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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T190000
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SUMMARY:Phalaropes in the Big City: Can Human Habitats Help Save the Birds of America's Saline Lakes?
DESCRIPTION:Phalaropes in the Big City: Can Human Habitats Help Save the Birds of America’s Saline Lakes?\nThursday\, February 12\n7:00-9:00 PM\nSpeaker: Nathan Van Schmidt\nEvent is free. Register HERE for this speaker series. \nTopic:\nWilson’s Phalaropes and Red-necked Phalaropes are exceptionally unique shorebirds that specialize in hypersaline habitats. Nathan will discuss the challenges facing phalaropes within the San Francisco Bay and across their intercontinental migration. He will discuss monitoring data within the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project\, how saline lakes like California’s Mono Lake have declined under the pressure of unstainable water withdrawal and climate change and key research questions and next steps that the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) plans to address these conservation science needs. \nSpeaker Bio:\nNathan Van Schmidt is the Director of Regional Strategies at SFBBO. He obtained his B.S. from University of Wisconsin – Madison and his Ph.D. at U.C. Berkeley. He currently leads monitoring and research on non-breeding waterbird guilds\, colonial waterbird breeding activity\, waterbird disease and abatement research\, and is the Lead Author of the Central Coast Regional Report for California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment. \nPhoto Credit: Don Dvorak
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/phalaropes-in-the-big-city-can-human-habitats-help-save-the-birds-of-americas-saline-lakes/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T190000
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SUMMARY:Bluebirds in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Bluebirds in the 21st Century\nThursday\, March 12\nSpeakers: Georgette Howington and Mike Azevedo\nEvent is free. Register HERE for this speaker series. \nTopic:\nThroughout history\, the bluebird has been iconic in many cultures\, inspiring art\, music\, poetry\, songs and mythology. Tonight\, we invite you to learn about bluebirds and how they are an indicator of ecosystem health\, as well as their important place in the ecosystem\, where they are incredibly effective at controlling insect populations. Also\, we will discuss how conservation efforts such as nest box programs have stabilized their populations in North America. \nSpeaker Bios:\nGeorgette Howington is State Co-Director of the California Bluebird Recovery Program and has been a nest box monitor for 25 nesting seasons. She is a certified Horticulturist and UC Davis Naturalist of the Mt. Diablo Region. Her affiliation as a conservationist includes membership in Mt. Diablo Bird Alliance. \nMike Azevedo is co-director for the California Bluebird Recovery Program. Mike has a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Management and has been a wildlife enthusiast for four decades\, serving as a naturalist and park ranger. He works with several Audubon Societies in the South Bay. \nPhoto Credit: Rajesh Ramani \n 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/bluebirds-in-the-21st-century/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260316T021733Z
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SUMMARY:Adelie Penguins: Their Past\, Present and Future in a Changing Antarctica
DESCRIPTION:Adelie Penguins: Their Past\, Present and Future in a Changing Antarctica\nThursday\, April 9\nSpeaker: Grant Ballard\nEvent is free. Register HERE for this speaker series. \nTopic:\nPoint Blue Conservation Science has monitored the Adelie penguins of Antarctica for decades\, witnessing firsthand the profound effects of climate change\, including the recent\, rapid decline in Ross Sea ice that is now threatening their survival.  Grant will share recent research made possible by their advanced technology and extensive\, multi-decade datasets\, including new findings into the evolutionary past of penguins\, and will show how comparing their ancient history with their current condition and challenges can teach us about the unique and globally important Southern Ocean ecosystem. \nSpeaker Bio:\nGrant joined Point Blue as a volunteer in 1991 and is currently Chief Science Officer\, responsible for overall leadership and coordination of Point Blue’s scientific activities. He has a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Auckland and a BA in English from Cornell University and has expertise in evaluating climate change impacts on wildlife and human populations. \nPhoto Credit: Annie Schmidt
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/adelie-penguins-their-past-present-and-future-in-a-changing-antarctica/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T190000
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SUMMARY:The Aquatic World of Penguins - Biology of Fish-Birds
DESCRIPTION:The Aquatic World of Penguins – Biology of Fish-Birds\nThursday\, May 14\, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM\nSpeaker: David Ainley\nEvent is free. Register HERE for this speaker series. \nTopic:\nCenturies ago\, when penguins were first encountered by European explorers\, they were not thought to be birds but rather a fish-like relative. Subsequent accumulation of knowledge has shown penguins to be an avian species with unrivaled aquatic attributes owing to a number of evolutionary adaptations. David Ainley will introduce us to the incredible aquatic nature of these creatures\, highlighting the foraging ecology and marine lives of penguins. \nSpeaker Bio:\nDr. David Ainley is a senior Avian ecologist at H. T. Harvey & Associates. He is one of the most published marine scientists globally and has received numerous awards for his research. David has studied all aspects of marine ecosystems\, including seabird ecology\, for more than 40 years. He has led annual research on marine birds and mammals in Antarctica for more than 35 years and has conducted research for more than 20 years on the distribution of birds and mammals at sea on the West Coast of the United States and in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. \nPhoto Credit: Emperor Penguins\nBy David Ainley
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/the-aquatic-world-of-penguins-biology-of-fish-birds/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T190000
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SUMMARY:Birding the Southern Oceans and Antarctica
DESCRIPTION:Birding the Southern Oceans and Antarctica\nThursday\, June 11\, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM\nSpeaker: Alvaro Jaramillo\nEvent is free. Register HERE for this speaker series.\n \nTopic:\nThere is no greater wilderness than the Southern Ocean! Between Antarctica and the southern points of the continents\, there are islands with hundreds of thousands of penguins\, millions of prions (a small seabird) and astounding numbers of fur seals\, elephant seals and whales.\n \nAlvaro will talk about some of the wonderful birds and wildlife of the subantarctic islands of New Zealand\, as well as South America. Places like South Georgia\, the Chatham Islands\, Macquarie and of course the Antarctic Peninsula. \nSpeaker Bio:\nAlvaro Jaramillo\, owner of international birding tour company Alvaro’s Adventures\, was born in Chile but began birding in Toronto\, where he lived as a youth. He was trained in ecology and evolution studying the co-evolution in cowbirds. He has published several books and field guides\, including the Birds of Chile\, a major New World sparrow chapter for Birds of the World\, and the ABA Field Guide to Birds of California. He organizes and leads international birding tours\, as well as a full schedule of pelagic trips in central California. He now lives with his family in Picton\, Ontario\, Canada. \nPhoto Credit: Royal Penguin\nBy Alvaro Jaramillo
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-the-southern-oceans-and-antarctica/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T190000
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SUMMARY:Bringing Birds to the Garden: California Native Plants for the Win
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Birds to the Garden: California Native Plants for the Win\nThursday\, September 10\, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM\nSpeaker: Benny Isaac Jacobs Schwartz\nEvent is free. Register HERE for this speaker series. \nTopic:\nCalifornia is home to more than 5\,000 native plant species and over 700 recorded bird species\, yet habitat loss\, development\, and invasive plants threaten this biodiversity. \nThis presentation will explore the relationship between native plants and birds—and how home gardens can help restore habitat. Participants will learn how native plants provide food\, shelter\, and nesting opportunities\, along with practical guidance for planning\, planting\, and maintaining a garden suited to local conditions. \nThe program will also introduce birds commonly found in California yards\, parks\, and open spaces. Attendees will leave with useful tools and inspiration for creating landscapes that support birds and other wildlife. \nSpeaker Bio:\nBenny Isaac Jacobs Schwartz is the founder of BIRDS by BIJS\, a bird-guiding company and lifestyle brand connecting people with nature through birds. With more than 15 years of experience as a naturalist\, expedition leader\, and international bird guide\, he has led birding adventures across North and South America. He is also an educator and photographer who encourages people to slow down\, observe nature\, and discover the joy of birding. \nPhoto Credit: Townsend’s Warbler\nBy BIRDS by BIJS
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/bringing-birds-to-the-garden-california-native-plants-for-the-win/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T190000
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SUMMARY:The San Francisco Bay State of the Birds
DESCRIPTION:The San Francisco Bay State of the Birds\nThursday\, October 8\, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM\nSpeaker: Julian Wood\nEvent is free. Register HERE for this speaker series. \nTopic:\nLearn how the SF Bay State of the Birds (www.sfbaystateofthebirds.org) tracks bird trends as a sign of habitat health. Because birds tend to be sensitive to habitat changes and respond quickly\, they are great indicators of overall habitat health. The SF Bay State of the Birds website reveals timely insights that guide restoration and management across San Francisco Bay. Built for land managers\, funders\, scientists\, and community leaders\, it delivers frequent updates to advance conservation goals. \nSpeaker Bio:\nJulian Wood is the San Francisco Bay Program Leader at Point Blue Conservation Science and works to advance wetland-dependent bird conservation by leading innovative research and monitoring projects that inform on-the-ground restoration and management. \nPhoto Credit: Julian Wood
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/the-san-francisco-bay-state-of-the-birds/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T190000
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SUMMARY:Acorn Woodpeckers: Cooperation\, Conflict\, and Family Drama
DESCRIPTION:Acorn Woodpeckers: Cooperation\, Conflict\, and Family Drama\nThursday\, November 12\,\n7:00 PM to 9:00 PM\nSpeaker: Walt Koenig\, Research Zoologist Emeritus\, UC Berkeley\, and Graduate School Professor\, Cornell Lab of Ornithology\nEvent is free. Registration link coming soon for this speaker series.\n \nTopic:\nAcorn Woodpeckers\, best known for their unique habit of storing acorns by the thousands in special structures known as “granaries”\, are cooperative breeders that exhibit one of the most complex social systems of any bird. Based\non a long-term study of this species at Hastings Natural History Reservation in Monterey County\,\nWalt will explain some of the strikingly cooperative and diabolically competitive behaviors of this species that he and his\ncolleagues have discovered during their 50+ year field study. \nSpeaker Bio:\nWalt studied Acorn Woodpeckers as a Ph.D. student and Research Zoologist at UC Berkeley from 1974 to 2008. He was subsequently a Senior Scientist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca\, New York\, from 2008 to 2016. He retired in 2016 and returned to upper Carmel Valley\, where he studies acorn production by California oaks\, continues to try and figure out Acorn Woodpecker behavior\, and perfects his sparkling wine palate. \nPhoto Credit: Acorn Woodpecker on Granary Tree\, by Becky Matsumara
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/acorn-woodpeckers-cooperation-conflict-and-family-drama/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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