Season Opener
The air is humid and warming as we creep into a coastal summer, shaded by… Read More »Season Opener
My Research
Going Batty
Following my visit to Umpqua National Forest, I needed to scope out my other known… Read More »Going Batty
Umqua National Forest
Summer is rapidly approaching, which means it almost time for field work! This is both… Read More »Umqua National Forest
To Catch a Bat
Here we are, only 9 days left until the Spring Equinox! In the time since… Read More »To Catch a Bat
The Bats of Benbow
Species: Myotis yumanensis (Yuma myotis) Location: The Benbow Inn, southern Humboldt County. Based on my… Read More »The Bats of Benbow
Wild and Scenic Riverways
I’ll admit, I’ve been slacking here lately. I finally started collecting data (yay!), so organizing… Read More »Wild and Scenic Riverways
Confessions of a Scientist
Hope you are ready for a myth shattering expose about one thing…science (and scientific research)… Read More »Confessions of a Scientist
Digging Holes and Installing Poles
I’ve graduated from assembling bat boxes to sticking them into the ground. I spent my… Read More »Digging Holes and Installing Poles
Na na na na na na na na…Bat box!
Spent my Monday assembling and painting 7 bat boxes. I was expecting it to take… Read More »Na na na na na na na na…Bat box!
Bat Speak: A Master’s degree Project
For me, there is nothing better than looking up on the ceiling or rafters of… Read More »Bat Speak: A Master’s degree Project