photos from our final Summer Birding Challenge, is live at https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-RbsbDv. Marvel at the diversity of birds seen around the world. Saffron-crowned Tanager by Dave Zittin.
More field trips will be posted to the website on September 28th. TRIP POLICY: Please limit your sign-ups to 1 weekend trip and 2 weekday trips per month. To be informed of last-minute open spots on our field trips, sign-up for South Bay Bird Events.
As we approach the season of giving, we invite you as a supporter of SCVAS to make a 2024 gift with a Direct Distribution from your traditional IRA.
Fall is the best time to trim your trees! Learn how to protect birds and other wildlife while caring for your trees. Photo: Sarah Chan
Just before the leaves start to change, we're sitting down with Matthew Dodder to prepare for the new challenges of fall birding!
The proposed expansion of the Palo Alto Airport threatens to disturb the sensitive habitat of thousands of birds. Join us September 16 to speak for the birds, and every other animal that benefits from the wetlands.
To be included in the Far-Flung Friends Gallery, submit up to ten of your favorite bird images taken or created anywhere in the world between Memorial Day and Labor Day to photos@scvas.org by September 16. Little Egret by Sam Meier
The Summer Birding Challenge Summer Shorebirds (and other Water Birds) Gallery is live. Greater Yellowlegs by Camden Bac.
SCVBA is looking for someone interested in taking on the role of Office Manager as we bid April farewell!
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.
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.