2019 is the kick-off to our 24th year in business specializing in everything to do with enjoying wild birds — from healthy backyard habitats to guided tours around the world. Our customers depend upon us for fresh bird seed, feeders, baths, field guides, optics, and unique gifts.
Our mission is to educate, share adventures, and have fun through the love and experience of birds and nature. Visit us at our store in Los Gatos, California to discover our latest products including the best crazy sock selection in town.
Learn more about local organizations supporting wildlife in our local Bay Area.
Barn Swallow
Bird Identification Workshops at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher with Lisa Myers –
Open to all levels
These workshops have proven extremely popular as customers learn how to identify the birds coming to their yards & into the Bay Area. Workshops take place at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, 7:00PM – 8:00PM. Free
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
Barn Swallow, Cliff Swallow, Violet Green Swallow, Purple Martin
Salmon artwork by Rene Reyes
Nature Photo Presentation:
Salmon Restoration in
Our Local Streams with
Dr. Brian Allee
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
7:00 PM – 8:00PM
at The Terraces
Brian Allee, Ph.D. has 45 years in the field
of fisheries biology specializing in salmon
research, restoration and enhancement in freshwater, estuarine, and marine ecosystems in Alaska. He will talk about the life histories of salmon including reproductive biology, salmon homing, salmon hatcheries, and finding salmon in our urban streams. Free event.
SCVAS Spring Birdathon
Join Lisa's team, The Persistent Picidaes on:
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
8:00AM – 1:00PM
Running from March 31 through May 5th our local Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society holds their most important fundraiser known as the Spring Birdathon. To participate either form your own Self-Guided team or join one of the already prearranged Guided Teams. Lisa Myers' team, The Persistent Picadaes, welcomes your support if you would like to join or sponsor her team! To register visit scvas.org/birdathon.
Birding the Santa Cruz Mountains with Leaders Biologist Ryan Phillips and Lisa Myers
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
8:00AM – 4:00PM
We'll take advantage of our proximity to the Santa Cruz Mountains and sped the day looking for early migrants returning to our area to breed. Fee: $70 (includes transportation and entrance fees.) Waiting List only.
Saturday Morning Meet-up McClellan
Ranch, Cupertino (SCVAS headquarters) Sanborn County Park, Saratoga. Meet at Costanoan group area (fee required). Martial Cottle Park, 5283 Snell Ave, San Jose. Opens at 8 AM. Meet at Visitor Center. No Walk. Let's Go Birding tour to the Santa Cruz Mountains. Geng Road in Palo Alto off the Embarcadero. Meet at Bayland's Athletic Center. Call the store Friday night for location. indicates birders meet onsite at 8:15 AM without Lisa. |
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