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 locations where long term data is available, e.g. fossil deposits, in order to compare past to present diversity.

Kangaroo rat grass nest in a Tomahawk trap

pinon mouse

A silky pocket mouse with cheeks stuffed full of oats.

Neotoma stephensi near the 4 corners

small mammal trackway

Shermans in a row

white-tailed antelope squirrel

pinon mouse

Flagging marking gopher mounds