Independent Environmental Consultant & Field Biologist

Available as an insured subcontract field biologist through Travel Twist Biologist LLC for projects nationwide, with specialized experience supporting federally listed species surveys including the golden-cheeked warbler (Setophaga chrysoparia) in Texas and desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) monitoring in Nevada and California for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Project and Subcontract inquiries:
projects@traveltwistbiologist.com

Services

Providing targeted biological survey support and compliance-focused field services for infrastructure, land development, and conservation projects.

Listed Species Survey Support
Presence/Absence Surveys • Territory Mapping • Habitat Assessments

MBTA Compliance Surveys
Pre-Construction Nesting Bird Surveys • Nest Monitoring • Buffer Establishment Support

Environmental Field Support
Construction Monitoring • Biological Reconnaissance • ArcGIS Field Data Collection

Geographic Availability

Based in Texas and available for project support nationwide. Travel-ready for short-term and extended biological field assignments.

Primary experience regions

Texas — golden-cheeked warbler survey support
Nevada and California — desert tortoise monitoring; familiarity and formal training with Yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) and Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) survey protocols
Nationwide — MBTA compliance surveys and biological field support

About Travel Twist Biologist LLC

Travel Twist Biologist LLC is an independent environmental consulting practice led by Elizabeth Hingle, Owner & Principal Biologist, providing biological field support for listed-species surveys, MBTA compliance, and construction monitoring projects nationwide. Elizabeth brings over 10 years of environmental consulting experience and has supported large engineering and environmental consulting firms such as Arcadis and WSP on infrastructure and conservation projects across multiple states. Her experience includes survey work with special-status species such as the golden-cheeked warbler, black-capped vireo, yellow-billed cuckoo, southwest willow flycatcher, cerulean warbler, and desert tortoise, along with wetland delineations, vegetation surveys, and ArcGIS Pro project support.

50+

10+

Years of experience

Successful Projects

25+

States

4

Countries