Current
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Eden Ravecca
PhD Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
Project description: Influence of changing wind patterns on ecomorphology and migration strategies of Black Kites. Eden is co-advised with Dr. Todd Katzner.
Department of Biological SciencesProject description: Influence of changing wind patterns on ecomorphology and migration strategies of Black Kites. Eden is co-advised with Dr. Todd Katzner.
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Ashley Santiago
PhD Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
Project: Population ecology of Golden Eagles in southern Idaho.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Population ecology of Golden Eagles in southern Idaho.
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Sarah Scott
MS Raptor Biology
Project: Migration strategies, stress, and disease in American Kestrels.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Migration strategies, stress, and disease in American Kestrels.
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Kevin Myers
MS Raptor Biology
Project: Factors affecting the length of the post fledging dependency period of Golden Eagles.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Factors affecting the length of the post fledging dependency period of Golden Eagles.
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Carolina Granthon
PhD Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
Project: California Condor propagation, Co-advised with Dr. Chris McClure
Department of Biological SciencesProject: California Condor propagation, Co-advised with Dr. Chris McClure
Alumni
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Ashley Santiago
MS Raptor Biology, 2024
Project: Assessing the effects of habitat quality on territory occupancy of golden eagles. Currently a PhD student at Boise State University.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Assessing the effects of habitat quality on territory occupancy of golden eagles. Currently a PhD student at Boise State University.
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Jessica Taylor
MS Raptor Biology, 2024
Project: Movement ecology of American Kestrels nesting in an urban-rural gradient. co-Advised with Dr. Dave Oleyar. Currently a biologist with Hawkwatch International.
Department of Biological Sciences.Project: Movement ecology of American Kestrels nesting in an urban-rural gradient. co-Advised with Dr. Dave Oleyar. Currently a biologist with Hawkwatch International.
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Nora Honkomp
MS Raptor Biology, 2024
Project: Examining the effects of climate factors on fall departure timing in North American migratory raptors using citizen science data. Currently a biologist with Klamath Bird Observatory.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Examining the effects of climate factors on fall departure timing in North American migratory raptors using citizen science data. Currently a biologist with Klamath Bird Observatory.
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Sadie Pollock (Ranck)
MS Raptor Biology, 2022
Project: Using claw isotopes to assess individual migratory strategies of American kestrels.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Using claw isotopes to assess individual migratory strategies of American kestrels.
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Jason (Jay) Winiarski
PhD Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
Project: Environmental drivers of timing of annual cycles of migratory birds.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Environmental drivers of timing of annual cycles of migratory birds.
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Kathleen (Katie) Callery
MS Raptor Biology, 2020
Project: Phenological mismatch is correlated with fitness outcomes and adaptive behavior in a generalist avian predator distributed across North America.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Phenological mismatch is correlated with fitness outcomes and adaptive behavior in a generalist avian predator distributed across North America.
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Cailtin Davis
MS Raptor Biology, 2019
Project: Interactive effects of fire and recreation on predator-prey relationships. Caitlin is currently a PhD student at Cornell University. You can view her beautiful photography on Flickr.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Interactive effects of fire and recreation on predator-prey relationships. Caitlin is currently a PhD student at Cornell University. You can view her beautiful photography on Flickr.
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Hanna McCaslin
MS Raptor Biology, 2019
Project: Environmental drivers of avian dispersal.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Environmental drivers of avian dispersal.
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Michaela (Mikki) Brinkmeyer
MS Raptor Biology student, 2018
Project: Using high-resolution genetic techniques to develop an American kestrel genoscape for studies of migratory connectivity. Co-advised with Dr. Kristen Ruegg
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Using high-resolution genetic techniques to develop an American kestrel genoscape for studies of migratory connectivity. Co-advised with Dr. Kristen Ruegg
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Ben Dudek
MS Raptor Biology, 2017
Project: Pathogens and parasites of nestling Golden Eagles. Ben currently works as a biologist for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. Check out his website.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Pathogens and parasites of nestling Golden Eagles. Ben currently works as a biologist for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. Check out his website.
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Shawn Smith
MS Raptor Biology, 2016
Project:Â Earlier nesting by a predatory bird is associated with human adaptations to climate change, current position: PhD student at George Mason University
Department of Biological SciencesProject:Â Earlier nesting by a predatory bird is associated with human adaptations to climate change, current position: PhD student at George Mason University
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Robert (Rob) Spaul
MS Raptor Biology, 2015
Project: Effects of off-highway vehicles on Golden Eagles. Currently with HWA Wildlife Consulting.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Effects of off-highway vehicles on Golden Eagles. Currently with HWA Wildlife Consulting.
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Alexandra (Allie) Anderson
MS Raptor Biology, 2014
Project: Population response to climate change: does assortative mating facilitate earlier nesting? Allie is currently a a wildlife biologist and quantitative ecologist with the Shorebird Science and Conservation Collective.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Population response to climate change: does assortative mating facilitate earlier nesting? Allie is currently a a wildlife biologist and quantitative ecologist with the Shorebird Science and Conservation Collective.
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Erin Wonder
MS Raptor Biology, 2013
Project: Effects of handling on corticosterone in American Kestrel nestlings. Co-advised with Dr. Al Dufty Jr.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Effects of handling on corticosterone in American Kestrel nestlings. Co-advised with Dr. Al Dufty Jr.
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Neil Paprocki
MS Raptor Biology, 2013
Project: Current versus historical trends in habitat use by wintering raptors in the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. Neil is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Idaho. Explore Neil’s images on flickr
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Current versus historical trends in habitat use by wintering raptors in the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. Neil is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Idaho. Explore Neil’s images on flickr
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Eric Nolte
MS Raptor Biology, 2012
Project: Detectability of migrating raptors at Lucky Peak.
Department of Biological SciencesProject: Detectability of migrating raptors at Lucky Peak.
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Alyson Webber
MS Biology, 2011
Project:Â Â How do human disturbance, beach characteristics, and coastal engineering affect Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) habitat selection on the Florida Panhandle?
Department of Biological SciencesProject:Â Â How do human disturbance, beach characteristics, and coastal engineering affect Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) habitat selection on the Florida Panhandle?
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Erin Strasser
MS Raptor Biology, 2010
Project:Â Â Reproductive failure and the stress response in American Kestrels nesting along a human disturbance gradient. Erin currently works with the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Department of Biological SciencesProject:Â Â Reproductive failure and the stress response in American Kestrels nesting along a human disturbance gradient. Erin currently works with the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Paul Doherty
MS Biology, 2007
Project: Factors affecting Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) parental care, behavior and hatching success on Long Island, NY. Paul works with ESRI.
Hofstra UniversityProject: Factors affecting Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) parental care, behavior and hatching success on Long Island, NY. Paul works with ESRI.
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Annie McIntyre
MS Biology, 2007
Project: Piping Plover Reproduction at Jones Beach State Park, NY, 1995-2007: Trends in nesting activity and plover response to foraging habitat restoration.
Hofstra UniversityProject: Piping Plover Reproduction at Jones Beach State Park, NY, 1995-2007: Trends in nesting activity and plover response to foraging habitat restoration.