We’ve Moved!

We’ve Moved!

After 8 years at a wonderful space for Balk Biological’s headquarters we have moved.   Our building was sold and we have relocated to Carlsbad.  The new space has a permanent taco truck out front and ,for our out-of-town clients, we are very close to Palomar...
A Rare Visit to San Clemente Island

A Rare Visit to San Clemente Island

San Clemente Island is the southern-most island of the Channel Islands. It is owned and operated by the United States military, which makes visiting the island a rare occasion for civilians, and even military personnel. The island serves as the final training ground...
A Mysterious Condor in the Wild

A Mysterious Condor in the Wild

When it comes to the most well-researched bird in North America, few, if any, can top the California condor (Gymnogyps californianus). This critically endangered new world vulture was on the brink of extinction, primarily due to lead poisoning, until 1987 when all...
Let’s Do The Time Warp Again!

Let’s Do The Time Warp Again!

It’s a jump to the left, and a step to the right! You can’t put your hands on your hips because you’re holding a phone. You could bring your knees in tight and do the pelvic thrust if you really wanted to make for a fun day in the field! Biological monitoring with the...
Balk Biological Holiday Get Together

Balk Biological Holiday Get Together

The Balk Biological team got together last month to celebrate the holidays.  The food and drinks were delicious. The white elephant present exchange was hilarious despite the absence of the glorious Bird Hat from the white elephant contributions.  The Bird Hat was...