Wind Energy | K9 Conservationists

Monitoring at Wind Energy Facilities

Project Goals: assist in post-construction monitoring at wind energy facilities to detect bird and bat fatalities.

Project Details

Project Location: wind farm facilities across the midwestern USA

Project Partners: WEST, Inc. (teams as individual employees, not a K9C-specific project)

Project Duration: 3-6 months x 8 seasons

Targets Found (approx): confidential

Target Species

Any bird or bat species but especially the following:

Hoary bat

Lasiurus cinereus

Eastern red bat

Lasiurus borealis

Silver-haired bat

Lasionycteris noctivagans

Big brown bat

Eptesicus fuscus

Evening bat

Nycticeius humeralis

Myotis spp.

Myotis

Team Members

Handlers: Kayla, Heather, and Rachel

Dogs: Ellie, Niffler, Barley, Scottie, and Suki

What Our Project Partners Had to Say

"My team and I had the pleasure of working with Kayla and two [of K9 Conservationists'] wonderful dogs, Scottie and Barley. Kayla's positivity and adaptability were truly remarkable. She approached every challenge with a smile and a can-do attitude, making her a pleasure to work with. Scottie and Barley were not only well-trained but also incredibly adaptable to different environments, proving to be invaluable assets to our conservation efforts. Kayla's unique bond with her dogs and their combined skills made them an exceptional team in the world of conservation. I highly recommend Kayla and her K9 Conservationists for any project – they are a dynamic and positive force for the preservation of our natural world."

- Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant