Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon Society
Last updated January 10, 2012

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
What's New?
Ongoing Events and Field Trips
Audubon leader Stephanie Bryan will lead this walk through the garden, located in Palos Verdes. 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
January 1, 18  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.  Also see the detailed description for additional information.
Second Sunday:  Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park Birdwalk;  Leader: Martin Byhower
January 8  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
Western Bluebird Nestlings in Box 13 at Harbor Park; Photo by Dan Lee
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  Madrona Marsh Nature Center
parking lot.  Click the link above for directions.  
"Tour de Torrance;"  Leader: Dave Moody;  on the following Tuesdays:
January 3, 17, 31  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
January 11  Time:  8 A.M.  Madrona Marsh Nature Center  
PVSB Audubon is a Proud Affiliate of NABS
Visit us on Facebook:  PV/SB Audubon Society
Coming Up
Immature King Eider; Photo by Nancy Feagans
PV/SB Audubon Third Tuesday Get-Together
Tuesday, January 17  Time:  7 P.M.   Madrona Marsh Nature Center
Our speakers for the evening will be Ann and Eric Brooks who will be talking about Australian birds. Light refreshments
will be served.  Everyone welcome!  Come and enjoy the program, socialize with friends, and fill out a ticket for the door
prize drawing.  Prizes are donated by Wild Birds Unlimited.
If you find a sick, injured, or orphaned bird (or other mammal) the Southbay Wildlife
Rehab organization can help.  Visit their website or call (310) 378-9921 for assistance.
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2011 Breeding Season Summary
Check out this informative article from the Orange County Register:
Nesting Birds protected from Tree Trimmers
From the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology:
Special Events
(Click photos to enlarge)
From Eric and Ann Brooks:  Winter Schedule of
Birding Classes and Field Trips   (Revised)
Advance Notice:
The Southern California Bluebird Club will be hosting the NABS 35th Annual Conference in Newport
Beach October 4-7, 2012.  See the Conference Video Brochure as well as the Conference Summary.
From The American Bird Conservancy:
Nation’s Mayors Asked to Stop Spread of Feral Cats
The 11/25/2011 Daily Breeze article on damage at Harbor Park:
Vandals uproot saplings planted by youngsters
46th Annual PV/SB Audubon Christmas Bird Count  Monday, December 26
Final Tally: 168 Species!