Vaux’s Swifts using communal roosting site in Downtown Los Angeles.
Nature in L.A.
Seeking Swifts in L.A.
Every spring and fall, small migratory birds, called Vaux’s Swifts, pass through Los Angeles on their way to breed in the north or to spend winters in the south.
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Marcos Trinidad stands at the Audubon Center at Debs Park
Nature in L.A.
Voices of L.A. Nature: An Interview with Marcos Trinidad
Welcome to Voices of L.A. Nature, where we'll hear stories from a diverse range of Angelenos about their relationships with nature in L.A.
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A bird sits in nature.
Research and Collections
Our Expert on Birds
Dr. Allison Shultz, Assistant Curator of Ornithology, comments on an alarming study.
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Ryder Chapman (age 3 in this photo) helping his family participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Nature in L.A.
There Is a Bird
A poem dedicated to the children of the world who will be participating in this year's Great Backyard Bird Count.
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view from inside the apartment, looking out the window into downtown
Nature in L.A.
Charming Indeed
Finding a hummingbird habitat in Downtown Los Angeles.
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Nature in L.A.
A Charm of Hummingbirds in DTLA
Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) is cast as one of the most iconic concrete jungles, with skyscrapers, cars, and miles of concrete. 
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Odin Owl with handler
Naturalist
Owl About Odin
He may only weigh about a third of a pound, but this Museum resident packs a big personality punch.
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Naturalist
Our Bird Curator's New Perch
Meet Dr. Allison Shultz, the museum’s new Assistant Curator of Ornithology.
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Nature in L.A.
Bird's Nest Fungi, Exploding Eggs, and Mushroom Soup
Yay! Today I documented the first bird's nest fungus, Cyathus sp., in the North Campus
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