Three of the most popular methods of home range estimation right now are the minimum convex polygon (MCP), kernel density estimation (KDE), and local convex hull (LoCoH).… Read more “MCP, KDE, and LoCoH”
Local convex hull or LoCoH in R
The local convex hull method of home range estimation is a relatively recent technique. It was developed in 2004 by Getz and Wilmers. You can read the… Read more “Local convex hull or LoCoH in R”
Transforming Coordinates from Lat Long to UTM
If you’re new to the world of movement and spatial ecology, its likely that you have all of your coordinates in latitude and longitude (lat long for… Read more “Transforming Coordinates from Lat Long to UTM”
Using R to Calculate KDE Home Ranges
One of the most common methods of calculating home ranges is to use kernel density estimates. While there are a multitude of different methods to do so,… Read more “Using R to Calculate KDE Home Ranges”
Look at the Kitties
They’re hidden very well. I heard them before I saw them. A hiss and a low growl. I was privileged to be a part of the team… Read more “Look at the Kitties”
Packard Scholar
*PLEASE NOTE, the UCSC Packard Scholar is not the same thing as the Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering. During the summer of 2016, I was privileged… Read more “Packard Scholar”
Reflecting on Pumas
Its been a great year. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would be able to approach pumas, either adults or kittens. Yet, here I… Read more “Reflecting on Pumas”
Some Spring 2016 Research
My research this past quarter has focused on fine scale site fidelity of northern elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park. The abstract is below. Abstract: Fine scale… Read more “Some Spring 2016 Research”
Puma Capture
The eyes. That’s the first thing you see. The light of your head lamp bouncing off the tapetum lucidum of the puma. I don’t know what I… Read more “Puma Capture”
