In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson talks with Logan Clark, a graduate researcher, about his extensive study on dusky grouse migrations and behavior. They discuss the challenges and innovations in monitoring wildlife, including the use of autonomous recording units (ARUs) and GPS tracking. Logan shares insights from his fieldwork, the modeling techniques applied for abundance estimation, and the future directions for dusky grouse research.

02:08 Pheasant Fest Experience

02:45 Poster Session and Networking

09:02 Research and Monitoring Techniques

37:40 Microphone vs. Human Detection

39:26 Challenges in Grouse Detection

40:07 Occupancy and Abundance Estimates

42:33 Machine Learning in Bird Detection

44:44 Developing Detection Models

52:50 Unexpected Discoveries

55:47 GPS Tracking and Grouse Movements

01:03:44 Future Research Directions

01:12:12 Career Aspirations and Challenges

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