welcome to the
Redwood Region Ornithological Society
A sonoma county Bird club
Encouraging the study and conservation of birds, other wildlife, and their natural habitat since 1962.
March Members Meeting:
Status of Burrowing Owls presented by Catherine Portman
The City of Davis and surrounds once hosted the largest burrowing owl population in Yolo County. After 25 years of advocacy, a burrowing owl geek learned that CEQA does not work. One example of CEQA is limitations for an occupied successful breeding. Public lands and a dedicated Burrowing Owl Reserve were not enough to stop the population decline. Why CDFW is a population level threat. AND, adorable pictures and curious burrowing owl behaviors.
Biography: Catherine Portman co-founded the non-profit Burrowing Owl Preservation Society in 2003. She has been working tirelessly on conservation efforts including coordinating a comprehensive Burrowing Owl census in Yolo County, habitat enhancement with artificial burrows, litigation and petitions to protect Burrowing Owls and many talks for school students, local government elected officials and wildlife organizations.
Where: The Fellowship Room of the First United Methodist Church, 1551 Montgomery, Santa Rosa. The Fellowship Room is located at the west (left when facing the church) end of the church.
Consider meeting-up ahead of time at Mary's Pizza on Summerfield Road at 5:30 pm for a casual, informal get-together before heading over to the 7 pm meeting in the First United Methodist Church.
February Members Meeting Video
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RROS Field Trips
You do not need to be a member to attend our trips. We’d love you to join RROS (we could use the money), but come out with us anyway.
There are no reservations required, though you are encouraged to RSVP for all trips. If you RSVP you will automatically be shared on the group eBird list. To RSVP, contact Garrett Pierce by email at garrettallenpierce@gmail.com or text at (415) 260-7406.
Some field trips will be limited due to vehicle accessibility or physical constraints.
YAMS Field Trips
These outings are for the young members of YAMS and their guardians only. All field trips meet at 8:30am at the site unless otherwise denoted. Many are half-day excursions ending at 12:30pm with a group lunch and field trip bird list compilation. Some are all-day excursions. As always, bring binoculars, water, snacks, lunch, plenty of layered clothing, and field guides.
Header Photo : Common Goldeneye // Courtesy of Tom Reynolds
Left: RROS YAMS Sonoma County Field Trip // Photo courtesy of Brandy Rucker