News, President’s Corner, & Blog posts
More Birds Named for People
This is the next in a series of articles I am writing about the folks that have birds named for them. As you probably have heard, AOS plans to remove these names in the future and bury the history, good and bad, of the hobby we love. This is my effort to tell you a…
eBird Tools to Track Bird Migration
I am a big fan of eBird. Most folks think the only reason to have an account is to contribute your checklists and as a handy checklist tool. But there is more to eBird than that. One tool I am learning more about is BirdCast, eBird’s migration tracking tool. You can access it at Birdcast.com….
Healthy, Responsible Bird Feeding
By Stephanie Floyd (Kite Call July-Aug 2025 • Reprinted from April 1-May 15, 2016 Kite Call) It’s fun to feed birds! Along with the enjoyment of bird feeding, we have a responsibility to be conscientious and aware of what’s going on with our feeders and birds. Wild birds move around, and while a flock may…
Yet Another Group of Birds Named for People
This is next in a series of articles I am writing about the folks that have birds named for them. As you probably have heard, AOS plans to remove these names in the future and bury the history, good and bad, of the hobby we love. This is my effort to tell you a bit…
New Sierra Valley Preserve and Nature Center is now open!
You can now visit the new North Entrance at the Sierra Valley Preserve whenever you like! The Nature Center is open: Thursdays through Sundays 10am to 3:30pm The trails and outdoor facilities are open: Sunrise to sunset Year-round A birding hotspot in the Sierra Nevada
The Bette Wentzel Memorial Garden
Ohlone Audubon designed and built the beautiful Bette Wentzel Hummingbird and Butterfly garden in memory of our former president. It was sited in Shinn Park, Fremont many years ago. The garden was designed with plants to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. All beautiful gardens need help and we are responsible for the upkeep of ours. We meet each…
Citizen Science Opportunity – Audubon Climate Watch
Up to two-thirds of North American birds are vulnerable to extinction due to climate change. Thousands of people asked Audubon how they could help respond to this and Climate Watch was born. Since 2016, Climate Watch volunteers have collected data which Audubon scientists use to determine how birds are responding to climate change by shifting…
Recording Nest Data at E-bird
During the breeding season we will all make observations of birds on nests. That information contributes to our knowledge of bird distribution. You can participate in producing a country-wide breeding bird atlas. Ebird has developed an excellent way to make a national breeding bird atlas, each year, every year! It is a fantastic tool for…
Inside Bay Area Article Featuring Ohlone Audubon’s Own – Phil Gordon
Excellent article about OAS’s Education Chair, avid birder and overall naturalist. Download the Inside Bay Area Article here: One-time “Boy Paleontologist” is now senior volunteer
