Point Blue Conservation Science (Point Blue) is dedicated to conserving birds, other wildlife, and ecosystems through innovative scientific research, restoration, outreach and extensive partnerships.  Our highest priority is to reduce the impacts of habitat alteration, climate change and other threats to wildlife and people, while promoting adaptation to the changes ahead..

Point Blue is a non-profit organization founded in 1965 as Point Reyes Bird Observatory.  Point Blue is a leader in bird and ecosystem research, conservation management support, habitat restoration, conservation education, and conservation training.  Point Blue primarily researches birds due to their role as excellent indicators of environmental health, but we also study other species and all of our work is in an applied ecosystem context.

Point Blue is headquartered in Petaluma, California and maintains field research sites throughout California, other parts of Western North America, and Antarctica.

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Research

Point Blue Conservation Science

Manuel Oliva

Sylvie Amstutz

Laura Robison

Emily Patterson

Matthew Wong

Kylie Crisostomo-Rickman

Kha Khan

Kate Howard

Alison Pollack

Corey Shake

Grant Ballard

Kait Schroeder

Geoffrey Geupel

Beth Randolph Huang

Gina Graziano

Lishka Arata

The Biological Research and Conservation team at Point Blue Conservation Science conducts innovative research and conservation efforts focused on birds and ecosystems. This multidisciplinary team collaborates with partners to assess environmental health, implement habitat restoration projects, and develop adaptive management strategies that address the impacts of climate change and habitat alteration. Their work is essential in promoting biodiversity and ensuring the sustainability of wildlife populations across various ecosystems.

Biological Research and Conservation

Financial and Operational Support

Leadership Team

Biological Research and Conservation

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Financial and Operational Support

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