Biodiversity documentation for informed conservation decisions.

Based in southern Alberta, Myotis Lens Environmental conducts wildlife, vegetation and multi-taxa biodiversity surveys across Canada and internationally.

We combine field expertise, photo-documented records and spatial data to help landowners, conservation organizations, researchers and consulting teams understand their sites, inform management decisions and establish a baseline for future monitoring.

We prioritize thorough field documentation and transparent methods, producing datasets that can be reviewed, refined and used for long-term ecological analysis.

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About

Experienced professionals.

Jason Headley, B.Sc., P. Biol.

Professional Biologist

Jason Headley is a Professional Biologist specializing in wildlife and vegetation surveys across Canada. His work focuses on species-at-risk and biodiversity conservation within industry, government, non-profit, and education sectors.

He conducts multi-taxa assessments for land stewardship, environmental planning, research, and development projects. His work produces structured, georeferenced datasets designed to remain reviewable and defensible for conservation planning and long-term ecological use. His work includes both public biodiversity inventories and confidential client surveys, with records delivered through the platforms and formats required by each project.

In addition to ground-based assessments, he holds an RPAS Advanced pilot certification and integrates UAV-based photogrammetry and thermal imaging to strengthen habitat interpretation and spatial analysis.

His publicly shared observations on iNaturalist document nearly 5,000 species across western Canada. These records represent the public portion of his fieldwork; confidential project records are managed separately.

Lauren Pitt

Environmental Services Coordinator

Lauren supports field operations and client coordination across biodiversity documentation projects. With over six years of experience in financial services as a mortgage professional, she brings strong analytical skills, organizational discipline, and structured client communication to project execution.

In the field, Lauren assists with multi-taxa documentation, bat capture and monitoring programs, and supports UAV operations. Through field experience, she has developed a strong aptitude for detecting species across diverse habitats. Her attention to detail and data-driven approach support accurate field documentation, efficient workflow management, and responsive coordination with landowners and project partners.

Services

Biodiversity documentation that scales to your project.

We tailor surveys and deliverables to your project, working with your preferred field-data platforms and reporting formats.

Biodiversity field assessment in progress

Biodiversity Inventories and Baseline Assessments

We conduct intensive, multi-taxa field surveys to document the biodiversity of a site and support conservation planning and land stewardship. Survey coverage, timing and methods are selected around project objectives, habitat diversity and the species groups of interest. Recent projects have documented 500 to nearly 700 species per site, with findings supported by georeferenced observations and photographic records.

Depending on the agreed scope, deliverables include:

A species inventory covering vascular plants, invertebrates, birds, mammals, fungi and other taxa within the agreed survey scope.
Georeferenced observations supported by photographic records, suitable for independent review and future analysis.
Screening of recorded species against relevant conservation status assessments and species-at-risk designations for the project area.
Maps of species occurrences and associated habitat features, with UAV-derived orthomosaics where included in the project scope.
A curated photographic archive for reporting and conservation communications.

Species-specific Surveys and Imagery

We conduct targeted surveys for focal or data-deficient taxa across Canada, using species-specific methods such as UV light trapping, acoustic monitoring, camera traps, and habitat-focused searches. Surveys support species detection, range confirmation, and habitat documentation while producing publication-quality, photo-verified records suitable for conservation planning, research, and independent review.

These services are suited to conservation organizations, researchers, and project proponents seeking confirmed records or updated distribution data.

Vegetation and Rare Plant Surveys

We conduct vegetation inventories and targeted rare plant surveys across western Canada. Surveys document species occurrences and habitat associations, with georeferenced records and supporting photographs for project reporting, conservation planning and land management.

Services are available as standalone surveys or as specialist support within larger consulting projects.

UAV Mapping and Thermal Imaging

We produce high-resolution aerial maps, 3D terrain models and thermal imagery for ecological surveys, habitat assessment and conservation projects. Aerial data document habitat structure, vegetation patterns and disturbance features, and help delineate boundaries between native and altered vegetation, including areas that are difficult to cover on foot. Thermal surveys support large-mammal and waterfowl counts and screen for candidate hibernacula and den sites for follow-up investigation.

Aerial surveys can be commissioned independently or integrated with ground-based fieldwork, with deliverables tailored to the project's mapping and reporting requirements.

All flights are conducted by a Transport Canada-certified Advanced Operations pilot.

Why This Matters

Data Integrity and Quality Control

Data Publication, Access, and Transparency

Projects

Biodiversity Documentation

Our biodiversity inventory projects typically involve multi-day, multi-taxa fieldwork designed to maximize species detection and ecological context.

Field observations are georeferenced and supported by photographic evidence to enable long-term site monitoring, phenology tracking, and independent verification. Surveys generate thousands of images that establish a multi-taxa biodiversity baseline for the site.

Will Farms Biodiversity Survey

A comprehensive prairie biodiversity survey establishing a publicly verifiable, photo-documented dataset to inform conservation planning and long-term monitoring.

1,875 observations
693+ species
8 field days

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AWA Cypress Hills Bioblitz 2025

A collaborative bioblitz in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, organized by the Alberta Wilderness Association. Three days of multi-taxa fieldwork added to a publicly accessible iNaturalist dataset.

Our contribution

1,251 observations
462 taxa documented
3 field days

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Drone-Mounted Thermal Imaging as a Screening Tool for Potential Bat Hibernacula

In February 2026, Myotis Lens Environmental conducted a pilot thermal drone survey of prairie coulee cliff systems in the Rosebud Valley, Alberta, evaluating drone-mounted thermal imaging as a screening tool for potential bat hibernacula.

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Thermal drone image of coulee cliff system in the Rosebud Valley

Conservation Film & Media

Professional conservation films produced independently and in collaboration with partner organizations. Media work is included to demonstrate experience documenting landscapes, species, and conservation projects, and to support outreach, reporting, and stewardship communications.

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The Bats of Alberta (2019)

A documentary exploring the lives of Alberta’s bats, from their unique biology and misunderstood reputation to the growing threats of white-nose syndrome and wind energy.

Alberta's first probiotic trial to protect bats (2025)

White-nose syndrome has arrived in Alberta, threatening local bat populations with one of the deadliest wildlife diseases in modern history.

Supporting Alberta's Bats: The Role of Bat Boxes in Conservation

While habitat loss is a major threat to bats, installing a bat box can provide essential roosting space, but only if done right!

BC Parks iNaturalist project

Join the BC Parks iNaturalist project! Learn how to become a citizen scientist and help document BC’s biodiversity.

The Search for Bat Hibernacula in Alberta

Hibernacula are essential for the survival of bats during the winter months when they hibernate. By identifying and monitoring these sites, researchers can better track bat populations and assess the impacts of threats like white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease.

Bat Hibernation in the Badlands

The badlands, far from lifeless, are a vital part of our natural heritage, home to species whose survival depends on the preservation of these rugged landscapes.

The Hidden Cost of Wind Energy and How We Can Fix It

Wind energy is essential for a cleaner future, but documented bat mortality remains a significant conservation concern, particularly for migratory species such as Hoary, Silver-haired, and Eastern Red Bats.

Most of what lives on a site has never been documented.

Multi-taxa biodiversity surveys that produce thousands of photo-documented records, building a lasting resource for conservation, research and storytelling.

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Contact

Ready to find out what's really there?

Tell us about your project scope, location, and timeline. We will respond with a clear plan and next steps.

Email: info@myotislens.com

Based in: Southern Alberta (field travel available)

Scope and budget are determined by your project’s objectives, site conditions and deliverables.