Avian population ecology, particularly the estimation of survival rates and reproductive success as a key element in the conservation and management of species and their ecosystems.
Research Interests:
The effect of abiotic factors (climate, flooding, etc.)on avian survival and reproductive rates, and the changes in demographic parameters that may result from long-term climate changes or anthropogenic landscape influences. I am currently working on the population ecology of the Northern Spotted Owl in southern Oregon, Adelie Penguins in Antarctica, and tropical forest birds in Puerto Rico.
Oregon State University
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
104 Nash Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-3803
Courses Taught:
Degrees:
PhD - 1997 - Wildlife Ecology, University of Missouri
MS - 1991 - Wildlife Ecology, University of Missouri
BS - 1986 - Fisheries and Wildlife, University of California, Davis
Personal Interests:
Bird hunting and fishing, dog training, gardening, spinning & knitting
