When Isabella (Isa) Melendez began her scientific illustration apprenticeship with us in the middle of June, the canvas was blank and full of potential. What she filled it with delighted us all and we hope it will inspire you too! Her task was to bring some of our recent peer-reviewed scientific publications to life. She
Science Tags: shorebird conservation
Migration: From Landbirds to Shorebirds
For over 60 years, birds have been at the heart of Point Blue’s mission. The organization was founded to study bird migration along the Pacific Flyway, and we now have the longest running population study of landbirds in North America west of the Mississippi River and the largest coordinated research network of shorebirds in the
Drawing Connections: Plovers, Dunes, and You!
We can all do something to protect dunes and their sensitive species. Learn more about the ecosystem, species, and actions to take, big and small.
The remarkable story of one resilient female snowy plover
This remarkable story of one resourceful and persistent plover illustrates the interconnectedness of important and diverse bay area landscape features, and how active restoration efforts are helping provide multiple options for local wildlife.
Shared Birds, Shared Opportunities
Earlier this spring we visited MSP+ grant partners in El Salvador and Guatemala. Both SalvaNATURA and FUNDAECO are working closely with local communities and salt producers as part of their projects to raise awareness of the needs of shorebirds and more.
Preparing for Takeoff: Field Report and Lessons Learned from a Mexico Field Site Visit
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of launching a new program. And there’s really nothing like getting out from behind our computer screens and out into the field.
Una Mujer con Mucha Fuerza en Buena Compañía /A Powerful Woman in Good Company
I didn’t expect to be moved to tears when I sat down to interview Diana Eusse. Diana is the South American Lead of our Migratory Shorebird Project partnership and Biologist with Asociación Calidris. I met with her in early March 2022 during one of her visits to the United States. Her perspective and approach to collaboration is palpable.
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