One challenge I've faced is having to get up at 5am to make it to the site on time. But you have to push yourself in order to accomplish your goals, especially with time management and getting to places you've never been before.
My mentor and co-workers have supported me a lot through this project because it is filled with trial and error and challenges through me being a minor. They took the time to get me special clearance to be able to go onto the sites, and have helped me immensely with the camera traps and observing the Least Tern's behavior.