Point Blue Conservation Science
Blake Barbaree is an experienced avian habitat ecologist currently working at Point Blue Conservation Science since August 2012, where responsibilities include managing a radio telemetry project focused on shorebird migratory connectivity in northern California. Prior to this role, Blake served as an Assistant Field Coordinator at Turnstone Environmental Consultants Inc., conducting field surveys for Marbled Murrelets and Northern Spotted Owls. Academic background includes a Master of Science in Wildlife Science from Oregon State University, where Blake conducted significant research on Marbled Murrelet nesting ecology and served as a lead instructor for undergraduate courses. Additional experience encompasses work as a Research Assistant at EcoHealth Alliance and as a Biological Sciences Technician for the U.S. Geological Survey, with a strong focus on avian studies and field research methodologies.
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Point Blue Conservation Science
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.