

Photos
PORTFOLIO
CONSERVATION STORIES
PIKA PATROL
This adorable rabbit relative sounds an alarm for global warming.
In the high-altitude landscapes of Colorado, the American pika—small, furry, and often overlooked—has become a critical symbol of the effects of climate change. Adapted to thrive in cold, rocky habitats, these little animals are increasingly threatened by rising temperatures and diminishing snowpack, which disrupt their delicate survival balance. As vital members of the alpine ecosystem, pikas play an essential role in maintaining the environment, yet they now serve as an early warning for the region's shifting climate. To protect them, dedicated community scientists —known as the Pika Patrol—hike to some of the highest elevations in the Rockies, sometimes even reaching 14,000 feet, to collect crucial data and monitor pika populations. Their efforts are vital in understanding how these tiny creatures are responding to environmental changes and in advocating for the preservation of their habitats. This story was published online by National Geographic, I was deeply honored when one of the images from this project was awarded as one of the best animal photos of 2022 by National Geographic, a recognition that underscores the urgent need to protect species like the pika that are signaling the changing world around us.
​
Read this story on National Geographic here: This adorable rabbit relative sounds an alarm for global warming
NATIVE BEES: A STORY OF HOPE FOR THE AMAZON
Hope can be found in the Smallest of Places For these Indigenous Amazonian Villages it may be seen in the Tiniest of Bees
In this project, I had the incredible opportunity to venture deep into the Bolivian Amazon with a leading native bee biologist to document a story of hope and resilience. I followed professor Professor Oscar Javier Amaya (Rupa) to Indigenous communities where he taught them how to sustainably harvest the honey from native stingless bees—vital pollinators that play an essential role in the restoration of the Amazon’s fragile ecosystem. The forest has been devastated by fire, logging, mining, and agricultural expansion, but these bees are helping to restore balance with their pollination superskills. The bees, which help pollinate 70% of the native forests, offer not only a chance to protect the environment but also a pathway to economic sustainability through the sale of their medicinal honey for the indigenous communites. This project is a celebration resilience and a reminder that even in the smallest of creatures, there is immense power to heal and protect.
​
To learn more visit: Bees | Rewilding Bolivia