My Master’s research is concentrating on two deadly amphibian diseases: Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (also known as chytrid fungus), and Ranavirus. These two pathogens, along with other anthropogenic factors (habitat loss, pollution, climate change, etc) are causing many amphibian species to become threatened, endangered, and even extinct. By using environmental DNA I …
Yesterday for ‘work’ I hiked to an alpine lake roughly around 6,700 ft. in Central Oregon. The hike was short and as I approached the large lake, I could see smoke in the air, which made it hard to see the good views all around me. Although the views were …
Supporting population recovery of turtles and snakes at a partially mined peatland with a resident reptile community that includes 5 species at risk. [NOTE: map location is not specific, to protect sensitive sites]
Using forced hibernation to understand ideal winter habitat for snakes. NOTE: map location is not specific, to protect sensitive sites.
Describing hibernation habitat for Massasauga rattlesnakes
Studying disease dynamics in a bighorn meta-population
Mackenzie Nature Observatory bird migration monitoring station
Ecology of the northeastern coyote in New York City
Being flexible in what you eat has many advantages, especially when faced with seasonal changes in food availability.
Bush work means being ready for anything.
Life of a Biologist: We’re not the only regulars on the trails.
Bird migration monitoring station
Bird migration monitoring station
Bird migration monitoring station
Bird migration monitoring station
Bird migration monitoring station
Bird migration monitoring station
Bird migration monitoring station
Bird migration monitoring station
Bird migration monitoring station
