Kelly Krechmer’s field observations, photography, and audio recordings have contributed to biodiversity research, species documentation, and conservation education projects worldwide. Her work spans ornithology, botany, and entomology, with contributions used by scientific institutions, researchers, and environmental organizations.
Bird Audio Recordings and Ornithological Research
Kelly’s bird sound recordings have contributed to international research initiatives and biodiversity collections, including the Female Bird Song Project, an international collaboration documenting female bird vocalizations involving researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Leiden University. Her female bird song recordings are being incorporated into this growing global research collection focused on improving understanding of avian communication and behavior.
Her recordings have also contributed to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Birds of the World resource, including an audio recording of a Swainson’s Warbler featured on the species account page.
Kelly’s recordings of the Ruby-crowned Kinglet were used in research examining regional song variation and dialects, published in the Journal of Field Ornithology:
“Regional song dialects of the Ruby-crowned Kinglet” — Journal of Field Ornithology, Vol. 93, No. 2, Article 6
Botanical Documentation
Kelly’s botanical photography has contributed to wildflower identification resources and biodiversity documentation efforts. Her photographs, including documentation of species such as Chinese Yam, have been used to support plant identification and public education.
Featured Species Documentation: Pretty Jacob’s-ladder (Polemonium pulcherrimum)
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
While documenting alpine biodiversity in Rocky Mountain National Park, Kelly photographed Pretty Jacob’s-ladder (Polemonium pulcherrimum), a high-elevation wildflower adapted to the unique conditions of mountain ecosystems.
This photograph was selected by ALKAS as the representative image for this species on their biodiversity platform. ALKAS uses curated species imagery to help users explore and learn about biodiversity, and my photograph is featured as their example image for Pretty Jacob’s-ladder.
Featured by: ALKAS — https://alkas.app/species/78668?place=rocky-mountain
Original observation: iNaturalist — https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/afccc798-1e70-4810-bdc4-e035ecf27f57
Entomology and Invertebrate Documentation
Kelly’s macro photography has supported insect and invertebrate documentation projects, including research and educational resources focused on galls, moths, bees, and spiders. Her photograph of leaf galls on maple was featured by Penn State Extension in educational material documenting erineum gall infestations, credited as:
“Dying maple leaves with heavy erineum gall infestations… Photograph by Kelly Krechmer via iNaturalist.”
Her insect and arachnid photography has also contributed to biodiversity resources including the Encyclopedia of Life, with featured images of species such as Moth Mullein, sweat bees, and spiders.
Research-Grade Biodiversity Documentation: Seven-spotted Lady Beetle (Coccinella septempunctata)
New Brunswick, Canada | August 27, 2022
Kelly’s observation of an adult Seven-spotted Lady Beetle (Coccinella septempunctata) was documented through iNaturalistand incorporated into the Biodiversity New Brunswick biodiversity database as a research-grade occurrence record.
Species: Seven-spotted Lady Beetle (Coccinella septempunctata)
Observer: Kelly Krechmer
Date observed: August 27, 2022
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Life stage: Adult
Data source: iNaturalist Research Grade Observation
Occurrence ID: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/132545826
Featured in: Biodiversity New Brunswick — iNaturalist-NB Research Grade (iNat: Mix) biodiversity records
Environmental Outreach and Conservation Communication
Kelly’s nature photography has been featured by conservation organizations, including the Piedmont Environmental Council, where her photography appeared in The Piedmont View (Summer 2019). Through her field documentation, citizen science contributions, and science communication projects, Kelly helps connect professional research, conservation initiatives, and public engagement with biodiversity.