Each dot is a GPS location collected between 2015-2023.
Austen A Lorenz
(He/Him)Austen Lorenz is a Geographer with the U.S. Geological Survey's Western Ecological Research Center.
In this role Austen conducts spatial analyses for ecological research. His main focus is on analysis of wildlife GPS telemetry to understand migration and habitat use. He produces research visualizations, maps, and web based reproducible data visualizations.
Austen received a M.S. in Geographic Information Science at San Francisco State University in 2018. His thesis looked at remote sensing and hydrogeomorphic classification of mountain meadows.
Professional Experience
2019 - Present: Geographer, USGS Western Ecological Research Center
2017-2019: Remote Sensing and GIS Analyst (Graduate Student Contractor), USGS Western Geographic Science Center
Education and Certifications
M.S., Geographic Information Science, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA (2018)
B.A., Environmental Studies, Prescott College, Prescott, AZ (2010)
Science and Products
AIMS for Wildlife
Waterbird Ecology and Movement in the Saline Lakes
Goose Population Dynamics in the California Central Valley and Pacific Flyway
Suisun Marsh Waterfowl and Wildlife Studies
Integrating Remote-Sensing and Ecological Forecasting into Decision-Support for Wetland Wildlife Management in the Central Valley of California
Waterfowl Ecology in California and the Pacific Flyway
Dixon Field Station
Data describing habitat use and availability for wild waterfowl in California, USA
Waterfowl GPS Observations in North America from 2015 to 2023 for Custom Wildlife Report Example for Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
Waterfowl Disturbance in California and Nevada (2018)
Locations of Pacific Flyway Ducks in and near Commercial Livestock Facilities of the Western USA (2015-2021)
Habitat Structure Maps for the California Central Valley 2013-2017
Wetland Moist Soil Seed Maps for the Central Valley of California 2007-2017
Each dot is a GPS location collected between 2015-2023.
Fall migration routes for tule geese in 2019 (five geese) and 2020 (four geese) through arrival at Summer Lake Wildlife Area, Oregon. This area experienced massive wildfires in 2020 which resulted in aberrant migration behavior, increased energetic demands, and increased mortality risk.
Fall migration routes for tule geese in 2019 (five geese) and 2020 (four geese) through arrival at Summer Lake Wildlife Area, Oregon. This area experienced massive wildfires in 2020 which resulted in aberrant migration behavior, increased energetic demands, and increased mortality risk.
Mitigating risk: Predicting H5N1 avian influenza spread with an empirical model of bird movement
Potential use of poultry farms by wild waterfowl in California's Central Valley varies across space, times of day, and species: implications for influenza transmission risk
AIMS for wildlife: Developing an automated interactive monitoring system to integrate real-time movement and environmental data for true adaptive management
Changes in habitat suitability for wintering dabbling ducks during dry conditions in the Central Valley of California
Machine learned daily life history classification using low frequency tracking data and automated modelling pipelines: Application to North American waterfowl
Pathways for avian influenza virus spread: GPS reveals wild waterfowl in commercial livestock facilities and connectivity with the natural wetland landscape
Megafires and thick smoke portend big problems for migratory birds
Informing wetland management with waterfowl movement and sanctuary use responses to human-induced disturbance
Waterfowl use of wetland habitats informs wetland restoration designs for multi‐species benefits
Quantifying drought’s influence on moist soil seed vegetation in California’s Central Valley through remote sensing
Good prospects: High-resolution telemetry data suggests novel brood-site selection behavior in waterfowl
Quantifying drought’s influence on moist soil seed vegetation in California’s Central Valley through time-series remote sensing
Science and Products
AIMS for Wildlife
Waterbird Ecology and Movement in the Saline Lakes
Goose Population Dynamics in the California Central Valley and Pacific Flyway
Suisun Marsh Waterfowl and Wildlife Studies
Integrating Remote-Sensing and Ecological Forecasting into Decision-Support for Wetland Wildlife Management in the Central Valley of California
Waterfowl Ecology in California and the Pacific Flyway
Dixon Field Station
Data describing habitat use and availability for wild waterfowl in California, USA
Waterfowl GPS Observations in North America from 2015 to 2023 for Custom Wildlife Report Example for Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
Waterfowl Disturbance in California and Nevada (2018)
Locations of Pacific Flyway Ducks in and near Commercial Livestock Facilities of the Western USA (2015-2021)
Habitat Structure Maps for the California Central Valley 2013-2017
Wetland Moist Soil Seed Maps for the Central Valley of California 2007-2017
Each dot is a GPS location collected between 2015-2023.
Each dot is a GPS location collected between 2015-2023.
Fall migration routes for tule geese in 2019 (five geese) and 2020 (four geese) through arrival at Summer Lake Wildlife Area, Oregon. This area experienced massive wildfires in 2020 which resulted in aberrant migration behavior, increased energetic demands, and increased mortality risk.
Fall migration routes for tule geese in 2019 (five geese) and 2020 (four geese) through arrival at Summer Lake Wildlife Area, Oregon. This area experienced massive wildfires in 2020 which resulted in aberrant migration behavior, increased energetic demands, and increased mortality risk.