Date: 4/18/26 11:50 am From: Marina Suh via groups.io <marina...> Subject: [sbcobirding] SB Audubon April Program: Observing and Conserving California Coastal Seabirds #SBAS
Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History are pleased to present:
*Observing and Conserving California Coastal Seabirds*
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Fleischmann Auditorium at the SB Museum of Natural History
Avian researcher *Dan Robinette* will deliver an illustrated public lecture titled “Observing and Conserving California Coastal Seabirds”, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Fleischmann Auditorium at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. The event is presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
During this presentation, Dan Robinette will introduce the many seabird species that are dependent on California’s coastal and nearshore habitats, discuss the threats they face, and highlight some of the
conservation victories giving these birds hope. He will present on current scientific studies and conservation efforts and discuss participatory science opportunities for coastal communities.
Robinette is the Coastal Program Leader for Point Blue Conservation Science (www.pointblue.org). He currently leads research and monitoring programs along the California coast with much of his work focused on developing marine birds as indicators of ecosystem condition.
Robinette’s research projects include investigating the impacts of human disturbance, climate change, and habitat restoration on coastal breeding birds. He currently serves on the California Least Tern Management Science Advisory Group, the Elegant Tern Task Force, the Montezuma Wetland Restoration Project Technical Review Team, and the Sanctuary Advisory Council for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.
This lecture is open to everyone. Advance ticket purchase is recommended in order to guarantee admission. General admission tickets ( https://tickets.sbnature.org/events/019c53dc-b6b6-4295-9424-cf243caa7117 ) are $5 and are available in advance on the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s website and will also be available for purchase at the door the night of the event, if still available.
