An Important Day for Democracy and Conservation
January 20, 2021
By Mani Oliva, CEO These past two weeks we have witnessed both the fragility and the resilience of democracy. From the violent attacks where messages of hate were prevalent, to the words of support and unity during the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris – ironically both occurring on the steps of the
Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change: From California to Spain to Scotland
December 17, 2020
by Mani Oliva, CEO It’s hard to believe that at this time last year I was halfway around the world in Madrid, Spain. I had the privilege of being there along with Dr. Libby Porzig, our Working Lands program Director, and Geoff Gordon-Creed, the Chair of our Board, to represent Point Blue at the annual
King Tide Crystal Ball
December 7, 2020
Written by Megan Elrod, Point Blue San Francisco Bay Biologist A King Tide of today could provide a glimpse of the normal daily tides of the future. We can think of them as one of nature’s “crystal balls.” For those unfamiliar with the phenomenon, a “King Tide” is a regular, predictable occurrence where the sun,
Deeply Grateful for You
November 24, 2020
As many of us educate ourselves on the complicated history of our country and many of the holidays we celebrate, these important days are taking on new meaning. This year, on Thanksgiving, we’re continuing our traditional focus of taking time to express gratitude for the wonders of nature, our outstanding staff, and you, our Point
Young Birders Reach New List Number Heights
November 16, 2020
Written by Lisa Hug This year has been challenging for all of us on many levels. Covid-19 was forcing us to be creative about how we participate in social events. And, the Bird-a-thon is a social event, and I have always made it a priority to emphasize teamwork on the Young Ancient Murrelets (YAMS) bird-a-thon
Science News: Science to Lift Your Spirits
November 12, 2020
A Foundational Moment While there have been many challenges this year, 2020 represents a significant milestone for shorebird conservation science at Point Blue. Last month the foundational paper from our internationally collaborative Migratory Shorebird Project was published in Avian Conservation and Ecology. Our new paper validates the methodology and partnership network we have developed over
The Election, Climate Change, and Conservation Science
November 10, 2020
by Mani Oliva, CEO As we congratulate the incoming administration of President Elect Joe Biden and Vice President Elect Kamala Harris, we recognize that many important challenges will require their immediate and sustained attention. These include a continuing global pandemic, our national health and economic structures, and very serious social and racial justice questions. Underpinning
A Tradition Unlike Any Other, The Ornicyles’ Bird-A-Thon Adventure
November 4, 2020
Written by Megan Elrod Bird-a-thons, a tradition unlike any other. Wait, I stole that from somewhere…sports! Remember those? Birding is a sport y’all. Birding hard is definitely a sport when you’re on a bike for ten hours whilst birding. Birding and biking are particularly spectacular socially distanced sports, taking solo sweating to the max, entering
Dropped Anchovies and Hawks Soaring on the Wind
November 4, 2020
Written by Meredith Elliott Our Bird-A-Thon team is Krill It Up and is composed of Point Blue staff, interns, and volunteers that work out of our marine lab at our Point Blue headquarters. This year the team was composed of myself, interns Olivia Boisen and Rebecca Forney, and volunteer Laura Lee Miller. Originally we planned
Birding by Bicycle from the Breakers to the Bay
November 4, 2020
One of our top fundraisers of our 42nd Annual Bird-A-Thon, David Wimpfheimer shares his day of birding for conservation below. Thank you, David and all of your sponsors! The stars were brilliant at 5:45 on the morning of October 13. Orion stood out in the southern sky while in the opposite direction an incredibly bright
