Tree Ascension
Getting into the canopy allows us to make observations that would otherwise be impossible to make from the ground. We specifically look for animals, install frog tubes, set audible recording devices, and place camera traps looking for all animals.
Frog Tubes
Some of the litter we pick up becomes perfect tools for monitoring frogs. These homemade tubes are made of old coke bottles and attract frogs for survey work. We are interested in frog population composition in relation to rivers, human disturbance, and certain plant communities. See how we make them here.
Audio Recording
Setting up recording devices allows us to detect frog calls even when we are not in the field. This can be especially useful when determining the presence of some frogs and toads that only call during limited times (e.g., Spadefoot toads that wait until heavy rains). See how we set them up and analyze recordings here.
Game Trail Cameras
Trail cameras can tell us what is frequenting our study sites when we are not there. Whether it be hunters, armadillos, bears, or deer – we can gather useful information that could explain some of the science we are conducting. See our trail camera photo gallery here.
Snake Lungworm Monitoring
An invasive snake lungworm is making its way across Florida. Determining the prevalence and intensity of this spread can be accomplished by testing deceased snakes. We partake in this research by opportunistically checking for lungworms in roadkill snakes. More info on the program can be found here.
Invasive Plants
There will inevitably be invasive plants at our study sites. Along with removing them to preserve natural habitat, we also record the species and density of these invasive plants to determine if they are impacting our native wildlife.
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