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.

Neotoma stephensi near the 4 corners

Flagging marking gopher mounds

pinon mouse

pinon mouse

white-tailed antelope squirrel

Kangaroo rat grass nest in a Tomahawk trap

Shermans in a row

small mammal trackway

A silky pocket mouse with cheeks stuffed full of oats.