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Surveys and Monitoring

We conduct surveys and monitoring of key animal species and communities to inform status and trend assessments and assist in setting conservation priorities. 

Burrowing Owl Chicks   Mike F. in canal    Blacktailed Prairie Dog standing

Zoology Surveys and Monitoring Projects

Petersen, N., K. Johnson, and J. Smith. 2014. Pinyon Jay Monitoring Program for New Mexico. Natural Heritage New Mexico Report #14-382. University of New Mexico Biology Department, Albuquerque, NM.
Smith, J., M. Freehling, K. Johnson, and N. Petersen. 2016. Lake Holloman Wetland Complex Area invertebrate and bird monitoring, 2014 final report. Natural Heritage New Mexico Report #16-100. University of New Mexico Biology Department, Albuquerque, NM.
Smith, J., K. Johnson, and N. Petersen. 2016. Grassland/shrubland raptor surveys at Holloman Air Force Base 2009-2014, final report. Natural Heritage New Mexico Report #16-389. University of New Mexico Biology Department, Albuquerque, NM.
Gunnison's Prairie Dog web map viewer
Black-tailed Prairie Dog web map viewer