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Vernon, Vt, Us

www.monadnockregionbirdingcup.com

Marlborough, New Hampshire

Designed study and conducted point counts monitoring Species of Greatest Conservation Need and their response to forest management at the Kensan-Devan Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Season Editor for New Hampshire Bird Records reviews the eBird reports for their season (Summer), writes the summaries of the highlights, and determines the reports to be published. The job requires intimate knowledge of the avifauna of New Hampshire, including their distrubution and phenology, good writing skills, familiarity with eBird and Excel, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Peterborough, Nh

Identify, count, and document migratory raptors that pass the Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory using established data gathering protocols. Educate and engage the visiting public about raptor conservation and monitoring. Serve as an information and education ambassador for HCCE and New Hampshire Audubon (joint position). Coordinate day-to-day volunteer activity at the observatory. Assist with the end of season report including documentation of observed species and numbers, visitor numbers and school group numbers, and providing context to this report.

Hancock, Nh

Determined potential vernal pools on Harris Center lands through spatial analysis ofknown vernal pools across the region with the use of LiDAR and Orthophotos within ArcMap. Conducted statistical analyses using R (e.g., logistic regression).

Harlemville, New York

Designed and conducted point counts monitoring orchard usage by birds in Upstate NY. Analyzed data and wrote report for Pilot Project on the Value of ‘Wild’ Nature for Production and of Production for ‘Wild Nature’ in Hudson Valley Apple Orchards .

Coxsackie, New York

Designed, managed, and conducted field research monitoring land usage by state-listed wintering raptors (Short-eared Owl/Northern Harrier) in the Coxsackie Grasslands. Analyzed data and wrote annual reports to be used in land development schemes developed by the Greene IDA.

Millbrook, New York

Mist-netted, banded, and reared four species of birds used for body burden and reservoir competency studies with black-legged ticks and associated pathogens . Trained, managed, and supervised a full banding crew. License: Federal Bird Banding Permit- 22921N

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Co-developed in-the-field project protocols and conducted field research determining nest success of threatened and endangered grassland breeding birds in relation to Department of Defense mowing standards (USAF regime). Searched for and monitored breeding grassland birds and their nests using standard grassland bird survey techniques. Licenses: Federal Bird Banding Permit- 21241E; Airfield Driver License (AF IMT 483).

Goshen, New Jersey

Assisted in the netting and banding of migratory shorebirds in the Delaware Bay ecosystem to study body mass and fat gain in Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers. Facilitated the capture of 39% more target species than the project’s previous high. Served as logistical support between organization and international researchers.

Bolinas, California

Conducted daily mist netting and banding operations monitoring long-term population demographics and migration patterns of passerines. Served as primary point counter in coastal scrub and riparian habitats. Standardized, entered, and managed large and long-term data sets.

Bolinas, California

Developed paper and web-based educational and outreach material for seabird and shorebird conservation efforts in the California Current and Pacific Flyway as well as for environmental educators alongside the USFWS. Educated commercial fishermen and boaters about anthropogenic threats to seabirds.

Lodi, California

Conducted daily nest searching, territory, and vegetative studies testing the efficacy of restoration efforts on riparian bird nest success rates. Performed periodic point counts and mist netting operations using MAPS protocols in both historic and restored riparian habitats. Performed nest vegetation and randomly generated transect vegetation studies.

Bremen, Maine

Guided 100+ puffin-watching cruises to Eastern Egg Rock Island in Muscongus Bay. Performed burrow, nest, mate, and food research studies on restored populations of three species of terns (Common, Arctic, and Roseate) and Atlantic Puffins.

Master Of Science - Ms, Conservation Biology

Activities and Societies: Antioch Bird Club (Founder and President): 2016-Present "Students in the Conservation Biology concentration.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental And Forest Biology (Cum Laude)

Activities and Societies: ESF Birding Club (Vice President): 2001-2003 "Both undergraduates and graduates can take advantage of the rich.

Associate Of Science - As, Math/Science