The goal of this project was to create a genetic toolkit for identifying breeding bird populations and assigning individuals to those populations. Ultimately, such tools could be used to assess population-level impacts when there are conflicts with birds at infrastructure construction sites.
Using Anna’s hummingbird as a case study, the researchers propose to develop a genetic toolkit to assess how Caltrans construction projects impact bird populations.
This project uses time lapse cameras to monitor sea-level rise in both California and Georgia. Results could inform adaptational infrastructure planning as sea-level rise continues.
This policy brief presents results from a study that measured wildlife reactions to traffic noise and light near California highway crossing structures.
This project studies how sensitive species react to traffic noise and light. The researchers then apply this information to the effectiveness of wildlife crossing structures.
This policy brief summarizes findings from research that examined the presence and behavior of animals at highway crossing structures to understand the effects of noise and light from a highway on wildlife behavior.
Presentation slides from the webinar "Using Advanced Camera Systems for Environmental Monitoring of Transportation Corridors" from Dr. Fraser Shilling.
This research brief summarizes findings and implications from the project where researchers at UC Davis sequenced entire genomes for 40 individual Anna’s hummingbirds (Calypte anna) from across California to identify breeding populations and develop a genetic toolkit to assign individuals to those populations. The presence of this species at bridge construction sites has resulted in construction delays in part because little information exists on the status of different populations within the species.
