Pat has an Undergrad degree in Biology from Notre Dame, a Masters in Zoology from University of Maryland, and a PhD. in Behavioral Ecology from University of Toronto, focusing on evolution of insect mating behavior, sexual selection, and life history evolution. After a decade doing academic research and teaching, that included radio tracking insects with the USDA, Pat moved to working at a large county-level park system managing permits, research, and monitoring. This is where he came into contact with the MOTUS wildlife tracking system(https://motus.org), setting up four stations to track migratory birds as they cross Lake Erie. Pat has tons of experience with field work, research and monitoring, data management, and analysis. At SSRS, he’s leading our MOTUS station projects, and will be assisting with data analysis as well as grant applications aimed at strengthening the role the station plays in regional conservation. Pat’s hobbies include hiking, camping, and river boating.
Patrick D. Lorch, Senior Research Biologist, Motus Lead
