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Birds

Experience with all common New England species, as well as rare species in the following groups:

Rare grassland birds, including Grasshopper Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow, Henslow’s Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, Sedge Wren, Upland Sandpiper.

Rare wetland birds, including American Bittern, Least Bittern, Sedge Wren, Pied-billed Grebe, Northern Harrier, King Rail.

Warblers, birds of prey, owls, and coastal and alpine birds.

Services Provided
  • Sampling protocols and study designs for a variety of species, habitats, and objectives
  • Surveys and inventories
  • Visual and auditory identification
  • Digital recording and playback of target species vocalizations
  • Habitat assessment, mapping of nests, territories, and distributions (GPS/GIS)
  • Mist netting and banding of individuals
  • Data analysis, presentation, and reporting
  • Develop conservation and management plans

Example Projects
  • Survey of grassland nesting birds for a transmission line corridor in Connecticut
  • Ornithological survey at the Littleville Dam Property (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
  • Monitored nesting Grasshopper Sparrows and other grassland species in Massachusetts
  • Ornithological survey for the Upland Biomonitoring Program of the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program: Fox Den WMA, Haley Farm WMA, Mount Greylock State Reservation, Winimusset WMA, West Hill Dam
  • Research on the migratory and nesting habits of Sedge Wrens in three midwest states
  • Research on nest site soil characteristics of Bank Swallows along the Connecticut River in Massachusetts
  • Research on the syntax and song development of American Robins in Western Massachusetts