Julia Burger is a senior wildlife ecologist with almost 25 years of experience working across some of Canada’s most ecologically diverse and remote landscapes. Known among her peers for her sharp field sense and uncanny ability to spot wildlife others might miss, she’s often affectionately called the “eagle eyes” of the crew—a nod to both her keen observation skills and her enduring love of birds.

Julia’s connection to the natural world runs deep. A lifelong naturalist, she brings both scientific rigour and an intuitive understanding of ecosystems to every project. Whether she's surveying breeding birds in a prairie grassland, tracking mammals through snow-covered boreal forest, or guiding mitigation strategies on a major infrastructure project, Julia leads with curiosity, care, and a deep respect for the places she works.

Julia’s collaborative work with Derek Keeping began in 2008, when they co-founded a wildlife research project in Botswana’s Kalahari Desert that continues to this day. The project—focused on integrating San traditional tracking knowledge and expertise into modern ecological research—has since evolved into the Kalahari Camelback Trackers initiative, where camels support remote access for long-range wildlife surveys. Julia remains actively involved in the project and continues to support its conservation goals.

Since co-founding Skylark Ecological Consulting Ltd. in 2011 with Derek Keeping, Julia has led a wide range of ecological programs and compliance projects, bringing her field expertise and collaborative approach to clients across Western Canada.

Outside of consulting, Julia is also a conservation photographer, using her lens to capture the beauty and fragility of the wild spaces she’s dedicated her career to protecting. Her photography has been featured nationally and internationally, most recently in Botswana Post’s 2025 Antelope Stamp Series. More of her photographic work can be viewed at Sauvage Nature Photo.