Western field biology

Experience rooted in the field.

Wildlife research and consulting services informed by direct experience with the habitats and landscapes of the West.

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About UnderWing

Expertise, reliability, collaboration.

We work efficiently to help land managers, agencies, conservation partners, and other clients meet environmental compliance and research goals with integrity and transparency.

Based near Silver City, New Mexico, UnderWing Biological brings deep regional knowledge and rigorous field methods to sensitive-species surveys, biological monitoring, and habitat assessment. Our work is grounded in careful preparation, defensible data, safe field practices, good communication, and time spent in connection with each site. We notice what others may overlook, working to understand landscapes from every angle to accomplish project and research goals.

John Gorey and Emily Pollom during fieldwork in a snowy mountain landscape
About us

Biologists in the field.

John Gorey

Wildlife biologist

John brings more than 15 years of wildlife field experience across the United States, with extensive work in southwestern New Mexico.

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His experience includes sensitive-bird surveys along the Gila River, invasive species surveys, and multi-year research documenting rare native thistles and other noteworthy species in the Gila Wilderness. His work emphasizes careful field preparation, defensible observations, and direct familiarity with the landscapes where projects take place.

Emily Pollom

Biologist

Emily’s field experience spans wildlife monitoring, applied ecological research, and environmental compliance work in the Southwest.

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Her experience includes insect research, Chiricahua leopard frog surveys, avian monitoring, pre- and post-construction surveys, and field documentation. She brings an emphasis on safety, clear communication, integrity, and transparency to work with clients and project partners.

Capabilities

Field services

Flexible biological support grounded in safety, reliable communication, and responsible field practice.

01

Threatened & endangered species

Fish and Wildlife Service recovery permits held for southwestern willow flycatcher, yellow-billed cuckoo, Mexican spotted owl, Chiricahua leopard frog, and narrow-headed gartersnake.

02

Avian surveys & monitoring

Pre- and post-construction monitoring, raptor surveys, nest-searching and demarcation, visual and auditory point counts, curtailment monitoring, and Piñon jay surveys.

03

Botanical surveys

Rare-plant inventories, invasive species surveys, population mapping, and specimen collection.

04

Habitat assessment

On-site evaluation of habitat conditions and suitability, ecological constraints, and conservation opportunities.

05

Biological monitoring

Construction and project monitoring with practical communication and reliable field records.

06

Research support

Study design, field staffing, data collection, mapping, reporting, and partner coordination.

07

Insect surveys & research

Field collection, monitoring, identification, and applied research for insect-focused projects such as bumblebees and butterflies.

08

Wetland Delineation Support

Field assessment and documentation of wetland boundaries, plant species, and site conditions.

09

Water rights support

Support for agencies in site visits, mapping, assessing functionality, research on current water right status, and opportunities for seeking water rights.

Selected experience

Work in wild places

UnderWing’s work reflects a strong concentration in avian ecology, herpetological surveys, compliance monitoring, and pre- and post-construction surveys.

Botany · New Mexico

Rare-plant surveys

Rare-plant inventories, population mapping, field collection, and careful documentation across mountain and riparian landscapes.

Gila River · New Mexico

Flycatcher & cuckoo surveys

US Fish and Wildlife surveys and habitat observations for southwestern willow flycatcher and yellow-billed cuckoo in riparian environments along the Gila River.

Aquatic species · Southwest

Frog & gartersnake surveys

Recovery-permit experience supporting surveys and monitoring for Chiricahua leopard frog and narrow-headed gartersnake in the Gila region and Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona.

California

Bumble bee research

Field surveys, standardized observations, and careful specimen and habitat documentation supporting bumble bee research in California.

Construction sites · Southwest

Construction monitoring

On-site biological monitoring, sensitive-resource awareness, and clear communication with project teams during active construction.

Pre- and post-construction compliance

Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act compliance through pre- and post-construction monitoring, raptor surveys, nest-searching and demarcation, visual and auditory point counts, and wind curtailment monitoring.

Ready for specialized field assignments.

Small-business agility backed by federal registration and focused biological expertise.

UnderWing is positioned to serve as a prime contractor or specialized biological subcontractor for field surveys, monitoring, and natural-resource research.

Legal nameUnderWing Biological LLC
UEIRW6MSS47L216
CAGE8HCL2
Primary NAICS541620
LocationSilver City area, New Mexico
CertificationWOSB
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