Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon Society
Last updated May 17, 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 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
April 1, 18;  May 6, 16 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
April 8;  May 13  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:
April 3, 17, 24;  May 1, 17, 24, 29  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
April 11; May 9  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, June 19 Time:  7 P.M.    Madrona Marsh Nature Center
Please join us at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center. Our program for the night will be an evening walk at Madrona Marsh
led by Tracy Drake. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the last vernal marsh in the area. Bring your binoculars.
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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2012 Breeding Season
May 14th Update
From the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology:
Special Events
(Click photos to enlarge)
From Eric and Ann Brooks:  
Spring Schedule of Birding Classes and Field Trips   
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.
IMPORTANT!  PV/SB Audubon field trips are generally free, but donations of any amount
are much appreciated and will help support programs of the PV/SB Audubon chapter.