Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon Society
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.
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.
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| Last updated 7/3/2009 |
Serving the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the Greater South Bay Area |
| Contact the Webmaster: nancy@pvsb-audubon.org |
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| Second Wednesday: Madrona Marsh Birdwalk; Leader: Bob Shanman July 8 Time: 8 A.M. Madrona Marsh Nature Center |
South Coast Botanic Garden, known as the "Jewel of the Peninsula," is located on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula,
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.
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 July 5, 15 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.
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 July 12 Time: 8 A.M. Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park |
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.
parking lot. Click the link above for directions.
| First, Third, and Fifth Tuesday: "Tour de Torrance;" Leader: Dave Moody July 7, 21 Time: 8:30 A.M. Madrona Marsh Nature Center |
| Questions? Send email to: info@pvsb-audubon.org |
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 a paperless newsletter, effective with the October/November issue of Hummin'. Please note that paper
copies will still be available. Details regarding this transition will be announced in the June/July and August/September
issues of Hummin'.
voted to transition to a paperless newsletter, effective with the October/November issue of Hummin'. Please note that paper
copies will still be available. Details regarding this transition will be announced in the June/July and August/September
issues of Hummin'.
The Bluebird Nest Box Project in Harbor Park: Business is booming and the tenants are moving
in and raising young! Read all about it and see photos on our Bluebird Nest Box Project page!
in and raising young! Read all about it and see photos on our Bluebird Nest Box Project page!
| Introducing e-Hummin' |
Our speaker this month will be Guy Commeau who will be talking about California wildlife. Come to the Madrona Marsh
Nature Center and socialize with friends, enjoy the bird quiz, refreshments, raffle and prizes from Wild Birds Unlimited.
Audubon members, family, and friends are welcome!
Nature Center and socialize with friends, enjoy the bird quiz, refreshments, raffle and prizes from Wild Birds Unlimited.
Audubon members, family, and friends are welcome!
| Third Tuesday: Get-Together at Madrona Marsh July 21 Time: 7 P.M. Madrona Marsh Nature Center |
Visit our Resources and Links page for information on a birding ecotour to Veracruz,
Mexico, the new book "Flyaway" written by a long-time wild bird rehabber, and the
newly-discovered AARP Group: "For the Birds!"
Mexico, the new book "Flyaway" written by a long-time wild bird rehabber, and the
newly-discovered AARP Group: "For the Birds!"