The Northern California Osprey Collaborative is a community-driven network dedicated to studying and conserving breeding Ospreys across Northern California.
Our Team
Elizabeth Meisman
The project is led by Elizabeth Meisman, a graduate student at Cal Poly Humboldt and local wildlife biologist studying raptors. Elizabeth has worked with Ospreys for over a decade, a species central to her research and conservation interests.
Founder
Matt Delgado
Founding Partner
Mentor/CollaboratorBloom Biological Inc.
Dr. Pete Bloom
Mentor/CollaboratorCal Poly Humboldt
Dr. Matt Johnson
Mike van Hattem
CollaboratorCalifornia Department of Wildlife
Katie Rian
CollaboratorCalifornia Department of Wildlife
Research AideCal Poly Humboldt Wildlife alumnus
Vanessa Ramirez
Research AideCal Poly Humboldt Wildlife alumnus
Nic Abler
Kate Bellville
CollaboratorTalons & Scales
How you can help!
Contribute your Observations
Have you spotted an Osprey nest? Your sightings help us expand the geographic reach of our monitoring efforts across Northern California. Share known nest locations with us via the Contact form — every observation counts!
Donate to Support our Monitoring Efforts
Every dollar donated goes directly toward supporting our field work — from gas and color bands to creating paid, hands-on learning opportunities for the next generation of wildlife biologists.
Share Our Mission
Help us grow! The more researchers, birders, land managers, and community scientists who know about this project, the better we can understand and protect Ospreys across our region. Share our website, follow us on social media, and help us build something lasting.