Dr. Trina Bayard

Director of Bird Conservation, Audubon Washington

In addition to her formative experiences exploring Puget Sound tide-pools and Cascade mountain meadows, Trina’s path to Audubon includes more than ten years of experience on a broad range of plant and wildlife studies in eastern Oregon, coastal California and coastal Connecticut including her doctoral research on Saltmarsh Sparrows. Trina’s perspective is shaped by her experience working in the public and private sectors and her studies and travel in East Africa and Southeast Asia. She brings to Audubon a dedication to advancing bird conservation in a way that is scientifically relevant, inclusive of the diverse constituencies making up our state and flyway, and mindful of how future generations may connect with and be inspired by birds.

Articles by Dr. Trina Bayard

Developers are leading the WA clean energy process. Here’s why that’s a bad idea
Press Center

Developers are leading the WA clean energy process. Here’s why that’s a bad idea

— Originally published in the Tri-City Herald. Co-authored by Trina Bayard, Audubon Washington, and Mitch Friedman, Conservation NW
Fostering Healthy Shorelines 
Coasts

Fostering Healthy Shorelines

— Restoration of shoreline habitats is a win-win for birds and coastal communities  
You Can Still Root for This Seahawk
Press Center

You Can Still Root for This Seahawk

— New federal legislation — the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act — would help fight migratory birds' decline
A Regional Framework for Monitoring Birds for Conservation
AuduBlog

A Regional Framework for Monitoring Birds for Conservation

— The Salish Sea Estuaries Avian Monitoring Framework creates a shared methodology for use in avian monitoring, improving ability to support multi-species habitat management and restoration of vital estuary habitat.
PUGET SOS Act: Driving Investments to Protect and Restore Puget Sound Birds
Press Center

PUGET SOS Act: Driving Investments to Protect and Restore Puget Sound Birds

— Landmark legislation passes to advance Puget Sound Recovery
The historic Northwest heat wave that killed shellfish could spell trouble for marine birds
AuduBlog

The historic Northwest heat wave that killed shellfish could spell trouble for marine birds

— Extreme heat related to climate change threatens food supply for marine birds in Salish Sea
Our Blueprint for a Healthy, More Resilient Puget Sound
Coastal Estuaries

Our Blueprint for a Healthy, More Resilient Puget Sound

— Audubon’s new conservation strategy identifies the most important places for birds and people in Puget Sound.