West Los Angeles Bird Club

WEST LA BIRD CLUB  

October 14, 2026

The West LA Bird Club welcomes Brenda Ramirez, a research Technician II with FLAPP, Moore Lab's Free-flying Los Angeles Parrot Project on evaluating how the non native Los Angeles parrot populations have changed genetically as they have adapted to their new habitats. The Moore Lab has been studying and documenting the DNA of the wild parrot flocks in LA.

Brenda has experience working with large citizen science datasets and incorporating them into spatial models to understand species distributions over thousands of years.  She has a  BS and MS masters degree from Cal State Poly Technic University, Pomona and works with FLAPP .

Many of the now wild parrots flying over Los Angeles were brought here from their native homes in Mexico and other parts of Central America as pets.  Through escape, accident, or intentional release, several parrot species have now established themselves in the City of Los Angeles and surrounding areas.  Their numbers seem to be increasing.  In the mid-1970's, the Moore Lab team documented only one handful of Red-crowned parrots in the city.  they now number in the thousands!  

We welcome all new members  that will be joining in 2026 and guests.

We really need more active participants to volunteer to help with the club.  Please speak with Doreen and Yolanda to find out how you can contribute to your club!

Please come early and help us set up and join or renew your memberships! We are looking for volunteers who would like to help with the club.  Remember the club is all of us!