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Initial CBC Results for 2020/21

Preliminary Count is 205 species! Watch the compilation event! Greetings birders, Thanks to all who participated in yesterday’s Santa Barbara CBC—for following Audubon’s protocols, and mostly for starting the new year off with a dose of much-needed birding good news and virtual fellowship. Now we begin the work of corralling all the data! Attention eBirders:… Read more »

El Tecolote: Winter 2020-21

Santa Barbara Audubon Society’s Winter 2020-21 issue of El Tecolote is now available.   In this issue:  • The upcoming 121st CBC & no compilation dinner • 7th Annual Winter Bird Count 4 Kids postponed to April • Ballot – Please vote for our Board and proposed amendments to our Articles of Incorporation • Two past Presidents re-join our… Read more »

The 2020 Fall issue of El Tecolote is now available.

Santa Barbara Audubon Society’s Fall issue of El Tecolote is now available. In this issue:  • SBAS Board news • Executive Director highlights • EITS News • Meet Dotti Pak, Education Chair • Breeding Bird Study back in full swing • Restoration of the Migratory Bird Act • New book by Joan Lentz • Online programs for the Fall Download this issue… Read more »

Fall 2020 Field Trip/Bird Walk Update!

Hello Birding Friends: Due to ongoing concerns regarding distancing, the Santa Barbara Audubon Society’s Board of Directors has decided to continue our suspension of trips through the fall quarter. We want to be out there birding as much as you do but, for the immediate future, we want to avoid unnecessary risks. Stay in touch… Read more »

The 2020 Summer issue of El Tecolote is now available.

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Santa Barbara Audubon Society’s Summer issue of El Tecolote is now available. In this issue:  • Coping with the Pandemic • Executive Director highlights • EITS Holding Patterns • Meet Alex Shu, EITS Handler • Weakening of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act • Results of the Great Backyard Bird Count • 2020 White-tailed Kite Breeding Activity • Catios! Download this issue HERE…. Read more »