Azimuth Environmental
Wildlife Studies
Throughout our history, Azimuth's terrestrial biologists have conducted a range wildlife studies including.
Throughout our history, Azimuth's terrestrial biologists have conducted a range wildlife studies including:
Mammals
Impact of high density deer populations on the integrity of forest ecosystems including impacts on species of conservation concern;
Population ecology of White-tailed Deer;
Spatial behavior of White-tailed Deer with emphasis on seasonal migration (i.e. deer yarding behavior);
Spatial behavior of rabies vectors including Red Fox, Striped Skunk, Raccoon;
Spatial behavior of Black Bears and Coyotes with emphasis on dispersal;
Population ecology of Raccoon with respect to the control of rabies;
Assessment of forage supplies for Moose and White-tailed Deer including development of inventory methods; and
Behavioural studies of White-tailed Deer, Moose, Mountain Goat, Red Fox, Coyote, Striped Skunk, and Raccoon
Birds
Forest bird population census;
Territory mapping and behavioural studies of Ovenbird;
Spatial behaviour and flight path; assessment of gulls; and
Shorebird nesting studies including assessment of nesting success;
Herpetiles
Delineation of significant habitat of the endangered Spotted Turtle;
Functional assessment of critical habitat components of Eastern Hog-nosed Snake; and
Spatial and foraging behaviour of Desert Tortoise;
Our staff are proficient in the use of various habitat assessment and animal capture and marking techniques. Staff has extensive knowledge regarding the application of radio-telemetry techniques to assess movements and habitat use. These techniques have proven useful in the study of species at risk leading to delineation of significant habitat.