Why Hire Me?

Species: Golden-Cheeked Warbler

Federal Status: Endangered

Location: Central Texas, USA

Environmental consulting teams hire me when they need an experienced field biologist who can deploy quickly, work independently, and produce defensible survey data on active infrastructure and conservation projects.

Available as an insured subcontract wildlife biologist through Travel Twist Biologist LLC for projects across Texas, Nevada, and nationwide assignments.

Subcontract wildlife survey inquiries:
projects@traveltwistbiologist.com

Surveys & Habitat Assessments

At Travel Twist Biologist, I integrate ArcGIS mapping tools with high-resolution habitat data and the most up-to-date base map sources to evaluate potential wildlife habitat before heading into the field. This GIS-based pre-field analysis helps streamline project planning by identifying likely habitat zones early—saving time, reducing costs, and increasing survey efficiency.

Once target areas are mapped, I conduct detailed field evaluations to confirm habitat presence, assess site conditions, and document ecological features. With years of field experience and a practical, science-driven approach, I provide assessments that are targeted, defensible, and aligned with environmental regulations.

📝 Need a habitat assessment or biological survey?
Submit your inquiry through the contact form, and I’ll be in touch to discuss your project goals, timelines, and provide a custom quote.

Biological Surveys

Comprehensive assessments to evaluate ecosystems, species, and habitats for informed decision-making.

Permitted Avian Presence/Absence & Habitat Surveys

At Travel Twist Biologist, I provide habitat assessments and presence/absence surveys for the federally listed Golden-cheeked Warbler (Setophaga chrysoparia) and Black-capped Vireo (Vireo atricapilla) following U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) protocols.

Habitat determinations are typically completed in a single site visit and can be scheduled year-round. If suitable habitat is present, I conduct focused presence/absence surveys during the breeding season (generally March through May). These surveys involve five visits per season for up to three years, unless presence is confirmed earlier. All surveys involve walking transects with both visual and auditory detection methods.

I hold a USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) recovery permit authorizing work with these species and have extensive experience surveying hundreds of acres across Central Texas. My work supports regulatory compliance while maintaining scientific integrity.

About me

Hi, I’m Lizzy—founder of Travel Twist Biologist LLC and an independent subcontract wildlife biologist supporting environmental consulting teams with protected-species monitoring, avian surveys, and compliance-focused field support across Texas, Nevada, and nationwide assignments.

With over 13 years of experience as a field biologist, I specialize in habitat assessments, golden-cheeked warbler presence/absence surveys, MBTA compliance surveys, and technical biological reporting for infrastructure, utility-scale energy, and land-management projects. My fieldwork spans ecosystems from the deserts of Nevada to the tropical rainforests of South America.

I provide defensible field data collection and subcontract wildlife survey support for projects requiring protected-species compliance and environmental permitting coordination.