Established in 1966, the Palomarin Field Station is one of the oldest field stations in Western North America. Palomarin scientists have made unique contributions to the fields of ornithology, ecology, and conservation. Here, we share some of the most important science stories emerging from 60 years of data collection and research at Palomarin.
Palomarin Field Station
DATA EXPLORER
Welcome! We invite you to explore data that spans decades and learn more about birds and science!
How Are the Birds Doing?
Explore some of the latest bird numbers and how they change over time at one of the oldest, continuously-running banding stations in the United States.
Tracking a changing climate
Learn about weather patterns at Palomarin, and how weather and climate change affect bird populations through changes in migration timing, body size, and more.
Habitat & community change
Take a tour of the habitat changes in the Palomarin study area since 1966, and see how the bird community is responding.
Crossroads & Connections
See how Palomarin is home to birds migrating from thousands of miles away, much like the hundreds of interns who have studied them here, and how we find out where birds come from to inform conservation.
Plan your visit!
We welcome visitors to the Palomarin Field Station! We are located at the south end of the Point Reyes National Seashore, a hotspot for avian biodiversity with nearly 490 bird species recorded — the greatest number of any national park! Visitors are welcome to explore our Nature Center, take a walk down to Fern Canyon along our Nature Trail, and join our scientists for a banding demonstration to learn how we collect this important data. Check here for more information about how to check our current banding schedule and schedule a group visit.
Become a Steward of Palomarin
The decades of data collection shown here, along with our early-career training programs and outreach efforts, have only been possible thanks to our community of supporters. Stewards make up the primary source of funding support for the field station’s core operations and will help ensure that Palomarin continues to be a leader in conservation science, training, and outreach for decades to come. You can be a part of this community by becoming a Steward of Palomarin today!
Want to know more?
- Join our next Palomarin event
- Read and subscribe to the Palomarin blog
- Watch our Science Stories from Palomarin webinar series
- Reach out to the Palomarin team: Kristen Dybala, Ph.D., Research Director, kdybala [AT] pointblue.org
Get Involved
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