Monthly Programs
Upcoming meeting:
Black Oystercatcher Monitoring
with Judith Romero - Assistant Project Biologist
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:00 PM
at Hopkins Marine Station - Izzy Abbot Lecture Hall
Black Oystercatcher Monitoring Program Update
with Judith Romero - Assistant Project Biologist
Monterey Audubon Society's BLOY project has officially hit 10 years of good, clean data after a few start-up years. Join Judi as she gives an update on the project by sharing what the data is telling us, sharing some stories from the field, and probably some extra-cute photos of BLOYs and their chicks.
Judi has worked alongside our Lead Project Biologist, Jennifer Parkin, for several years, primarily monitoring BLOY territories in Point Lobos, Pebble Beach, and along the Monterey Peninsula.
Starting in April 2026, lectures will be at the Izzy Abbott Lecture Hall at Hopkins Marine Station. We have made the decision to switch venues to utilize the larger space with enhanced audio and visual features. Unlike past events at Hopkins, this lecture is exclusively hosted by Monterey Audubon Society and does not require an RSVP. The doors will open at 5:45, and the lecture will begin at 6:00. We plan to conclude the evening with a social hour featuring snacks and beverages.
Future Presentations
June 2026 - Dr. Kelly Barr, CSUMB Ornithology professor
July 2026 - Jake Smtih, MPRPD - Rewilding of Palo Corona
August 2026 - Dr. John McCormack, Moore Laboratory of Zoology
October 2026 - Island Bird Conservation with Brad Keitt - American Bird Conservancy
Indoor Events with Monterey Audubon Society - For the health and safety of our community, we ask that everyone in attendance be up to date on all of their Flu/Covid/RSV vaccinations as appropriate. We invite you to wear a mask if that makes you more comfortable and request you to consider staying home if you have any symptoms of illness.
Past Presentations
To watch previously recorded presentations, head to the MAS YouTube channel. We are making every effort to Live Stream each month's presentation on YouTube which automatically uploads within a few days after the presentation.