STANISLAUS AUDUBON SOCIETY

Serving Merced and Stanislaus Counties

OUR MISSION

The Stanislaus Audubon Society promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and protection of birds and other wildlife by engaging people of all ages in birding, education, and conservation. Expand for more details. For more information please visit the Chapter Information Page.

To accomplish this mission, we will...

PRETTY BIRD, CITY BIRD!

Sal Salerno       

Photos © by Rich Brown

 

On October 10, 2023, the Modesto City Council voted unanimously to designate the Yellow-billed Magpie as the official City Bird of Modesto after an advocacy campaign from board members of Stanislaus Audubon Society. Subsequently, we formed a committee, which will be collaborating with the Culture Commission on this important recognition. This designation presents opportunities to engage the community by creating a natural history icon, teaching environmental studies to students, and enhancing local ecotourism. This also presents an opportunity for chapter members like yourselves to get involved. We will eventually be producing an online map of the city to record the roosting and breeding sites where flocks of magpies may be observed. If you have any sightings of such flocks, please let any board member know. After viewing those locations, we will consider them for review to put them on the map. 

INFORMATION REGARDING ACCESS TO MODESTO WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES

The ponds at this facility are open again for birdwatching to the general public, but only on the second Saturday of each month.  If you wish to receive the calendar and liability waiver form, which must be signed and presented for 2024, you may contact Roxanne Lujan at birdwatching@modestogov.com.


UPCOMING STANISLAUS AUDUBON SOCIETY FIELD TRIPS AND PROGRAMS

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Beckwith Road Wildlife Viewing Area  - Leader: Eric Hopson - Saturday, April 6 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.er: Meet at the San Joaquin River NWR’s Wildlife Viewing Observation Platform (10990 Beckwith Road). Participants of all skill levels are welcome. They should bring their own binoculars, water, snacks and insect repellent. NOTE: Be aware that NO public restrooms are available during this tour, but facilities are available at the Pelican Nature Trail at the other section of the refuge. For more information, please call Eric Hopson at 209-587-5532. 

CENTRAL SIERRA AUDUBON SOCIETY FIELD TRIP Leader: Paolo Maffei SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. Time permitting, the group will also go to Orange Blossom, Horseshoe Pond , and Knights Ferry Recreation Areas.  Note that a day use pass of $5 per vehicle in required at two of those locations, unless you have a Federal Parks Pass.


MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL INFORMATION

$20 per year - Use forms from National Audubon Society. Please note that your new or renewed membership is important to our chapter's operations.  Not only do your dues help in conservation efforts nationally, but also our chapter receives a yearly stipend from the national office.

Renew at www.audubon.org/renew

S.A.S. chapter code is C36. The expiration date of your membership is located on the mailing label of Valley Habitat.  If you receive Valley Habitat online and wish to renew your subscription, please contact national Audubon Society to find out the expiration date of your membership.