Biological Surveys. Desert Wildlife Consultants, LLC provides biological surveys for plants and animals in the northern Mojave Desert. We capture or note the presence of wildlife and record species of plants present on worksites or other defined areas, with emphasis on sensitive species such as Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) and Las Vegas Bearpoppy (Arctomecon californica). We also do Weed Risk Assessments.

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Construction Site Monitoring. Desert Wildlife Consultants, LLC provides Construction Site Monitoring in the northern Mojave Desert. We survey work sites ahead of construction to ensure that sensitive species are not present or that the effects of construction are mitigated.

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Nature Photography. Desert Wildlife Consultants, LLC engages in the licensing of stock photographs, especially nature photographs. Being in the right place at the right time, with a bit of an eye for aesthetics, often leads to stunning photos that are available for commercial and non-commercial purposes. All photos posted on Birdandhike.com are available for nonexclusive use license. Need a photo of something in particular? -- we accept special-request photo assignments.

Guide Service - Hiking. Desert Wildlife Consultants, LLC provides free guide services to out-of-town visitors for day hikes and overnight backpacks in the mountains and deserts around Las Vegas, including all areas listed on the Birdandhike.com website.

All we ask is that your trip costs us nothing in terms of trip planning, transportation, or food and water. So plan your trip and take us with you as expert guides, or reimburse us for expenses. The main expense is transportation, which the IRS says costs us about $0.55 per mile.

Note: We currently provide limited guide services. Contact us for details and information about specific trips. Please read our Liability Disclaimer below.

Guide Service - Birding. Desert Wildlife Consultants, LLC provides free guide services to out-of-town birders in the mountains and deserts around Las Vegas, including all areas listed on the Birdandhike.com website. We emphasize finding common desert species that are rare elsewhere, but we also seek specific species to add to life lists.

All we ask is that your trip costs us nothing in terms of trip planning, transportation, or food and water. So plan your trip and take us with you as expert guides, or reimburse us for expenses. The main expense is transportation, which the IRS says costs us about $0.55 per mile.

Note: We currently provide limited guide services. Contact us for details and information about specific trips or specific species requests. Please read our Liability Disclaimer below.

Guide Service - Plane Spotting. Desert Wildlife Consultants, LLC provides free guide services to out-of-town aircraft enthusiasts around Las Vegas. We know where to look for military and civilian aircraft, but we can't guarantee we'll see stealth bombers or MQ-9 drones.

All we ask is that your trip costs us nothing in terms of trip planning, transportation, or food and water. So plan your trip and take us with you as local guides, or reimburse us for expenses. The main expense is transportation, which the IRS says costs us about $0.485 per mile.

Note: We currently provide limited guide services. Contact us for details and information about specific trips. Please read our Liability Disclaimer below.