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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Thursday, April 23, the Redbud Audubon Society will host a zoom program presented by Elizabeth Meisman focusing on the Northern California Osprey Collaborative, a new, community-driven raptor research initiative working to better understand and conserve breeding ospreys across this region.
The program will start at 7 p.m. and registration can be accomplished by going to Redbud’s website, www.redbudaudubon.org, and clicking on the link on the home page. The link for the meeting will be emailed to you.
Anyone who lives in Lake County, and has an interest in the wildlife here, most likely has noticed the multitude of osprey nests located in communities surrounding the lake as well as along various roads and byways.
The program will include fascinating information about the iconic osprey along with images and a video.
There are few sights more thrilling than an osprey hovering above the water, wings beating steadily, before plunging feet-first to capture a fish. Known as the “fish hawk,” the osprey is a powerful symbol of healthy waterways – and thanks to decades of conservation, it’s also one of our great wildlife success stories.
Created to help fill important knowledge gaps in regional raptor research, the Osprey Collaborative project aims to expand monitoring efforts beyond Humboldt Bay to coastal areas, reservoirs, and river systems throughout Northern California, including areas like Lake County and Clear Lake.
This research is led by Elizabeth Meisman at Cal Poly Humboldt. “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,” Meisman explained.
A dedicated conservation communicator and mentor, Lizzi provides extensive training opportunities through hands-on research, supervising student interns conducting independent senior projects as part of the long-term monitoring program.
Each season, she has coordinated and trained dozens of volunteers, fostering the development of early-career scientists and building capacity for collaborative field research. She regularly engages landowners, youth, and community members through presentations, classroom visits, birding trips, and banding demonstrations.
If you are interested in contributing to community-based raptor research – or if you know of any Osprey nests please share observations or questions at NorCalOsprey@gmail.com.
For information about the Redbud Audubon Society go to www.redbudaudubon.org.
