Bio
Mr. Zachary Hampson is an ecologist with 6 years of professional and volunteer experience. He has advanced visual and auditory bird identification skills and is very familiar with every order and family of birds in western North America as well as morphological and life history traits of birds. Through significant bird survey work throughout Santa Cruz County for the Santa Cruz County Breeding Bird Atlas Project, as well as numerous projects with H. T. Harvey & Associates, he has gained extensive experience with microhabitat associations and nesting biology of breeding birds of the central California region.
As a wildlife ecologist Mr. Hampson conducts nesting bird surveys, special-status species surveys, and construction monitoring. He is proficient with surveys for nesting and roosting burrowing owls; surveys for nesting raptors; surveys and exit counts for roosting bats; and diurnal, nocturnal, and larval surveys for special-status amphibians and reptiles including the northwestern pond turtle, California red-legged frog, and California tiger salamander.
Prior to joining Integral Consulting, Mr. Hampson was a field biologist and ornithologist at H. T. Harvey & Associates where he worked for 6 years.
Relevant Experience
Ecological Restoration Construction Support
I‐80 Westbound Cordelia Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility Project, Fairfield, California — Provided biological monitoring for special-status amphibians in support of the Interstate 80 West-bound Truck Scales Project in Fairfield, California. No special-status species observed.
Palo Alto Baylands Boardwalk Repair Project, Palo Alto, California — As a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service- (USFWS‑) approved biologist, conducted pre-activity surveys and monitoring for salt marsh harvest mouse and California Ridgway’s rail (RIRA) for the Palo Alto Baylands Boardwalk Repair Project construction and associated mitigation and restoration activities. Two RIRA were heard during monitoring.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Shoreline Project, Reach 1-3, Santa Clara County, California — Assisted USFWS-approved biologist Craig Fosdick with construction monitoring for the salt marsh harvest mouse during marsh vegetation removal in support of the South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Project at the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge in Santa Clara County. Conducted weekly nesting bird surveys and monitored broods of snowy plovers, killdeer, and black-necked stilts during the 2022, 2023, and 2024 nesting seasons. Conducted numerous snowy plover surveys and observed more than 30 active nests and broods.
Kobold Reach of Northern Drainage Channel Repairs, Dublin, California — Approved by the USFWS as a qualified biologist to conduct pre-activity surveys, biological monitoring, and relocations for California red-legged frogs and California tiger salamanders in support of the repair of a destabilized channel at a mitigation site located along the Kobold reach of Tassajara Creek in the Northern Drainage Conservation Area the project’s Biological Opinion.
Old Canyon Road Emergency Repair Project, Fremont, California — Conducted environmental awareness training sessions, pre-activity surveys, and biological monitoring in support of a bridge repair project on Old Canyon Road. Covered species included roosting bats, nesting birds, northwestern pond turtles, and California red-legged frogs.
East and West Channels Flood Protection Project, Sunnyvale, California — As a California Department of Fish and Wildlife-approved biologist, conducted biological monitoring and environmental training sessions for northwestern pond turtles and nesting birds in support of a riparian restoration project along a tidal channel in Sunnyvale, California. Served as lead field biologist conducting regular nesting bird surveys during the 2022 and 2023 nesting seasons.
Peralta Creek Tree Removal, Oakland, California — Provided biological compliance monitoring for roosting bats in support of tree removal occurring along Peralta Creek in Oakland, California. Trees were removed in sections and inspected for bats prior to chipping.
Wrigley, Ford, and Wrigley-Ford Creeks Routine Maintenance Project, Milpitas, California — As a California Department of Fish and Wildlife- (CDFW-) approved biologist, conducted biological compliance monitoring for the California red-legged frog and northwestern pond turtle in support of the City of Milpitas’ Wrigley, Ford, and Wrigley-Ford Creeks Routine Maintenance Project in Milpitas, Santa Clara County. Performed daily pre-activity clearance surveys, monitored vegetation removal, and submitted detailed daily field notes.
Newell Creek Dam Inlet/Outlet Project, Santa Cruz, California — As a CDFW-approved biologist, conducted over 90 hours of biological surveys and monitoring between June 2020 and October 2023 in support of the City of Santa Cruz’s Newell Creek Dam Inlet/Outlet project. Monitored dewatering activities for stranded fish and wildlife, conducted pre-activity nesting bird surveys, assisted with San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat nest relocations, conducted daily wildlife exclusion fence inspections, and performed biological compliance monitoring during work activities. During dewatering activities, relocated four California giant salamanders to suitable habitat outside the work area.
Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, Morgan Hill, California — Provided biological compliance monitoring during stream dewatering activities for sensitive riparian species, including the California red-legged frog, northwestern pond turtle, and Central California Coast steelhead, in support of the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project. Observed two California red-legged frog adults and one metamorph. Also observed known, historical golden and bald eagle nest sites to determine nesting locations for two pairs of bald eagles and three pairs of golden eagles in 2024 and 2025 in support of the project. Observed and monitored two bald eagle nests with chicks and monitored two golden eagle pairs to ensure the nests were not located in the survey area. Assisted with a Crotch’s bumble bee survey prior to test-pit drilling. Learned natural history and identifiable characteristics of bumble bees in the field. No Crotch’s bumble bees were observed.
Natoma Oaks Subdivision Project, Los Altos Hills, California — Conducted a pre-activity nesting bird survey and provided biological compliance monitoring for the California red-legged frog, northwestern pond turtle, and San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat in support of the Natoma Oaks Subdivision Project in Los Altos Hills, California. Also assisted with the relocation of San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat nest materials. More than 20 woodrat nests were relocated to support the project.
Highway 1/9 Intersection Project, Santa Cruz, California — Provided biological compliance monitoring for sensitive riparian species including the California red-legged frog and Central California Coast steelhead during stream dewatering activities for the Highway 1/9 Intersection Improvement project in Santa Cruz. Surveyed for suitable relocation pools downstream of dewatering activities and relocated 35 Sacramento suckers from the work area.
Alma College Cultural Landscape Rehabilitation Project, Unincorporated Santa Clara County, California — Provided biological compliance monitoring for the Alma College Cultural Landscape Rehabilitation Project located at Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve in Santa Clara County. Observed 12 northwestern pond turtles during monitoring activities.
Nesting Bird Surveys
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Shoreline Project, Reach 1-3, Santa Clara County, California — Assisted USFWS-approved biologist Craig Fosdick with construction monitoring for the salt marsh harvest mouse during marsh vegetation removal in support of the South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Project at the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge in Santa Clara County. Conducted weekly nesting bird surveys and monitored broods of snowy plovers, killdeer, and black-necked stilts during the 2022, 2023, and 2024 nesting seasons. Conducted numerous snowy plover surveys and observed more than 30 active nests and broods.
East and West Channels Flood Protection Project, Sunnyvale, California — As a CDFW-approved biologist, conducted biological monitoring and environmental training sessions for northwestern pond turtles and nesting birds in support of a riparian restoration project along a tidal channel in Sunnyvale, California. Served as lead field biologist conducting regular nesting bird surveys during the 2022 and 2023 nesting seasons.
Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, Morgan Hill, California — Provided biological compliance monitoring during stream dewatering activities for sensitive riparian species, including the California red-legged frog, northwestern pond turtle, and Central California Coast steelhead, in support of the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project. Observed two California red-legged frog adults and one metamorph. Also observed known, historical golden and bald eagle nest sites to determine nesting locations for two pairs of bald eagles and three pairs of golden eagles in 2024 and 2025 in support of the project. Observed and monitored two bald eagle nests with chicks and monitored two golden eagle pairs to ensure the nests were not located in the survey area. Assisted with a Crotch’s bumble bee survey prior to test-pit drilling. Learned natural history and identifiable characteristics of bumble bees in the field. No Crotch’s bumble bees were observed.
Eden Landing, Snowy Plover MOTUS Tagging, Hayward, California — Conducted western snowy plover and California least tern surveys with the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve. Gained experience surveying for western snowy plovers and California least terns, located four least tern nests and 16 snowy plover nests, assisted with capturing and banding of three least tern chicks, and handled two snowy plover eggs to determine age.
Bermuda Drive Bridge Rehabilitation Project, San Mateo, California — Conducted regular nesting bird surveys in 2024 in support of the Bermuda Drive Bridge Replacement Project.
Searsville Watershed Restoration Project, Unincorporated San Mateo County, California — Observed golden and bald eagle activity near Searsville Reservoir to ensure no nests would be disturbed by upcoming reservoir maintenance work during the 2024 nesting season. Observed one golden eagle nest and two bald eagle nests, all with chicks.
Pacheco Creek Reserve Restoration Project, Unincorporated Santa Clara County, California — Conducted a field investigation for foraging locations used by a known tricolored blackbird nesting colony during the 2021 nesting season in support of the Pacheco Creek Reserve Restoration project. Hundreds of tricolored blackbirds were observed, and multiple foraging locations were identified.
Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant Vegetation Management Program Permit Compliance Support, Sunnyvale, California — Conducted pre-activity surveys for nesting birds in support of monthly vegetation maintenance activities along pond edges and return channels at the Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plan.
Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve 2022 Wildlife Surveys, San Jose, California — Conducted multiple wildlife surveys in the Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve during the winter of 2022 to help document which species are present in the preserve. These surveys were aimed at identifying any special-status wildlife species, but primarily focused on waterbirds. One active Swainson’s hawk nest was observed near the preserve.
City of San Jose Six Outfall Repairs Project, San Jose, California — Lead field biologist conducting regular nesting bird surveys prior to the replacement of six outfalls along creeks and rivers during the 2021 and 2022 nesting seasons.
Union Road Bridge Replacement Project, Hollister, California — Conducted regular nesting bird surveys prior to bridge replacement projects along Uvas Creek and on Union Road during the 2023 and 2024 nesting seasons. Assisted with a daytime survey for roosting bats in support of the project. Guano was detected below multiple bridge pilings, and two large bat roosts were audibly detected within the joints of the bridge.
Private Client, Confidential Project, Sunnyvale, California — Conducted multiple nesting bird surveys in support of a pedestrian overcrossing construction project for a major technology campus in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County during the 2024 nesting season.
Private Client, Confidential Projects, Various Locations, Santa Clara County, California — Conducted pre-activity surveys for nesting birds, roosting bats, and special-status amphibians in support of a confidential project at several bridge locations in Santa Clara County in 2024 and 2025.
Private Client, Confidential Project, Santa Clara County, California — Lead field biologist conducting ongoing nesting bird surveys and nest inspections in support of the renovation of a large, open building in northern Santa Clara County. Conducts intensive searches for active nests to ensure that nesting birds are not disturbed by construction activities. Duties include locating active nests and communicating with contractors regarding locations to ensure protection of active nests or install deterrence materials where needed.
Big Basin Fire Debris and Tree Removal, Santa Cruz County, California — Conducted daily pre-activity nesting bird surveys and nest inspections in support of the 2020 Fires Debris and Tree Removal Assessment and Management Services Project in Big Basin State Park, Santa Cruz County. Conducted intensive searches for active nests, marked active nests for avoidance, assisted novice birders with bird identification and nest searching techniques, and completed daily field notes.
Private Client, Confidential Project, Sunnyvale, California — Conducted regular nesting bird surveys and active nest monitoring in support of a large office development project in Sunnyvale over a period of 2 years. Duties included locating active nests, establishing and monitoring non-disturbance buffers, and working with construction crews to ensure that the nesting birds were not disturbed by work activities.
Fair Oaks Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project, Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale, California — Monitored active white-throated swift nests in support of the City of Sunnyvale’s Fair Oaks Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation project. Observed bridge soffit vents for swift nesting activity to determine when nesting was completed.
Lower Penitencia Creek Improvement Project, Milpitas, Santa Clara County, California — Lead field biologist conducting nesting bird surveys and nest inspections in support of the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s Lower Penitencia Creek project. Identified active nests within the project’s work areas and removed old, inactive cliff swallow nests from multiple bridges along Lower Penitencia Creek.
Residences at Shoreline Gateway Project, Mountain View, California — Lead field biologist conducting regular nesting bird surveys in support of the Residences at Shoreline Gateway Project. Duties include locating active nests, removing inactive nests, and establishing and monitoring non-disturbance buffers around active nests.
U.S. Route 101 Express Lanes Project, Mountain View, California — Conducted pre-activity surveys for nesting birds in support of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (SCVTA’s) U.S. Route 101 Express Lanes Project in Mountain View.
Rinconada Water Treatment Plant Reliability Improvement Project, Los Gatos, California — Conducted a full season of weekly nesting bird surveys and active nest monitoring for Valley Water’s Rinconada Reliability Improvement Project. Conducted a pre-activity survey for San Francisco dusky-footed woodrats and provided a worker environmental awareness training session.
Pear Avenue Mixed-use Development Project, Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California — Conducted regular nesting bird surveys in support of the Pear Avenue Mixed-use Development Project. Conducted over 100 hours of surveys for raptors and non-raptors to ensure nesting birds were not disturbed by project activities.
Private Client, Confidential Project, San Bruno, California — Conducted nesting bird surveys and active nest monitoring in support of the construction of a new technology campus in San Bruno. Performed intensive surveys for raptors and non-raptors, and monitored active nests during work activities to ensure that nesting birds were not disturbed by project activities.
Invertebrate Surveys
Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, Morgan Hill, California — Provided biological compliance monitoring during stream dewatering activities for sensitive riparian species, including the California red-legged frog, northwestern pond turtle, and Central California Coast steelhead, in support of the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project. Observed two California red-legged frog adults and one metamorph. Also observed known, historical golden and bald eagle nest sites to determine nesting locations for two pairs of bald eagles and three pairs of golden eagles in 2024 and 2025 in support of the project. Observed and monitored two bald eagle nests with chicks and monitored two golden eagle pairs to ensure the nests were not located in the survey area. Assisted with a Crotch’s bumble bee survey prior to test-pit drilling. Learned natural history and identifiable characteristics of bumble bees in the field. No Crotch’s bumble bees were observed.
Private Client, Confidential Project, Mountain View, California — Conducted numerous monarch butterfly roost surveys consistent with guidance from the Xerces Society in Mountain View, Santa Clara County. On separate survey dates in winter 2024–2025, observed 70 clustered monarch butterflies and four loner monarch butterflies.
Cabrillo College Student Housing Development Project, Aptos, California — Conducted three monarch butterfly roost surveys consistent with guidance from the Xerces Society in Aptos, California, in support of the Cabrillo College Student Housing Development Project. No butterflies observed.
Burrowing Owls
Private Client, Confidential Project, San Jose, California — Conducted pre-activity surveys for burrowing owls and nesting birds prior to mowing activities on an undeveloped property. No burrowing owls were observed.
Eastridge to BART Connector Project, Santa Clara, California — Conducted pre-activity surveys for burrowing owls according to Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan requirements in support of SCVTA’s Eastridge to BART Connector. No burrowing owls were observed.
Newhall Yard Improvements Project, San Jose, California — Conducted pre-activity surveys for burrowing owls according to Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan requirements in support of the SCVTA’s Newhall Yard improvements projects. No burrowing owls were observed.
Moffett Federal Airfield Wildlife Permit Support, Mountain View, California — Conducts burrowing owl pre-activity surveys and monitoring activities in support of various operations and maintenance projects on Moffett Federal Airfield to support resource agency permit compliance. Serves as lead field biologist. Responsibilities include walking transects across suitable habitat areas, collecting individual burrowing owl identification information, and coordinating with site operations. Conducted over 1,000 hours of surveys and observed hundreds of burrows with owl sign (e.g., feathers, pellets, and whitewash), monitored owls during work activities, observed and monitored known owls which were banded on the site or elsewhere. Observed approximately 40 adult burrowing owls and four juveniles from 2020 to the present.
Fallon Village Development, Dublin, California, Dublin, California — Conducted annual surveys for nesting burrowing owls as part of long-term monitoring of a conservation area for the Fallon Village residential development. No burrowing owls were observed during the surveys.
Morgan Hill Apartments Development Project, Morgan Hill, California — Conducted a pre-activity survey for burrowing owls and nesting birds consistent with requirements of Condition 15 of the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan in support of the Morgan Hill Apartments development project. No burrowing owls were observed during the survey.
Special-Status Species
Newell Creek Dam Inlet/Outlet Project, Santa Cruz, California — As a California Department of Fish and Wildlife-approved biologist, conducted over 90 hours of biological surveys and monitoring between June 2020 and October 2023 in support of the City of Santa Cruz’s Newell Creek Dam Inlet/Outlet project. Monitored dewatering activities for stranded fish and wildlife, conducted pre-activity nesting bird surveys, assisted with San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat nest relocations, conducted daily wildlife exclusion fence inspections, and performed biological compliance monitoring during work activities. During dewatering activities, relocated four California giant salamanders to suitable habitat outside the work area.
Brackney Pipeline Replacement Project, Santa Cruz, California — Mapped approximately 30 San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat nests and potential relocation sites in support of the Brackney Pipeline Replacement project in Santa Cruz.
Cordilleras Mental Hospital Renovation Project, Los Altos, San Mateo County, California — Assisted with trapping and relocation of San Francisco dusky-footed woodrats in support of the Cordilleras Mental Hospital Renovation Project in Los Altos, San Mateo County. Approximately 30 nests were relocated, and 15 woodrats were captured and relocated using Tomahawk traps.
I-280/Foothill Avenue Off-Ramp Construction Project, Los Altos Hills, California — Assisted with the relocation of San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat nest materials in support of the I-280/Foothill Avenue Off-Ramp Construction Project. More than 50 nests were relocated to support the project.
Saratoga-to-the-Sea Trail Project, Saratoga, California — Assisted with the relocation of San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat nest materials in support of the Saratoga to Sanborn Connector Trail Project. Approximately 30 nests were relocated to support the project.
Winding Way Development Culvert Replacement Project, Woodside, California — Assisted with the relocation of one San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat nest in support of the Winding Way Development Culvert Replacement Project.
Stanford University HCP California Red-legged Frog Habitat Pond Project, Unincorporated Santa Clara County, California — Assisted with the relocation of a woodrat nest in support of a pond construction project at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County.
Kincaid Road Atmospheric River Event Emergency Repair Project, Santa Clara County, California — Conducted a reconnaissance-level survey for San Joaquin kit foxes in January 2025 in support of the Kincaid Road Atmospheric River Event Emergency Repair project in Santa Clara County. No kit foxes or potential dens were detected.
Herpetological Surveys
California High Speed Rail Project, Fresno to Bakersfield Segment, Fresno, Tulare, and Kern Counties, California — Assisted with a blunt-nosed leopard lizard survey in August 2024 in support of the California High Speed Rail project in Tulare County. Observed two blunt-nosed leopard lizards: one adult and one juvenile. Observed four side-blotched lizards and one whiptail.
Dublin Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) Mitigation Parcels, Dublin, California — Assisted 10(a)(1)(A)-permitted biologists with California tiger salamander aquatic larval surveys in stock ponds in support of the Dublin RES Mitigation Parcel Amphibian Surveys project. Dip-netted and identified four California tiger salamander larvae.
Lenihan Dam Burrow Inspection/Destruction Assistance, Los Gatos, California — Performed inspections of rodent burrows on the face of Santa Clara Valley Water District’s Lenihan Dam in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County. Using an endoscope camera, cleared each burrow of any special-status species so that the burrows could be subsequently collapsed. No special-status species were observed.
Alma Bridge Road Newt Mortality Study, Unincorporated Santa Clara County, California — Assisted with a Peninsula Open Space Trust California newt mortality study on Alma Bridge Road in Santa Clara County. Conducted weekly inspections of the roadway study area for California newt carcasses, checked pitfall trap arrays for newts and nontarget captures, released captured individuals, and filled out data sheets. During surveys, handled/released over 200 California newts and 20 rough-skinned newts.
Los Vaqueros Reservoir Watershed and Conservation Land Biological Support, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, and Alameda Counties, California — Provides ongoing assistance for 10(a)(1)(A)-permitted biologists with California red-legged frog and California tiger salamander aquatic larval surveys in the Los Vaqueros watershed in support of the Los Vaqueros Expansion Project in Contra Costa County. Performed annual population monitoring of 106 water bodies consisting of 87 ponds, 18 semi-permanent and alkali marshes, and the Mortero Wetlands. Conducted visual egg mass surveys, dip-net and seine surveys, daytime visual encounter surveys, and nocturnal eye-shine surveys. Identified and handled 8 and visually observed 12 California red-legged frog adults, handled and identified over 1000 California red-legged frog tadpoles, 1000 California tiger salamander larvae, 1 California tiger salamander adult, and handled 2 and visually identified 10 northwestern pond turtles.
Calero County Park Pond and Wetland Restoration Project, Santa Clara County, California — Assisted with a dip-net survey for larval pond species including the California red-legged frog and California tiger salamander at a pond near Calero Reservoir in Santa Clara County. One larval California tiger salamander was observed.
Coyote Ridge Mitigation Project, Unincorporated Santa Clara County, California — Assisted with two nocturnal visual encounter surveys for adult and metamorph California red-legged frogs in support of SCVTA’s Coyote Ridge Mitigation project. No individuals observed.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company General Habitat Conservation Plan Support, Sonoma, Contra Costa, and Alameda Counties, California — Assisted with a survey searching for recently metamorphosed California tiger salamanders as part of ongoing support for Pacific Gas & Electric’s Habitat Conservation Plan. No individuals observed.
Corte Madera Creek Bank Restoration, Portola Valley, California — Conducted a nocturnal visual encounter survey for California red-legged frogs in support of an emergency creek repair project along Corte Madera Creek. Only bullfrogs observed.
Roosting Bats
Union Road Bridge Replacement Project, Hollister, California — Conducted regular nesting bird surveys prior to bridge replacement projects along Uvas Creek and on Union Road during the 2023 and 2024 nesting seasons. Assisted with a daytime survey for roosting bats in support of the project. Guano was detected below multiple bridge pilings, and two large bat roosts were audibly detected within the joints of the bridge.
Rancho Canada Floodplain Restoration Project, Carmel Valley, California — Conducted multiple dusk emergence surveys and daytime roost assessments for roosting bats in support of the Rancho Canada Floodplain Restoration Project in Carmel Valley, California. Many bats were observed flying overhead, but none were detected emerging from trees being surveyed.
Private Client, Confidential Project, Alameda and Santa Clara Counties, California — As a California Department of Fish and Wildlife-approved biologist, conducted daytime and dusk emergence surveys for roosting bats in addition to general wildlife surveys in support of a confidential project in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties prior to the installation of fiber-optic cables on bridges in Santa Clara County. Approximately six California myotis were detected during one of the dusk emergence surveys.
Halsey House Project, Los Altos, California — Conducted a site assessment that included daytime and dusk emergence surveys for roosting bats in support of the Halsey House project. One Townsend’s big-eared bat was detected during the daytime survey, and guano was observed below the chimney of the house.
Private Client, Confidential Project, San Jose, California — Conducted multiple pre-activity surveys for roosting bats in support of a private technology campus project in San Jose, Santa Clara County. Duties involved searching large warehouses for signs of roosting bats. No roosting bats or active bat roosts were observed.
Private Client, Confidential Project, Redwood City, California — Conducted multiple pre-activity surveys for roosting bats and nesting birds in support of a development project in Redwood City, San Mateo County. No roosting bats or active bat roosts were observed.
Bat Surveys for PG&E Topock Compressor Station Groundwater Remediation, San Bernardino County, California — Assisted with roosting bat surveys in support of the PG&E Topock Compressor Groundwater Remediation Project in San Bernardino County in 2021 and 2023. During both years, assisted with dusk bat emergence counts, mist netting, and radio telemetry to locate radio-tagged bats and bat maternity roosts. Two different day roost colonies primarily occupied by California myotis and Yuma myotis bats were observed over four days. In 2021, six bats were captured and tagged in mist nets, and three bats were successfully relocated and tracked using radio telemetry. In 2023, assisted with setting up and tearing down mist nets, but did not capture or relocate any bats. Hundreds of bats were observed emerging at dusk from multiple roosting locations each year.
Lakeview Stables Project, San Jose, California — Conducted a dusk bat emergence count survey in support of the Lakeview Stables project. Duties included watching entrances to two buildings for bats to emerge in order to confirm whether bats use the structures for daytime roosts. Four bats were detected visually.
Education & Credentials
Highlights
6 years of experience
Avian ecology
Nesting bird and burrowing owl surveys and monitoring
Special-status species surveys and monitoring
Education & Credentials
B.A., Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz, California, 2019
Professional Experience
Wildlife ecologist, H.T. Harvey & Associates, 2020–July 2026
Field biologist, M.I.G. Consulting, 2020
Bird banding intern, Younger Lagoon Reserve, 2019
Intern, Santa Cruz County Breeding Bird Atlas, 2019
Intern, Forest Ecology Research Plot, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2018
Banana slug laboratory assistant, Leonard Lab, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2018
Volunteer, Elephant Seal Research at Año Nuevo State Park, Costa Laboratory/UCSC, 2017