Redwood Region Audubon Society
Redwood Region Audubon Society advocates for the protection of birds and wildlife by supporting local conservation efforts to protect wildlife and their habitat.
Here is the
Special Edition November issue of the Sandpiper,
including information from
epic (environment protection information center)
CNPS (California Native Plant Society) and
Humboldt Waterkeeper
Upcoming Events
We have birding field trips every week end, and a trail workday the 4th Saturday of each month!
And we have special bird walks this month!
You can still join our final
Monthly Pelagic Birding Trip for this year!
Saturday, November 15
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us
Thursday, November 20, 7:00 p.m.
for a presentation by Alison O'Dowd:
Food web responses to Klamath Dam removal:
an examination of salmonid food resources downstream of Iron Gate Dam.
The removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River was the largest dam removal in U.S. history. Klamath dam removal has improved water quality and salmonid access to habitat, but sediment fluxes associated with dam removal were predicted to have short-term negative impacts on habitat and water quality downstream of former dam sites.
This talk will explore food web responses to Klamath dam removal downstream of Iron Gate Dam during a critical period of juvenile salmonid growth and outmigration in the late spring. Results from this study are intended to inform future dam removals that may impact sensitive life stages of anadromous fish and their invertebrate prey.
Alison O'Dowd is a Professor at Cal Poly Humboldt in the Environmental Science & Management department. Her research focuses on benthic macroinvertebrates as a way to assess river health and food resources for salmonids.
Programs are held at Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road, Arcata. Drinks and goodies are served at 7:00 p.m., the program begins at 7:30.
Alison O'Dowd macrosampling
Photo by Kellie Jo Brown
“Wind Energy with Birds and People in Mind.“
a presentation by Bridget Mulkerin
Offshore wind, when responsibly sited, is supported by the National Audubon Society as reflected in their January 2025 report, “Birds and Offshore Wind: Developing the Offshore Wind that Birds Need.”
Mulkerin, Senior Manager of Climate Policy at Audubon California, will share insights from this report with additional information on California’s offshore wind sector, including how Audubon California has been involved in ensuring this energy source is developed responsibly with birds and people in mind.
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It provides information on where and when to look for about 120 of Humboldt's less common birds, with numerous maps and photos.
The book is spiral bound for ease of use in the field.
Whether you're looking for a particular species or simply a good place to go birding in Humboldt, this book is for you!
We are happy to mail copies to you, and they are also available in many local locations. Click here for instructions to have one sent, and local locations to purchase a book.
Wigi Wetlands Restoration
Volunteer Work Day
Join us
Saturday, October 25, 9:00 - 11:00 am
to create more bird habitat!
We're making great progress!
Last month we made good use of the green waste bin, loading it up with Scotch broom, fennel, pampas grass, English ivy and blackberry vines!
Our Purpose
The purposes and objectives of this corporation shall be to engage in such educational, scientific, investigative, literary, historical, philanthropic, and charitable pursuits as may be part of the stated purposes of the National Audubon Society, of which this corporation shall function as a Chapter.
Contact Us
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1054 Eureka,
CA 95502
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