Point Blue Conservation Science

Join us on Saturday, March 22nd, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for an LGBTQ+ Volunteer Day at the Novato Baylands! Volunteers will contribute to the restoration of the Novato Baylands, a mosaic of tidal marsh, seasonal wetland, and upland habitat near San Pablo Bay. Activities will include planting native plants, mulching, and weeding. Volunteers will learn how their efforts will increase biodiversity, benefit wildlife and local communities, and make the landscape more resilient to climate change. P.S. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to do some birdwatching!   This event is hosted by Save the Bay, Point Blue Conservation Science, & TurnOut. Learn more and register for this event: https://buff.ly/41hGeET #habitatrestoration #conservation #volunteeropportunity

🌿 🐦 🦇 Science in Action! We’re partnering with the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) on an exciting habitat restoration project to support wildlife! With funding from the Wildlife Conservation Board, this initiative will bring 140 bat boxes, bird nest boxes, and raptor perches to private lands across Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne counties—enhancing wildlife habitat while engaging local landowners in conservation. Since early 2024, our team has been working with CARCD to develop habitat assessment and structure suitability protocols. Now, we’re helping to establish a monitoring system to track how these structures support local bat and bird populations. Read more about this exciting project!🔗 https://buff.ly/4gYLaEj #scienceinaction #habitatrestoration #californiawildlifeconservationboard

🌾🐦 In case you missed it! Inside Climate News reported on BirdReturns, an innovative conservation program in the Central Valley. Along with being a vital agricultural hub for food production, the Central Valley is a lifeline for birds traveling along the Pacific Flyway. Thanks to a program called BirdReturns, agriculture is now helping these avian travelers. It's part of the Migratory Bird Conservation Partnership between The Nature Conservancy, Audubon California, and Point Blue Conservation Science and incentivizes Central Valley farmers to adopt practices that support birds' feeding and resting needs at key times during their impressive annual migration. This unique conservation model balances the needs of birds, farmers, and local communities in the Central Valley, proving that agriculture and conservation can work hand in hand. Check out the article to learn more! https://buff.ly/3Ch4jmF 📸: Liza Gross/Inside Climate News National Audubon Society The Nature Conservancy #BirdReturns #migratorybirdconservationpartnership #pacificflyway #migratorybirds #conservation

Point Blue's Farallon Islands program, in operation since 1968, has supported significant marine conservation and is facing serious funding challenges. Fixing this problem is possible but will require strong community and stakeholder support. Read the full SF Gate article: https://buff.ly/4ksz5un & learn how you can support the Farallon Islands: https://buff.ly/3ESN9Ni #FarallonIslands #PointBlueConservationScience #ConservationNews #BayAreaNews

🎉👏 Congratulations to Autumn Iverson, Ph.D., for receiving the Central Valley Joint Venture Special Recognition Award! 👏🎉  Autumn, Senior Avian Ecologist with the Pacific Coast and Central Valley Groups at Point Blue, received this award for her dedicated work on the CVJV Science and Knowledge Needs Plan for 2024-2034. She led an in-depth review of past studies, took an honest look at the present, and mapped out a plan to meet the emerging needs of the future. The result? A comprehensive guide that will shape research and monitoring efforts across the entire CVJV area of operations for years to come. Thank you, Autumn, for your incredible work and leadership! 👏🐦📚 Read more about Autumn's work! 🔗 👉 https://buff.ly/4hLLJTn #scienceinaction #cvjv #centralvalleyjointventure

📢📸 Last call! Don’t miss your chance to enter the 2025 CRCC Summit Photo Contest!  🌾 Submit your best shots of California rangelands by TOMORROW 2/21! 🏆 Winners will be announced on 3/4 at the CRCC Annual Summit. Follow the link for submission guidelines & contest entry instructions... 👉 🔗 https://buff.ly/3WSspLN Photo Credit: Stephanie Roundy (2024 Photo Entry) #CRCCSummitPhotoContest #CaliforniaRangelands

Thank you, Bay News Matters for the incredible feature on our work at Palomarin Field Station! 🙌🐦 For nearly 60 years, Point Blue scientists—dubbed modern-day bird seers—have been banding birds, collecting data, and tracking population shifts. This long-term research offers critical insights into our changing environment, with birds serving as early indicators of climate shifts and habitat loss. In addition to being a hub for conservation, Palomarin is also a community resource and a training ground for early career scientists. 🔬 Read more 👉 https://buff.ly/3CMAomV 📸: Charles Versaggi via Bay City News #PointBlueConservationScience #PalomarinFieldStation #Conservation

Want to help protect Snowy Plovers? 🐦🌊 Join the Snowy Plover Guardian Program, a volunteer effort led by the Monterey Audubon Society in partnership with California State Parks and supported by Point Blue! This program is a fantastic way to make a difference and engage in hands-on conservation work. As a Guardian, you'll play a key role in educating beachgoers and protecting these threatened birds along the Monterey Bay coast. Your efforts will support conservation research and help maintain critical shorebird habitats. 🌿 Spring Training Dates: 📅 Virtual Intro: Tuesday, Feb 25 @ 6 PM 📍 In-Person: Thursday, March 13, 1–3 PM & Sunday, March 16, 10 AM–12 PM @ Marina State Beach 🔗 Learn more & sign up: https://buff.ly/42YeZla #snowyplover #snowyploverconservation #coastalconservation #volunteeropportunity

Join the team! 🌿🐦 We're hiring for two exciting seasonal positions at Point Blue Conservation Science: Seasonal Wetland Ecologist I (apply by 2/24) and Western Snowy Plover Monitor (open until filled). If you're passionate about conservation and making a difference, check out the details and apply! 👉 🔗 https://buff.ly/3Ct3Mf8 #conservationjobs #pointblueconservationscience #californiaconservation

📸 Calling all Photographers! Show off your best shots of California rangelands in the CRCC Summit Photo Contest! 🌾  🗓 Submission Deadline: February 21, 2025 🏆 Winners Announced: March 4, 2025 Participants may submit up to three photos for a chance to win. Submissions will be judged by a panel of expert photographers, and winners will be announced at the CRCC Annual Summit. For more information on how to enter, visit: https://buff.ly/3WSspLN  Photo Credit: Stephanie Roundy (2024 Photo Entry) #CRCCSummitPhotoContest #CaliforniaRangelands #WorkingLands