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Welcome to El Dorado Audubon!


Whether you are just beginning to become interested in learning more about nature, or whether you're a seasoned birding veteran, El Dorado Audubon conducts plenty of activities and programs, most of them free! Membership is not required, and beginners are strongly welcomed! Feel free to read more about The Chapter and about our activities below. If you have questions, we may be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

El Dorado Audubon is a California Chapter of the National Audubon Society serving the communities of Artesia, Avalon, Bellflower, Carson, Cypress, Hawaiian Gardens, La Palma, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Paramount, Rossmoor, San Pedro, Seal Beach, Signal Hill, Sunset Beach, and Wilmington.

Mission:

The mission of the El Dorado Audubon Society is the conservation of native birds and their habitats. The society provides leadership in conservation and educates its members and the community, so that they may appreciate birds and participate in the society's conservation efforts.
Tonight's Monthly Program & Meeting Canceled PDF Print E-mail
Written by Elias   
Thursday, 21 January 2010 22:12

Due to heavy rain and flooding, tonight's (January 21st) Chapter Meeting and Monthly Program scheduled at El Dorado Nature Center at 7:30 PM, has been canceled.
Last Updated on Thursday, 21 January 2010 22:14
 
November 2009 Newsletter PDF Print E-mail
Written by Val   
Monday, 12 October 2009 00:02

California Least Tern Vol. 42 No. 3
For November 2009

Features:

 

  • Birding Adventures, authored by Donna Bray
  • 110th Christmas Bird Count, authored by Rich Sonnenberg
  • Various field trip highlight articles, and the November Calendar of Events.
  • If the download does not work try right clicking, and choosing "Save As".

 

Download the Newsletter Here

 
Last Updated on Monday, 09 November 2009 23:20
 
February Weekday Field Trip PDF Print E-mail
Written by Elias   
Friday, 08 January 2010 15:14

By Carolyn Vance, Field Trip Chair

Weekday Field Trip

Wednesday, February 3rd, 8:45 a.m.

Colorado Lagoon/Dunster Marine Reserve

Gull Month has finally arrived!  We will start with our trip to the Colorado Lagoon on Wednesday, February 3rd.  We will also visit Dunster Marine Reserve since we’re just down the street and want to check out the “hidden gem” so eloquently described by Member-at-Large Steve Liivoja in the January Newsletter. If you missed his article, you car read it on our website, www.eldoradoaudubon.org.  Also, if you haven’t gotten your “Gulls Simplified” handout yet, I will have some with me.

Meet in the south end of the El Dorado branch Library parking lot at 8:45 a.m. (on Studebaker Rd., just south of Spring St.., Long Beach) to carpool or else in the parking lot the Wetlands Marine Science Education Center parking lot, located on the south side of Appian Way/Colorado Blvd. (Thomas Guide page 796, B-7) at 9:00 a.m.  There is free parking on the street or meters in the parking lot.  Remember to bring binoculars, a hat, field guides, water & snacks.  We will then go check out Dunster Marine Reserve.  Check out the Friends of the Colorado Lagoon (FOCL) website at www.coloradolagoon.org for more information or call me, Carolyn Vance at 562-594-7589.  Heavy rain cancels.
Last Updated on Saturday, 09 January 2010 04:39
 
February Weekend Field Trip PDF Print E-mail
Written by Elias   
Saturday, 09 January 2010 04:40

By Carolyn Vance, Field Trip Chair

Weekend Field Trip

Saturday, February 20th, 8:30 a.m.

Doheny State Beach

Gull month continues with our trip to Doheny State Beach (25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point 92629, Thomas Guide 972, A-6) on Saturday, February 20th at 8:30 a.m. For more information, check out their website at www.dohenystatebeach.org. If you haven’t gotten your “Gulls Simplified” handout yet, I will have some with me to help ID them.

Meet in the south end of the El Dorado branch Library parking lot at 8:30 a.m. (on Studebaker Rd., just south of Spring St.., Long Beach) to carpool or else in the parking lot of the Beach at 9:30 a..m.  There is a $15.00 parking fee or use your CA State Park pass.  Remember to bring binoculars, a hat, field guides, a spotting scope if you have one, water & snacks.  Dress in layers, as we will be right on the beach and you never know how cold and windy it might be.  Heavy rain cancels.

Directions: Take the 405 Fwy south to where it turns into the 5 Fwy and continue south.  Take Pacific Coast Hwy (PCH) exit towards Doheny Beach and follow the signs.

Upcoming Field Trips: March is Madrona March (weekend) and Golden Shores Marine Reserve (weekday).  April we will be going to Debs Park (weekend) and Oak Canyon (weekday).  May is Sycamore Canyon (weekend) and Shipley Nature Center (weekday) for spring migration.
 
Bird Counters Needed PDF Print E-mail
Written by Val   
Saturday, 21 November 2009 19:57

Bird Counters Needed
For November 26th 2009

The Annual Thanksgiving Bird Count Needs more counters!
This count has been around for 43 years. Complete instructions,
and a printable pdf are downloadable from the link below.

This is a count that can be done from your backyard, and only for 1 hour.

Please note that the pdf provided here is intended for Western states and Alaska.

Download the Thanksgiving Bird Count Form Here

 
Last Updated on Saturday, 21 November 2009 20:15
 
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