RESEARCH
I am interested in wildlife ecology and demography across broad spatial scales, and in benefiting the conservation of endangered and threatened species.
My master’s research is focused on acoustic monitoring of the California spotted owl (Strix occidentalis occidentalis) in the Sierra Nevada. I seek to assess the spatial and temporal aspects of spotted owl vocalizations using bioacoustic monitoring data. My research aims to establish the “vocal home range” size of spotted owls, account for false detections of nonresident owls and, if possible, determine pair and breeding status from vocalizations alone. This research will increase our understanding of spotted owl vocalization patterns and demonstrate new ways of utilizing data from acoustic monitoring programs.
EDUCATION
M.S. Wildlife Ecology | U. of Wisconsin, 2021
B.S. Environmental Science | University of Washington, 2017
Kelly*, K., C. Wood*, K. McGinn*, A. Kramer*, S. Sawyer, S. Whitmore*, D. Reid*, S. Kahl, A. Reiss*, J. Eiseman*, W. Berigan*, J. Keane, P. Shaklee, L. Gallagher, T. Munton, H. Klinck, R.J. Gutiérrez*, and M. Z. Peery (2023). Estimating population size for California spotted owls and barred owls across the Sierra Nevada ecosystem with bioacoustics and demographic data. Ecological Indicators. 154:110851.
Kramer*, H.A., K.G. Kelly*, S.A. Whitmore*, W.J. Berigan*, D.S. Reid*, C.M. Wood*, H. Klinck, S. Kahl, P.N. Manley, S.C. Sawyer, et al. (2023). Using bioacoustics to enhance the efficiency of spotted owl surveys and facilitate forest restoration. Journal of Wildlife Management e22533. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22533
Reid*, D.S., C.M. Wood*, S.A. Whitmore*, W.J. Berigan*, H.A. Kramer*, N. Kryshak*, J.J. Keane, S.C. Sawyer, R.J. Gutiérrez*, H. Klinck, and M.Z. Peery (2022). Breeding status shapes territoriality and vocalization patterns in spotted owls. Journal of Avian Biology doi.org/10.1111/jav.02952
Reid, D.*, C.M. Wood*, S.A. Whitmore*, W.J. Berigan*, J.J. Keane, S.C. Sawyer, P.A. Shaklee, H.A. Kramer*, K.G. Kelly*, A. Reiss*, N. Kryshak*, R.J. Gutiérrez, H. Klinck, and M.Z. Peery (2021). Noisy neighbors and reticent residents: Distinguishing resident from non-resident individuals to improve passive acoustic monitoring. Global Ecology and Conservation 28:e01710. doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01710
Wood*, C.M., C. Zulla*, S. Whitmore*, D. Reid*, H.A. Kramer*, J.J. Keane, S.C. Sawyer, K. Roberts, B. Dotters, H. Klinck, W. Berigan*, and M.Z. Peery (2021c). Illuminating the nocturnal habits of owls with emerging tagging technologies. The Wildlife Society Bulletin 1-6. DOI: 10.1002/wsb.1156