I survey the small mammal population to determine local and regional diversity, abundance, and temporal fluctuations in diversity metrics. Many of my surveys are made in conjunction with fossil deposits in order to compare fossil and modern diversity. See photos below for a preview of small mammal field work.

pinon mouse

Shermans in a row

A silky pocket mouse with cheeks stuffed full of oats.

pinon mouse

Flagging marking gopher mounds

small mammal trackway

Kangaroo rat grass nest in a Tomahawk trap

Neotoma stephensi near the 4 corners

white-tailed antelope squirrel