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La Joya Wildlife Management Area

La Joya Wildlife Management Area

This image taken by researchers shows the diverse landscapes in NM that make training an AI model more difficult.

Credit: Rowan Converse

Snow geese at Bosque Del Apache

Snow geese at Bosque Del Apache

Credit: Rowan Converse

The Wingtra drone at Bosque Del Apache.

The Wingtra drone at Bosque Del Apache.

Credit: Rowan Converse

Rowan Converse prepping the Wingtra in Bosque Del Apache.

Rowan Converse prepping the Wingtra in Bosque Del Apache.

Credit: Steve Sesnie

La Joya Wildlife Management Area

La Joya Wildlife Management Area

Credit: Rowan Converse

Rowan Converse operates the drone in Bosque Del Apache.

Rowan Converse operates the drone in Bosque Del Apache.

Credit: Steve Sesnie

Steve Sesnie and Rowan Converse at Bosque Del Apache.

Steve Sesnie and Rowan Converse at Bosque Del Apache.

Credit: Grant Harris

Drones for Ducks: Researchers develop AI to measure migratory bird populations

By Carly Bowling November 22, 2023

Categories: Front Page College of Arts & Sciences Geography Latest News Research

Tags: Bosque Del Apache U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Department of the Interior Ducks for Drones

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