Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society

Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society SMBAS is a chapter of the National Audubon Society. Avid birders, we lead two dozen field trips a ye

Join us for:

- Guided field trips
- Educational programs for adults, children, and families
- Updates on our blog of local bird sightings and bird lists
- Monthly meetings with presentations by other birders
- Tapping into a network of birding organizations
- Access to information on birding tours around the world

The inaugural California Bird Atlas Big Weekend (June 4-7, 2026) was a tremendous success! Thank you so much!
06/16/2026

The inaugural California Bird Atlas Big Weekend (June 4-7, 2026) was a tremendous success! Thank you so much!

The inaugural California Bird Atlas Big Weekend (June 4-7, 2026) was a tremendous success! Thank you so much!

Not just a good idea, but an organization devoted to the idea. Check out their website, gain some perspective and learn ...
06/14/2026

Not just a good idea, but an organization devoted to the idea. Check out their website, gain some perspective and learn some history about our local and oft-beleaguered creek. Particularly the Rindge Dam, now long past it's tear-down date.

Not just a good idea, but an organization devoted to the idea. Check out their website, gain some perspective and learn some history about our local and oft-beleaguered creek. Particularly the Rind…

Birds are still nesting! Here are some CBA blocks that need exploring.
06/12/2026

Birds are still nesting! Here are some CBA blocks that need exploring.

Birds are still nesting! Here are some CBA blocks that need exploring.

This is always a lovely walk past grassy fields and groves of Live Oak.  We should see resident species such as Red-tail...
06/11/2026

This is always a lovely walk past grassy fields and groves of Live Oak. We should see resident species such as Red-tailed and Red-shouldered Hawk, Band-tailed Pigeon, Acorn Woodpecker, Oak Titmouse and Western Bluebird.

This is always a lovely walk past grassy fields and groves of Live Oak. We should see resident species such as Red-tailed and Red-shouldered Hawk, Band-tailed Pigeon, Acorn Woodpecker, Oak Titmous…

This answers your questions about:Just what did dinosaurs eat?, andWhy is that bird hanging around while we're talking?
06/08/2026

This answers your questions about:
Just what did dinosaurs eat?, and
Why is that bird hanging around while we're talking?

This answers your questions about: Just what did dinosaurs eat?, and Why is that bird hanging around while we’re talking?

This is always a lovely walk past grassy fields and groves of Live Oak.  We should see resident species such as Red-tail...
06/05/2026

This is always a lovely walk past grassy fields and groves of Live Oak. We should see resident species such as Red-tailed and Red-shouldered Hawk, Band-tailed Pigeon, Acorn Woodpecker, Oak Titmouse and Western Bluebird.

This is always a lovely walk past grassy fields and groves of Live Oak. We should see resident species such as Red-tailed and Red-shouldered Hawk, Band-tailed Pigeon, Acorn Woodpecker, Oak Titmous…

UCLA scientists urge bird watchers to join the inaugural Big Weekend June 4-7.
06/03/2026

UCLA scientists urge bird watchers to join the inaugural Big Weekend June 4-7.

UCLA scientists urge bird watchers to join the inaugural Big Weekend June 4-7.

Featuring our slideshow of the 2012-2013 Malibu Lagoon Restoration.
05/31/2026

Featuring our slideshow of the 2012-2013 Malibu Lagoon Restoration.

Featuring our slideshow of the 2012-2013 Malibu Lagoon Restoration.

Middle tide, open lagoon, no rain, cloudy with a chilly breeze,, good company and some good birds, such as the very nice...
05/29/2026

Middle tide, open lagoon, no rain, cloudy with a chilly breeze,, good company and some good birds, such as the very nice Pacific Loon.

Middle tide, open lagoon, no rain, cloudy with a chilly breeze,, good company and some good birds, such as the very nice Pacific Loon.

Hummingbirds are beginning to appear farther north as the fast‑winged birds continue their annual spring migration. Sigh...
05/25/2026

Hummingbirds are beginning to appear farther north as the fast‑winged birds continue their annual spring migration. Sightings have been reported across the Gulf Coast in recent weeks, and as far north as New Jersey, where a male ruby‑throated hummingbird was spotted March 31, according to Hummingbird Central’s interactive migration map.

Hummingbirds are beginning to appear farther north as the fast‑winged birds continue their annual spring migration. Sightings have been reported across the Gulf Coast in recent weeks, and as far no…

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