#314 | Tracking the Dusky Grouse: A Journey Through Seasons and Space with Logan Clark

Birdshot Podcast

Nick Larson

Sports, Wilderness, Hobbies, Nature, Science, Leisure

4.6 • 936 Ratings

🗓️ 18 April 2025

⏱️ 81 minutes

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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 SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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