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GMI wetland scientist performing a wetland delineation.

Field Projects

MARS® Avian Study and NEXRAD Analysis, Long Island Offshore Wind Park, New York

GMI used two MARS® units to monitor avian activity and migration patterns in the study area. GMI biologists recorded avian observations during the fall and spring migrations. In addition to the onshore avian radar system, an offshore MARS® unit collected horizontal and vertical data to study the passage rates, flight directions, altitudes, and area distribution of birds within the proposed wind park.

Avian Radar Study, Cheyenne Bottoms, Kansas

GMI conducted a radar range feasibility study of migrating waterfowl for the Royal Air Force Kinloss, Scotland. GMI developed avian visual survey protocols and conducted bird surveys to ground-truth a mirror-system MARS® unit during peak spring waterfowl migration.

Avian, Vegetation, Wetland, and Habitat Surveys for a Wind Power Facility, Kodiak Island, Alaska

GMI conducted surveys at proposed wind turbine sites during spring and fall migrations and in winter and summer. GMI identified native plant communities within the wind resource area to determine wildlife habitat relationships. GMI delineated vegetation types to provide an indication of the species type that may utilize the wind resource area.

Raptor Surveys, Hoosac Wind Project, Massachusetts

GMI avian biologists conducted preconstruction raptor surveys for Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to determine altitudes of raptors relative to wind turbine heights and raptor distribution with respect to the ridgeline and wind turbines. GMI post-study analysis determined weekly and monthly counts and the spatial and altitude distribution of migrant raptors.

Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan, U.S. Navy, Puerto Rico

GMI developed a natural resources management plan which included endangered boa and habitat surveys at the former U.S. Naval Roosevelt Roads installation.

Biological Assessment, U.S. Navy, Puerto Rico

In 2007, GMI conducted threatened and endangered species surveys, analyzed the data, and developed a biological assessment that is an amendment to the Live Impact Area biological assessment of 2006. Field work was conducted at the former U.S. Naval Vieques installation. 

Raptor Surveys, New Mexico

GMI continues to conduct point count surveys for aplomado falcons at various sites. Since 2004, GMI biologists have identified and recorded all avian species present on the survey routes according to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service protocol.

Biological Monitoring and Vegetation, Habitat, Endangered Bird Species, and Noise Surveys, U.S. Air Force, New Mexico

GMI led this 5-year study for the U.S. Air Force to determine potential impacts to several listed bird species from low-level military overflights. GMI monitored and analyzed the potential impacts to the threatened Mexican spotted owl from 2000 through 2005. GMI conducted call, behavior, vegetation, and habitat surveys and was responsible for noise monitoring and video surveillance at selected sites. All field work was conducted according to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service survey protocol and permit restrictions were followed. As an additional component of this project, GMI tracked military aircraft through the study area using the MARS®.

Endangered Species Surveys, New Mexico

GMI continues to conduct point count surveys for southwestern willow flycatcher at various sites. Since 2004, GMI biologists have identified and recorded all avian species present on the survey routes according to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service protocol.