CONSULTING
I have provided a variety of consulting services, ranging from traditional avian surveys and impact assessment reporting for natural resource protection and responsible development, to species status assessments and data analysis for Governmental organizations, to authoring species ID accounts for NGO non-profit resource materials.
I have provided a variety of consulting services, ranging from traditional avian surveys and impact assessment reporting for natural resource protection and responsible development, to species status assessments and data analysis for Governmental organizations, to authoring species ID accounts for NGO non-profit resource materials.
Project Development & Data Analysis
I have provided consulting services through various collaborations with universities, NGOs, and Government Agencies. For example, in 2019, I managed a multi-disciplinary team in producing a complex research proposal package for Parks Canada and the Sable Island Institute toward the development of a long-term project to better understand the ecological interactions between mammals, birds, insects, plants and dune dynamics on Sable Island. In 2018, I completed a consulting contract with Acadia University and Environment and Climate Change Canada to assess habitat associations of Purple sandpipers and Harlequin ducks overwintering in Atlantic Canada (see the resulting publication here). In 2019/2020, I completed an analysis of spatial patterns in long-term population trends and dynamic breeding habitat attributes for American Woodcock breeding in Nova Scotia using a 50-year standardized Singing Ground Survey dataset, with Acadia University and the Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry (see the resulting publication here). You are welcome to contact me personally with inquiries for project management services.
I have provided consulting services through various collaborations with universities, NGOs, and Government Agencies. For example, in 2019, I managed a multi-disciplinary team in producing a complex research proposal package for Parks Canada and the Sable Island Institute toward the development of a long-term project to better understand the ecological interactions between mammals, birds, insects, plants and dune dynamics on Sable Island. In 2018, I completed a consulting contract with Acadia University and Environment and Climate Change Canada to assess habitat associations of Purple sandpipers and Harlequin ducks overwintering in Atlantic Canada (see the resulting publication here). In 2019/2020, I completed an analysis of spatial patterns in long-term population trends and dynamic breeding habitat attributes for American Woodcock breeding in Nova Scotia using a 50-year standardized Singing Ground Survey dataset, with Acadia University and the Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry (see the resulting publication here). You are welcome to contact me personally with inquiries for project management services.
Avian Monitoring
I have provided consulting services as an independent contractor both for Natural Resource Protection (e.g. Nature Conservancy of Canada) and responsible Natural Resource Development (e.g. wind farm or remediation projects) in the Maritimes. I conduct transect, point count and playback surveys for avian community composition with special attention to the presence of species-at-risk, surveys for breeding activity, and in the case of development projects, on-site pre-construction and post-construction general surveys as well as mortality surveys. I use standardized surveying techniques and produce high quality comprehensive reports. Along with my practical experience, my education in Environmental Sciences from the University of Guelph is a great asset to appreciating the importance of protecting our natural resources, the Environmental Impact Assessment process, and relevant protocols and legislation. Please contact me personally with inquiries for consulting services.
I have provided consulting services as an independent contractor both for Natural Resource Protection (e.g. Nature Conservancy of Canada) and responsible Natural Resource Development (e.g. wind farm or remediation projects) in the Maritimes. I conduct transect, point count and playback surveys for avian community composition with special attention to the presence of species-at-risk, surveys for breeding activity, and in the case of development projects, on-site pre-construction and post-construction general surveys as well as mortality surveys. I use standardized surveying techniques and produce high quality comprehensive reports. Along with my practical experience, my education in Environmental Sciences from the University of Guelph is a great asset to appreciating the importance of protecting our natural resources, the Environmental Impact Assessment process, and relevant protocols and legislation. Please contact me personally with inquiries for consulting services.
Species Status Assessments
I have provided consulting services as an independent contractor for Environment Canada. As part of Environment Canada's commitment to help maintain the diversity and abundance of migratory birds in Canada, the 'Status of Birds in Canada' website was created to synthesize the current status of nearly 400 species, along with conservation issues. This website provides a mechanism to track progress in how well birds are monitored in Canada and the success of ongoing conservation initiatives. In 2013, I assessed the status and authored species accounts of 31 non-breeding migratory seabird and shorebird species. Each account includes an assessment of current population status based on all available monitoring data, an assessment of the reliability of population status, changes in population status over the past 40 years, and a summary of the species' current designations, primary conservation concerns, and conservation strategies.
I have provided consulting services as an independent contractor for Environment Canada. As part of Environment Canada's commitment to help maintain the diversity and abundance of migratory birds in Canada, the 'Status of Birds in Canada' website was created to synthesize the current status of nearly 400 species, along with conservation issues. This website provides a mechanism to track progress in how well birds are monitored in Canada and the success of ongoing conservation initiatives. In 2013, I assessed the status and authored species accounts of 31 non-breeding migratory seabird and shorebird species. Each account includes an assessment of current population status based on all available monitoring data, an assessment of the reliability of population status, changes in population status over the past 40 years, and a summary of the species' current designations, primary conservation concerns, and conservation strategies.
World Wildlife Fund - Canada, Marine Species ID App - Sea ID
I have provided consulting services as an independent contractor for WWF-Canada. WWF-Canada has been developing an electronic multi-taxa identification tool (an application for cell phones and tablets) intended for use in identifying and reporting wildlife interactions and unintentional capture in fisheries operations. In 2016, I developed species accounts for 76 seabird, waterfowl, and shorebird species that occur in Canada's three Oceans. Each account includes a physical description of the species in all plumages (by season, sex and age), distribution maps, digital photographs, current COSEWIC status, and suspected or known interactions with specific fisheries. I also created a key using a combination of physical and behavioural traits to aid in narrowing down identification options. The app, called 'Sea ID' was launched in July 2016 and is now available here at the App Store.
I have provided consulting services as an independent contractor for WWF-Canada. WWF-Canada has been developing an electronic multi-taxa identification tool (an application for cell phones and tablets) intended for use in identifying and reporting wildlife interactions and unintentional capture in fisheries operations. In 2016, I developed species accounts for 76 seabird, waterfowl, and shorebird species that occur in Canada's three Oceans. Each account includes a physical description of the species in all plumages (by season, sex and age), distribution maps, digital photographs, current COSEWIC status, and suspected or known interactions with specific fisheries. I also created a key using a combination of physical and behavioural traits to aid in narrowing down identification options. The app, called 'Sea ID' was launched in July 2016 and is now available here at the App Store.
