We offer bioacoustic consulting services for anyone interested in monitoring bird and wildlife populations, from Nonprofit groups interested in monitoring rare species, Federal and State agencies engaged in long-term population monitoring of breeding birds and other wildlife, to private landowners interested in surveying animals on their property. Contact Zach at zachgayk AT gmail.com to discuss your needs.
Our Consulting Services
Passive Acoustic Monitoring
We have many years of experience in the operation, field deployment, and logistics of using a variety of passive acoustic monitoring devices. We offer:
- recorder setup and retrieval
- data analysis, and report writing
- presentations and recommendations
- All services customized to fit your needs and budget
Monitoring Protocols for Birds and Wildlife
We are well versed in the theory and development of the best sampling protocols for a variety of bird and wildlife populations.
Bioacoustic Analysis of Large Datasets
We are experienced with bioacoustic analysis of large datasets, for both migratory and breeding birds. Our experience includes sound analysis in Raven, Audacity, Syrinx, Sound Finder, Avisoft, and R. We have approximately 20 years experience in data analysis and report writing.
Acoustic Identification of Bird vocalizations
We are experts in the identification of North American bird species by ear. Additional team members are experts in the acoustic identification of amphibians and bats.
