BBI employs some of the most talented and respected biologists in California. 

Peter H. Bloom, Ph.D.

Zoologist

Founder and Vice President Peter H. Bloom, Ph.D. is an internationally acclaimed raptor biologist, having spent more than four decades studying, banding, and tracking hawks, eagles, kites, condors, and owls, and working with landowners and the regulatory agencies in conserving their habitats.  Dr. Bloom has published on the biology of raptors in more than 40 peer-reviewed scientific papers and technical reports and has spent over 950 hours conducting helicopter and fixed-wing nest survey work and aerial radio-tracking of raptors. He is considered one of the best all-around field biologists in California with his extensive knowledge and experience with all terrestrial vertebrate groups (amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals) and the vascular plants. 

Dr. Bloom has prepared or contributed to the production of numerous biological assessments and environmental impact reports for clients including, The Irvine Company, Rancho Mission Viejo, Tejon Ranch, Newhall Ranch, Ahmanson Ranch, Metropolitan Water District, and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.  He has also worked extensively with the Department of Defense, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, California Department of Fish and Game, and various non-profit conservation groups providing valuable research and advice, primarily on raptor ecology and conservation.

Kerry Ross

Biologist

Mr. Ross has over 21 years of professional experience as an avian biologist, including experience conducting raptor surveys at proposed wind farm sites in northern and southern California, and five years of raptor survey work for HawkWatch International in Nevada and Florida. He is an avid birder and possesses superior field identification skills, not just for raptors but for all avian taxa. Mr. Ross began working with BBI in 2015 and has conducted surveys for eagles and other raptors at a wind plant in the Tehachapi Wind Resource Area. He has experience with various raptor survey and data collection protocols and is adept at recording detailed data according to protocol while maintaining maximal coverage of a survey area. Mr. Ross is familiar with computer software programs often used to enter, store and organize raptor survey data, including the Microsoft Office suite, Google Earth, and web-based data entry forms and databases.

Rainey Barton

Project Manager/Biologist

Ms. Barton provides services for a wide range of project sizes and types - from single family homes to large spanning utility projects. In her capacity as a PM, she serves as a communication point with staff, sub consultants, outside vendors, clients, and regulatory agencies ensuring that all project needs are met with close adherence to project timelines and budgets. In addition, Ms. Barton is a field biologist with experience researching and managing environmental and biological resources throughout California. Areas of expertise include avian surveys and exotic species management. Ms. Barton is well versed in GIS software and frequently provides GIS analysis and data display using a variety of geospatial products. With many years of experience as an environmental consultant, she has valuable knowledge and expertise in the areas of resource management, conservation, habitat restoration, invasive species management, and the functions of regulatory bodies.

Rebecca Morales, President / CEO / CFO

Ms. Morales and Dr. Bloom have worked together to develop BBI into what it is today, providing the structure and support necessary for biologists and their field work.

Breanna Bartels,  Business Manager / Lead Office Manager

Ms. Bartels efficiently runs the day-to-day operations, ensuring a smooth exchange between client and management at BBI.   

Nicollet Overby, Banding Data Specialist

Ms. Overby manages Pete Bloom’s banding data going back to the 1970’s, and responds to members of the public when banded or tagged birds are reported. In addition, she organizes and maintains all banding databases, and creates reports as needed for banding-related projects.