Here are some links to web pages you
might find interesting.

National Audubon Society
Local Chapters Roster

California Audubon

The Bird Rescue Center of Sonoma County is a refuge of last resort; a hospital and rehabilitation site where sick and injured native birds can be cared for, nursed back to health, and released back into the wild. Up to 3000 birds are treated each year. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated.

Native Songbird Care & Conservation (formerly Songbird Hospital), licensed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is dedicated to the rehabilitation and healthy release of wild native passerines, commonly referred to as “songbirds”. The facility is set up exclusively to support the needs of injured, ill and orphaned songbirds.

Paula Lane Action Network is dedicated to the preservation of open space, protecting wildlife habitat and movement corridors, and American Badger research. Stewards of Paula Lane Nature Preserve in Petaluma, CA.

Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue

Environmental Center of Sonoma County is operated by a federation of organizations (including Madrone Audubon); this Web site provides links to a wide variety of local activities and issues.


Kathy Biggs' Dragonfly Webpage...If you think a Varigated Meadowhawk is some kind of accipiter or buteo this website will show you that dragonflys fly in a world of their own. Madrone Audubon member Kathy Biggs hosts this site.

Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation - Works to preserve and restore the richness of the Laguna's natural resources, and to provide opportunities for the public to learn about the ecology and cultural history of the Laguna and enjoy its beauty.

Land Paths is dedicated to fostering a love of the land in Sonoma County. LandPaths creates ways for people to experience the beauty, understand the value, and assist in healing the land in their local communities

Northbay Birds eGroup is a email listserver or eGroup for the discussion of bird sightings, and distribution of birds in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, and Solano Counties. Sign up to receive email notices of rare bird sightings in the North Bay.

The Redwood Region Ornithological Society was organized in 1962 “to encourage the study and conservation of birds, other wildlife, and their natural habitat.” Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month September through May.

Sonoma Birding - www.sonomabirding.com hosts major birding events in Sonoma and promotes weekly birding related activities, events, news and information for the birding communities in Wine Country.

Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District conserves farmland, greenbelts between cities, wildlife habitat, and land for public recreation in Sonoma County. Visit the site for good maps, photos and information.

Sonoma County Bird Watching Spots A practical guide to birding in Sonoma County. Detailed maps, GPS data, species lists, and notes on sightings for more than 30 important county locations. Includes practical information such as restaurant recommendations and nearby non-birding activities. Maintained by photographer and birder Colin Talcroft.


Sonoma County Conservation Action is a grassroots organization that champions environmental issues in Sonoma County through involvement in the political process.

Sonoma County Regional Parks offers an abundance of recreational opportunities. Enjoy the playgrounds, athletic fields and sports courts. Go camping, fishing, picnicking, swimming, hiking, and, of course.... birding. View the interactive park location map showing all 39 parks countywide.

Audubon Canyon Ranch (ACR) is guardian of the Boverie Preserve in Sonoma County with two preserves in Marin. Bolinas Lagoon Preserve is open mid-march to mid-July when large numbers of Great Blue Herons and Great Egrets are readily visible from the viewing areas. Hiking trails offer tremendous views. Not an affilate of the National Audubon Society; ACR is sponsored by Madrone Audubon and three other Bay Area chapters.

California's Threatened and Endangered Bird Species can be found at this site sponsored by the California Department of Fish and Game. If you are wondering if a bird or other animal is in danger in California, this site will provide answers.

CHIRP is the Center to Help Instill Respect & Preservation for Garden Wildlife, Inc. This non-profit's mission is to educate, inspire and assist in the utilization of positive environmental techniques and in the creation of garden habitats to promote and preserve the population of garden wildlife -- hummingbirds, butterflies, songbirds, etc. Backyard Birders look here.

The mission of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory is to study migrating birds of prey along the Pacific coast and to promote public awareness of the state of raptor populations. The GGRO is a project of the Golden Gate National Parks Association and the National Park Service.

Joe Morlan's California Birding Pages is the site of the well respected ornithology professor at City College of San Francisco. Excellent birding links on California birding and info on publications and classes.


Point Reyes Bird Observatory conserves birds and the environment using science to understand and find solutions to problems threatening wildlife populations and ecosystems.

The Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group (SCPBRG) was formed in 1975 to restore an endangered peregrine falcon population in California. The peregrine falcon was removed from the federal endangered species List in 1999 and they are proud to have played a significant role in that success. See their Peregrine Webcam from San Jose City Hall. Learn about many different raptors at this excellent website.

The Ventana Wilderness Society was a partner with the U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service in the California Condor Recovery Project. Find out about condors and eagles and the exceptional efforts of this non-profit organization.

Waterkeepers Northern Californi works to protect and enhance the water quality of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary and its tributaries for the benefit of its ecosystems and human communities. Waterkeepers' projects include the San Francisco Baykeeper, Deltakeeper and Petaluma Riverkeeper.

The American Bird Conservancy is dedicated to the conservation of wild birds and their habitats in the Americas. The fundamental role of ABC is to build coalitions of conservation groups, scientists, and members of the public, to tackle key bird priorities using the best resources available. Lots of programs and information on this website, like Cats Indoors! The Campaign for Safer Birds and Cats, initiated by ABC to end the unnecessary suffering and death of birds and other wildlife caused by free-roaming domestic cats.

The Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology website is filled with photos, bird songs, information and conservation projects for birders of all skill levels. Join Project Feeder Watch for backyard birders. Great chance to learn and have fun at the same time.

Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund (formerly Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund) is a non-profit law firm protects people, wildlife and natural resources by providing free legal representation to citizen groups to enforce environmental laws.

Eastman Kodak's Peregrine Birdcam provides updated pictures of an active nest high atop its corporate headquarters in Rochester, New York.

The Nature Conservancy preserves habitats and species by buying the lands and waters they need to survive.

Naturesongs is an excellent source of sound files for many birds of North America and the world. The site also includes insects, animal sounds and helpful links to environmental and conservation organizations.

The Peregrine Fund developed naturally from the shared concern of students and
associates at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology that the Peregrine Falcon might go extinct in the wild if nothing was done. Located in Boise, Idaho, the Fund works to study, raise and release Peregrines into the wild.


Rare Bird Alerts for North America


The Sierra Club promotes conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions--legislative, administrative, legal, and electoral.


Passport to Texas Birds is a great resource to see and hear about Texas birds. Check out the Bird of the Month, the listening library, schedule of events, birding locations, classroom materials and more. Hear the daily report if you have RealPlayer.

The Trumpeter Swan Society is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to assuring the vitality and welfare of wild Trumpeter Swan Populations, and to restoring the species to as much of its former range as possible. Click here to HEAR what Trumpeter Swans have to say about this site.

The Virtual Birder is a great site to do some birding in faraway locales without getting jet lag or your feet wet. Simply follow the "OnLocation" links and go test your birding skills. Good info on binoculars and birding locales.


World Wildlife Fund leads worldwide efforts to protect the world's threatened wildlife and the habitats they need to survive.

Birding Hotspots of the World. This site contains over 500 bird images and information on birding in 169 countries, 13 provinces of Canada, and the U.S.

Webdirectory Birding Links provides answers to your bird related questions, great places to go birding, skill tips to imrpove your birding and a photo gallery. This is a commercial site.

Birding.com has bird lists, birding hot spots, information on birding equipment and more. This is a commerical site.

Peterson Online is hosted by the field guide publisher and contains information on birding, equipment, skills and multimedia educational media. This is a commrcial site.

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