Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon Society
Last updated 2/8/2010

Serving the Palos Verdes Peninsula and
the Greater South Bay Area
Contact the Webmaster:
nancy@pvsb-audubon.org
Bonaparte's Gull; Photo by Nancy Feagans
Western Bluebird; Photo by Jess Morton
Hanging a Bluebird nest box; photo by Efrain Iniguez
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Ongoing Events
10 miles south of the Los Angeles Airport.  On the July 5th birdwalk, a $5 donation per person is requested to help support
Audubon and NABA in collecting and publishing the data. The fee will be waived for those who join Audubon on count day!
There is a minimal charge for nonmembers of the
SCBG Foundation; you may join at the entrance.  The garden is located
at
26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes.  Click the link above for directions.  
First Sunday and Third Wednesday:  South Coast Botanic Garden Birdwalk;  Leader: Stephanie Bryan
February 7, 17
Time:  8 A.M. - 12 Noon  South Coast Botanic Garden  
Join leader Martin Byhower for a 3-hour walk around Harbor Park and see what interesting birds you can spot.  Meet in
the parking area adjacent to the bike path at the southwest corner of the park, between Anaheim Street, and Vermont Ave.
Click the link above for directions.
Second Sunday:  Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park Birdwalk;  Leader: Martin Byhower
February 14
Time:  8 A.M.  Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park
Questions? Send email to:
info@pvsb-audubon.org
Burrowing Owl, White's Point;  Photo by Steve Wolfe
In the interest of preserving the environment, as well as saving on printing and mailing costs, the Board of Directors has
voted to transition to an electronic newsletter, effective with the
October/November 2009 issue of Hummin'.  Please note
that paper copies will continue to be sent to those members who remain on the paper copy distribution list.
Western Bluebird Nestlings in Box 13 at Harbor Park; Photo by Dan Lee
A Few Words About e-Hummin'
Wandering Tattler, Marina Del Rey Jetty; Photo by Dan Lee
Female Western Bluebird on Nest, Harbor Park; Photo by Dan Lee
Visit the best birding areas in the South bay with Dave Moody and Friends.  Meet at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center
parking lot
.  Click the link above for directions.  
First, Third, and Fifth Tuesday:  "Tour de Torrance;"  Leader: Dave Moody
February 2, 16
Time:  8:30 A.M.  Madrona Marsh  Nature Center  
Madrona Marsh is the last vernal marsh in the LA Basin. It is home to a number of rare habitats that attract many
hard-to-find species of plants, birds and other animals. These free walks are held on the second Wednesday of each
month, beginning at 8 A.M. from the gate on Plaza del Amo, just west of Madrona Ave. Click the link above for directions.  
Second Wednesday:  Madrona Marsh Birdwalk;  Leader: Bob Shanman
February 10
Time:  8 A.M.  Madrona Marsh Nature Center  
PVSB Audubon is a Proud Affiliate of NABS
The PV/SB Audubon Society's
Christmas Bird Count (CBC)
December 27, 2009 Official Total:
162 Species
Check out the new photos of the King Eider
in the Everywhere Else Photo Album!