The Northern California Osprey Collaborative

The Northern California Osprey Collaborative is a new, community-driven raptor research initiative working to better understand and conserve breeding Ospreys across our region. Created to help fill important knowledge gaps in regional raptor research, the project aims to expand monitoring efforts beyond Humboldt Bay to coastal areas, reservoirs, and river systems throughout Northern California.

This research is led by Elizabeth Meisman at Cal Poly Humboldt and is building a collaborative network of researchers, community scientists, and youth groups. We are currently seeking volunteers to help locate Osprey nests and assist with monitoring throughout the breeding season. Whether you have a known nest to report or are interested in participating in nest monitoring, your contributions can make a meaningful difference.

In addition, a statewide survey of breeding Peregrine Falcons is underway and also welcomes volunteer participation.

If you are interested in contributing to community-based raptor research—or if you know of any Osprey or Peregrine Falcon nests—we would love to hear from you. Please share observations or questions at: NorCalOsprey@gmail.com