Marbled Godwit


Sanderling


California Thrasher


Vermillion Flycatcher

 


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For local conservation news
Check out Conservation Matters .

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June General Meeting

Wednesday, June 16
Sixth Annual

BV Audubon Film Festival
on the Nature Center’s Big Screen
featuring

“Ocean Oasis”

7 p.m. Social—7:30 p.m. Screening

Join us as we celebrate the 6th Annual Buena Vista Audubon Film Festival on The Big Screen at the Nature Center with a showing of “Ocean Oasis”. This film takes you on a fascinating journey into two remarkably different, but inextricably linked worlds—Mexico’s Sea of Cortés and the Baja California desert. “Ocean Oasis” mesmerizes audiences as they witness the beauty of life in Baja California's rich waters and seemingly barren land. This multiple award winning film was produced by the San Diego Natural History Museum, Summerhays Films, and PRONATURA A.C., with sponsorship from Sempra Energy. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

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Basic Birding Class
by Tom Troy

Saturday, June 26
8:30am

Buena Vista Lagoon Landing
Click here for details

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BVAS Camp Pendleton Bird Trip—Recap


Over 40 birders had a great time birding Camp Pendleton on May 1, seeing and hearing a total of 65 bird species. Our first stop was at one of the restricted-access training areas that has been hosting pairs of nesting coastal cactus wrens and red-tailed hawks. In addition to the wrens and hawks, highlights included greater roadrunner, hooded and Bullock's orioles, yellow-breasted chat, blue grosbeaks, and lazuli buntings.

We also visited Lake O'Neil where we were treated to courtship displays of Clark's and western grebes, nesting tree swallows, and an Anna's hummingbird sitting on a nest.
Other highlights included: eared grebes, ruddy duck, common moorhen, green herons, white-faced ibis, sora, Allen's hummingbirds, Vaux's swifts, and a late-season yellowrumped warbler. Thanks to my co-leaders, Beth Forbus and Steve Brad.

Jeff Coker

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BVAS Spring Birdathon Recap

Tom Troy’s Beginning Birders went out and around Buena Vista Lagoon and spotted most of the usual suspects, 39 species in total, including the resident South Oceanside Lilac-crowned Parrots. Another group led by Steve Brad went to Guajome, the San Luis Rey River and on to Prince of Peace Abbey. They spotted 66 species including three vireos (Least Bell’s, Warbling and Cassin’s). Between the two groups 77 species were seen. Back at the Nature Center volunteers were on hand for bug walks and nature activities for any and all visitors.

Our Spring Birdathon is held each year to remind our members and friends of the rich diversity of birds to be seen here at this time of year and also to raise funds for our BVAS nature education and awareness programs. If you haven’t yet responded to our annual Spring Appeal, we look forward to hearing from you!

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Donate that Old Clunker to BVAS

BVAS is now participating in the Cars 4 Causes donation program. Tax-deductible donations of any car, running or not, can be made through the Cars 4 Causes organization, for the benefit of BVAS. Avoid the hassle of trading in or selling that old car and help support the Nature Center. Just call 1-800-766-2273 and say you’d like to donate your vehicle to benefit BVAS. Cars 4 Causes will pick up your vehicle at your home, fill out the necessary paperwork, and provide the receipt for your tax deduction. Or click the below link to sign-up online.

cars4causes.net

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Alger Hiss and the
Prothonotary Warbler

A first-person connection between the infamous Alger Hiss, our very own Dennis Huckabay, and birding in New York’s Central Park is explored in a story by Dennis. Click here to read his fascinating account.

BVAS Mailing Address:

Buena Vista Audubon
PO Box 480
Oceanside, CA 92049-0480

 

 


Support our Ruddy Duck Club members
Click on the above picture for details

Ruddy Duck Club

Join this special group of local businesses and organizations who support the nature education and recreation programs offered at the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center with an annual donation of $100 or more. Call or stop by the Nature Center for more information.

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Buena Vista Lagoon
Nature Camp


Camp Crawdad: Ages 6-8; July 5-9; 9 a.m.-noon
Camp Tadpole: Ages 6-8; July 12-16; 9 a.m.-noon

Camp fee: $75/child for each five-day session

*Walks & Talks *Plants & Animals
*Crafts & Games *Music & Stories
*Indian Lore *Fun & Fascination

BOTH CAMPS FULL!!

Call the Nature Center if you would like to be
placed on a waiting list.

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BVAS is now on Facebook

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San Diego Birding Info

BVAS members interested in the birding scene in San Diego County might want to investigate SDBIRDS. Over 1,000 area birders currently participate in this free listserv. Subscribers post their interesting bird observations via e-mail to SDBIRDS, and receive the daily postings of other members. It’s a great way to learn which birds are being seen locally, and where to see them. Interesting birding questions and observations are also discussed. Check out the rules and learn how to subscribe by clicking here.

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Summer Calendar

Sat May 29 B.V. Lagoon Count 8am
Sat May 29 Basic Birding at B.V. Landing 8:30am
   
Fri Jun 4 Board Meeting 9am
Sat Jun 5 Whelan Lake Walk 8am
Mon Jun 7 Nature Guides Meeting 10am
Sun Jun 13 Palomar Mt Birding Trip 9am
Wed Jun 16 BVAS General Meeting 7pm
Sun Jun 20 Native Plant Club 2pm
Sat Jun 26 B.V. Lagoon Count 8am
Sat Jun 26 Basic Birding at B.V. Landing 8:30am
Sun Jun 27 Pelagic Birding Boat Trip 7am-4pm
Mon Jun 28 Nature Storytime 10am
   
Sat Jul 3 Whelan Lake Walk 8am
Jul 5-9 Camp Crawdad 9am-noon
Jul 12-16 Camp Tadpole 9am-noon
Sun Jul 18 Native Plant Club 2pm
Sat Jul 31 B.V. Lagoon Count 8am
Sat Jul 31 Basic Birding at B.V. Landing 8:30am
   
Sat Aug 7 Whelan Lake Walk 8am
Sun Aug 8 San Diego River Birding 8am
Sun Aug 15 Native Plant Club 2pm
Aug 16-18 Pelagic Birding Trip
Sat Jul 31 B.V. Lagoon Count 8am
Sat Jul 31 Basic Birding at B.V. Landing 8:30am


760-439-BIRD (760-439-2473) email: bvaudubon@sbcglobal.net

Nature Center: 2202 S. Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA 92054

 

Carlsbad Lagoons and Wetlands

The three Carlsbad lagoon foundations - Buena Vista, Agua Hedionda and Batiquitos - together with Buena Vista Audubon have started coordinating their activities and working more closely together with the City of Carlsbad under a new umbrella group, Carlsbad Lagoons and Wetlands (CLAW).Click on logos below to check out activities and common interests of all of our lagoon foundations.

 

 

 
 
Webmaster: Larry Spann

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