SF Bayflower: November 2024

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Today is Election Day! It's Time to Vote

Dear KAREN,

Today is Election Day. The best way to secure a brighter future for birds and the places they need is to vote today, if you haven't already.

Find your polling place and what you need to bring to the polls.

If you are voting in-person today, grab your most comfortable shoes, your approved photo ID if needed, a snack, and perhaps a pair of binoculars (to bird while in line). Encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to join you by sharing our voting resources.

Have you already voted? We have a birdy "I Voted" digital sticker to send to you virtually! Text the word VOTED to 42248 to get yours now.*

Birds can't vote, but as one of the millions of Americans who care about them—you can. See you at the polls.

Get Voting Info

*By texting VOTED to 42248 you consent to recurring messages from Audubon about helping birds. Reply STOP to quit; reply HELP for info. Msg & data rates may apply.

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Fall Newsletter November, 2024

Trick or Tweet!

Spooky season may be over, but fall feels like it's just getting started in the Bay Area! Crisp mornings, cooler temperatures, and the promise of rain welcome a host of seasonal changes and visitors, including the migratory birds that spend the upcoming months in Richardson Bay. Be sure to treat yourself to a visit to the Center this autumn for the birdiest time of year and read on for exciting news and updates. In the mood for birdy puns? Check out our Instagram!

Barn owl. Jahnavi Goldstein / Audubon Photography Awards

Flying foxes silhouetted in the night sky in front of a full moon.

Creature Feature

Did you know that one in three bites of the food you eat are pollinated by bats? Although they're nocturnal, Richardson Bay's newest Community Conservation Fellow Mia Rosati is here to shed some light on these often misunderstood mammals. Bats are crucial pollinators, pest controllers, and ecosystem engineers — so be sure to thank your local bats the next time you try to snap yourself out of a candy-induced food coma with a farm-fresh apple.

Read all about these unsung heroes here!

Flying foxes in front of the moon. Peter Addor / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

A barred owl perched on a branch in front of yellow fall foliage.

Birds Can't Vote, But You Can

No matter where you are, we hear birds around us every day. They can sing, call, and communicate in nuanced ways with each other — but they cannot raise their voices to advocate for positive environmental change that would protect them and other wildlife from a rapidly altering world. Tessa DeLay, one of our outstanding Audubon Youth Leaders and a passionate conservationist, tells you how you can take a stand on behalf of birds this year by highlighting a proposition on the ballot that could make a huge difference for local habitats and wildlife.

Every vote counts — be sure to cast yours today.

Barred owl. Scott Suriano / Audubon Photography Awards

News & Updates

A blue jay perched on a tree with an acorn in its beak.

Environmental Journalism Spotlight

This summer, our talented journalism interns covered everything from natural mythology to carbon sinks to amphibians in crisis, writing thoughtful stories on both regional and global environmental issues. Brush up on ways to protect local shorebirds just in time for migration by reading a photo essay from Rebecca Rudy, a second-year Audubon Youth Leader and journalism intern whose passion for photography and local birds has helped conserve them. See Rebecca's photos and read her story here.

Blue jay. Zachary Vaughan / Audubon Photography Awards

Sandhill crane. Caroline Samson / Audubon Photography Awards

Sanctuary Closure

Halloween may have passed, but there's nothing scarier than a sanctuary violation! Please remind your neighbors that the waters of Richardson Bay are currently closed to all boat traffic to ensure our feathered residents have a safe, undisturbed space during this critical time as they conserve energy, find food, and prepare for spring. We look forward to welcoming you back when the Sanctuary reopens in warmer months — thank you for helping us prioritize wildlife protection! Read more about the annual closure here.

Sandhill crane. Caroline Samson / Audubon Photography Awards

Canada geese flying at dusk through golden light over a misty lake.

Write your Memoir at Richardson Bay

Unlock new creative heights and join us for first-of-their-kind experiences at Richardson Bay by signing up for EcoPoetry and Memoir in Nature writing workshops! These immersive courses taught by professional writer and lecturer Audrey Le will guide you in capturing the beauty, challenges, and nuances of life as they relate to the natural world through poetry and personal storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned writer or new to the practice, come connect with fellow nature enthusiasts and discover how your voice can bring the environment to life on the page.

Interested? Find out more by filling out our interest form!

Canada goose. Bhargav Dandamudi / Audubon Photography Awards

Check out our Instagram and Facebook pages for updates about the Center, bird quizzes, and event information!

Donate to Richardson Bay Audubon Today

Thank you for your continued support of Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary. Visit us on weekdays from 9-5. Our monthly bird walks are on the second Thursday of the month, guided native plant walks are on the third Thursday of the month, and queer birding events are on the first Friday of the month.

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Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary
376 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon, CA 94920
415-388-2524 | Richardson Bay website

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