Stallcup Tribute Bird Walkers

Please visit Point Blue's Events page for details on this year's Rich Stallcup Tribute Bird Walk.

Rich Stallcup (1944-2012) was an extraordinary naturalist and teacher who touched the lives of countless people. He played a pivotal role in the rise of birding as a national pastime—especially the love of birds as a motive for conservation. Rich was one of the founding biologists of the Point Reyes Bird Observatory in the 1960s – the organization that has now grown to become Point Blue Conservation Science; inspired thousands of people to dedicate their lives to conservation; participated in some of the landmark battles to save wild places in California; and was a source of endless wisdom about the living world. Although we lost a great friend when Rich passed away, in December 2012, Point Blue will forever carry on his legacy of devotion to conserving “all things wild.”

About the Bird-A-Thon named in honor of him:

Now in its 46th year, this event is an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow as a nature-loving community and to raise conservation funds to secure a healthy planet. The goal is to identify as many bird species as possible in a 24-hour period between September 15 and October 15. Please consider helping our team members reach our fundraising goal by making a donation or by pledging a dollar amount per bird seen.

Thank you for your generous support of our team and help in spreading the word. To learn more about Point Blue Conservation Science and their climate-smart conservation initiatives, visit their website at www.pointblue.org.

Team Cover Photo: Rich Stallcup at Point Reyes Bird Observatory in 1964

Make a donation online by clicking "donate" above, or mail a check made out to Point Blue Conservation Science to ATTN: Rich Stallcup Bird-A-Thon, Point Blue Conservation Science, 3820 Cypress Dr STE 11, Petaluma, CA 94954 (and please include the name of the birder or team you are supporting in the memo line).

Please note: If you would like to make a pledge per species, please select a team member's individual page. Your pledge will be counted toward the team's fundraising total.