Point Blue Conservation Science
@pointblue.bsky.social
Our mission is to conserve birds, other wildlife, and ecosystems through science, partnership, and outreach. We find nature-based, community-driven solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss. Learn more at www.pointblue.org.
🌊🦉🧪🌎 Head to your local tidal marsh & help @kingtides.bsky.social document the #KingTides 1/2 + 1/3! #KingTides offer rare birding opportunities (birds are much father upland than usual) & a peek into what future everyday water levels may look like as sea levels rise. shorturl.at/TAjxX
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🌊🦉🧪🌎 Head to your local tidal marsh & help @kingtides.bsky.social document the #KingTides 1/2 + 1/3! #KingTides offer rare birding opportunities (birds are much father upland than usual) & a peek into what future everyday water levels may look like as sea levels rise. shorturl.at/TAjxX
❄️🧪🌎 Happy #solstice from Antarctica! Because #Antarctica is in the Southern Hemisphere, today marks their #summersolstice. While we head into the longest night of the year up north, our Penguin Science Team is gearing up for their longest day of research at Cape Royds. Happy #wintersolstice!
December 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
❄️🧪🌎 Happy #solstice from Antarctica! Because #Antarctica is in the Southern Hemisphere, today marks their #summersolstice. While we head into the longest night of the year up north, our Penguin Science Team is gearing up for their longest day of research at Cape Royds. Happy #wintersolstice!
👀🦉🌎🧪🐦 Join the #PointBlue team! We're hiring 3-4 Conservation Science #BirdBanding Apprentices at the Palomarin Field Station in Point Reyes/Bolinas! Learn more: shorturl.at/Z6PtY and apply by DECEMBER 23RD, 2025! #Birds #ConservationJobs
December 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
👀🦉🌎🧪🐦 Join the #PointBlue team! We're hiring 3-4 Conservation Science #BirdBanding Apprentices at the Palomarin Field Station in Point Reyes/Bolinas! Learn more: shorturl.at/Z6PtY and apply by DECEMBER 23RD, 2025! #Birds #ConservationJobs
🦈🧪🦑🌎 Part III: Mystery solved! #GreatWhiteSharks are still hunting, but they’re targeting different prey and leaving less visible evidence, resulting in fewer detected attacks.
#SharkAttack #FarallonIslands
#SharkAttack #FarallonIslands
December 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🦈🧪🦑🌎 Part III: Mystery solved! #GreatWhiteSharks are still hunting, but they’re targeting different prey and leaving less visible evidence, resulting in fewer detected attacks.
#SharkAttack #FarallonIslands
#SharkAttack #FarallonIslands
🦉🌎🧪 TY @sfgate.com for covering the Farallones murrenados! During breeding season, hundreds of thousands of #CommonMurres swirl over the island before landing en masse. Once reduced to 6K, the Farallon population has rebounded to 500K thanks decades of monitoring and #conservation. shorturl.at/ZZJZQ
December 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
🦉🌎🧪 TY @sfgate.com for covering the Farallones murrenados! During breeding season, hundreds of thousands of #CommonMurres swirl over the island before landing en masse. Once reduced to 6K, the Farallon population has rebounded to 500K thanks decades of monitoring and #conservation. shorturl.at/ZZJZQ
🦈🧪🦑🌎 #SharkAttack Part II is here! Something’s changed at the Farallon Islands. Can you guess what the #GreatWhiteSharks are hunting now?
December 12, 2025 at 11:17 PM
🦈🧪🦑🌎 #SharkAttack Part II is here! Something’s changed at the Farallon Islands. Can you guess what the #GreatWhiteSharks are hunting now?
🦈🧪🦑🌎 Farallones #sharkattack sightings are on the decline but California White Shark Project re-sighting data show that #GreatWhiteShark presence has increased. So why are we seeing fewer attacks? Drop your guesses in the comments and we’ll be back tomorrow with Part II!
December 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
🦈🧪🦑🌎 Farallones #sharkattack sightings are on the decline but California White Shark Project re-sighting data show that #GreatWhiteShark presence has increased. So why are we seeing fewer attacks? Drop your guesses in the comments and we’ll be back tomorrow with Part II!
🦋🧪🌎 Scientists from Point Blue & @xercessociety.bsky.social are using Bluetooth-enabled ultra-light radio tags to track butterflies! This new tech provides unprecedented data and helps scientists guide #conservation actions to support the iconic #MonarchButterfly migration. Watch: shorturl.at/UbwPI
December 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
🦋🧪🌎 Scientists from Point Blue & @xercessociety.bsky.social are using Bluetooth-enabled ultra-light radio tags to track butterflies! This new tech provides unprecedented data and helps scientists guide #conservation actions to support the iconic #MonarchButterfly migration. Watch: shorturl.at/UbwPI
🐧🧪❄️🌎 Calling all penguin-interested classrooms and the Antarctic-curious! Join #PointBlue and partner #penguin biologists LIVE from #Antarctica to learn about #penguinscience, ecology, and #conservation. Join us virtually on 12/15/25, 12/18/25, 1/6/26, or 1/9/26! Learn more: shorturl.at/8Udde
December 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🐧🧪❄️🌎 Calling all penguin-interested classrooms and the Antarctic-curious! Join #PointBlue and partner #penguin biologists LIVE from #Antarctica to learn about #penguinscience, ecology, and #conservation. Join us virtually on 12/15/25, 12/18/25, 1/6/26, or 1/9/26! Learn more: shorturl.at/8Udde
Last week’s #KingTides put on a show along the Petaluma River! 🌊📸 Here are a few snaps from Friday's record-high tide. Missed it? You’ll get another chance on January 2 + 3! Save the date!
December 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Last week’s #KingTides put on a show along the Petaluma River! 🌊📸 Here are a few snaps from Friday's record-high tide. Missed it? You’ll get another chance on January 2 + 3! Save the date!
Every winter, #CommonMurres flood back to the #FarallonIslands to breed. Strong NW winds are their cue, some mornings we see 350–400k murres (nearly the entire Farallon population) gather offshore, then take to the sky in giant looping formations called Murrenados before landing en masse. 🦉🌎🧪
December 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Every winter, #CommonMurres flood back to the #FarallonIslands to breed. Strong NW winds are their cue, some mornings we see 350–400k murres (nearly the entire Farallon population) gather offshore, then take to the sky in giant looping formations called Murrenados before landing en masse. 🦉🌎🧪
🌊 Head to your local tidal marsh & help @kingtides.bsky.social document the highest tides of the year 12/4 + 12/5! #KingTides offer a peek into what future everyday water levels may look like as sea levels rise. As always, please remember to stay safe + respect wildlife! 🦉🌎🧪 shorturl.at/TAjxX
December 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
🌊 Head to your local tidal marsh & help @kingtides.bsky.social document the highest tides of the year 12/4 + 12/5! #KingTides offer a peek into what future everyday water levels may look like as sea levels rise. As always, please remember to stay safe + respect wildlife! 🦉🌎🧪 shorturl.at/TAjxX
The new SF Bay State of the Birds website brings San Francisco Bay’s habitats to life with interactive maps and insights on bird population trends.Visit sfbaystateofthebirds.org to explore now. #SFBayStateoftheBirds 🦉🌎🧪
December 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The new SF Bay State of the Birds website brings San Francisco Bay’s habitats to life with interactive maps and insights on bird population trends.Visit sfbaystateofthebirds.org to explore now. #SFBayStateoftheBirds 🦉🌎🧪
🦉🌎🧪 The Palomarin Banding Summary for June/July 2025 is here! The summer season was filled to the brim with #fledglings and unusual captures, including a #RosebreastedGrosbeak, two #NorthernSawwhetOwls, and two #BeltedKingFishers! Check out the full summary to learn more: shorturl.at/ecqIo
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🦉🌎🧪 The Palomarin Banding Summary for June/July 2025 is here! The summer season was filled to the brim with #fledglings and unusual captures, including a #RosebreastedGrosbeak, two #NorthernSawwhetOwls, and two #BeltedKingFishers! Check out the full summary to learn more: shorturl.at/ecqIo
🦉🌎🧪 The Palomarin Banding Summary for April/May 25' is live! Highlights: the foreign recapture of a #SwainsonsThrush banded in Mexico, a #WesternFlycatcher set a new longevity record, and a rare #PileatedWoodpecker! In total, our team captured 273 new birds and recaptured 304. 🔗 shorturl.at/9TISl
November 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🦉🌎🧪 The Palomarin Banding Summary for April/May 25' is live! Highlights: the foreign recapture of a #SwainsonsThrush banded in Mexico, a #WesternFlycatcher set a new longevity record, and a rare #PileatedWoodpecker! In total, our team captured 273 new birds and recaptured 304. 🔗 shorturl.at/9TISl
🧬🐧🧪🌎❄️🦉 New research from our #PenguinScience team and collaborators! An international team of scientists identified 35 viral genomes found in Antarctic penguins–offering a rare window into how wildlife and viruses evolve together in one of the planet’s most extreme environments. shorturl.at/rTGy9
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
🧬🐧🧪🌎❄️🦉 New research from our #PenguinScience team and collaborators! An international team of scientists identified 35 viral genomes found in Antarctic penguins–offering a rare window into how wildlife and viruses evolve together in one of the planet’s most extreme environments. shorturl.at/rTGy9
🦉🌎🧪 New #SFBayStateOfTheBirds article from @baynature.org! Learn about the importance of long-term monitoring, get insights from our very own Julian Wood, Point Blue’s San Francisco Bay program leader, and discover which Birds in the Bay Are Doing OK (and which need our help). 🔗 shorturl.at/kn0VL
November 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
🦉🌎🧪 New #SFBayStateOfTheBirds article from @baynature.org! Learn about the importance of long-term monitoring, get insights from our very own Julian Wood, Point Blue’s San Francisco Bay program leader, and discover which Birds in the Bay Are Doing OK (and which need our help). 🔗 shorturl.at/kn0VL
🦉🌎🧪 The San Francisco Bay State of the Birds website identifies specific actions to improve ecosystem health, reduce threats to bird populations, and guide restoration across the Bay. See the full list of recommendations at sfbaystateofthebirds.org/actions/ #SFBayStateOfTheBirds
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🦉🌎🧪 The San Francisco Bay State of the Birds website identifies specific actions to improve ecosystem health, reduce threats to bird populations, and guide restoration across the Bay. See the full list of recommendations at sfbaystateofthebirds.org/actions/ #SFBayStateOfTheBirds
🦉🌎🧪 The new San Francisco Bay State of the Birds website shows baywide trends, regional insights, and species data all in one place. See how bird populations are doing and what that means for the Bay’s future. Visit sfbaystateofthebirds.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🦉🌎🧪 The new San Francisco Bay State of the Birds website shows baywide trends, regional insights, and species data all in one place. See how bird populations are doing and what that means for the Bay’s future. Visit sfbaystateofthebirds.org
🌎💧🧪Effective water management is key to California’s ecological and economic health. We’re participating in powerful partnerships like #FloodplainForward & #BirdReturns to collaborate on multi-benefit solutions for wildlife & people. Read & discover more #CaliforniaWater wins: shorturl.at/6sD07
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🌎💧🧪Effective water management is key to California’s ecological and economic health. We’re participating in powerful partnerships like #FloodplainForward & #BirdReturns to collaborate on multi-benefit solutions for wildlife & people. Read & discover more #CaliforniaWater wins: shorturl.at/6sD07
What can #birds tell us about the health of the #SanFranciscoBay? A lot, it turns out! We’re proud to see Point Blue’s SF Bay Program Leader, Julian Wood, featured in @kqedscience.bsky.social for his insights on the newly launched #SFBayStateOfTheBirds website! 🌎🧪Learn more: shorturl.at/DVYXZ
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
What can #birds tell us about the health of the #SanFranciscoBay? A lot, it turns out! We’re proud to see Point Blue’s SF Bay Program Leader, Julian Wood, featured in @kqedscience.bsky.social for his insights on the newly launched #SFBayStateOfTheBirds website! 🌎🧪Learn more: shorturl.at/DVYXZ
🦉🌎🧪 Why #birds? They provide important information about the health of our habitats. Track population trends and see how restoration and conservation efforts are making a difference in San Francisco Bay. Visit sfbaystateofthebirds.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🦉🌎🧪 Why #birds? They provide important information about the health of our habitats. Track population trends and see how restoration and conservation efforts are making a difference in San Francisco Bay. Visit sfbaystateofthebirds.org
#SFBayStateOfTheBirds made it into Maven's Notebook! Read the daily digest: shorturl.at/CuEnR 🦉🌎🧪💧
October 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
#SFBayStateOfTheBirds made it into Maven's Notebook! Read the daily digest: shorturl.at/CuEnR 🦉🌎🧪💧
🦉🌎🧪 The new San Francisco Bay State of the Birds website is live! See how #bird populations are changing across the Bay and what it means for habitat health. This data will inform important restoration and land management decisions. sfbaystateofthebirds.org
October 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🦉🌎🧪 The new San Francisco Bay State of the Birds website is live! See how #bird populations are changing across the Bay and what it means for habitat health. This data will inform important restoration and land management decisions. sfbaystateofthebirds.org
🌎 With support from the Point Blue Roots Program, White Buffalo Land Trust has launched an 80-acre #WatershedRestoration project at Jalama Canyon Ranch. We are so proud to support this project advancing #HabitatRestoration and watershed resilience on CA’s Central Coast! Shorturl.at/HGBU2
October 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🌎 With support from the Point Blue Roots Program, White Buffalo Land Trust has launched an 80-acre #WatershedRestoration project at Jalama Canyon Ranch. We are so proud to support this project advancing #HabitatRestoration and watershed resilience on CA’s Central Coast! Shorturl.at/HGBU2