birds

I am a PhD student in Dr. Conway's Lab. Broadly speaking, my research interests center on avian ecology and conservation, mechanisms underlying nest predation in songbirds, plant-animal interactions, and life-history traits in birds.

Coastal development is increasing on a global scale. By 2025, 75% of the world's population will live within 120 miles of the coast (UNESCO). The coast of the northern Gulf of California, one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world, is no exception. The community of Puerto Peñasco, Sonora has grown 7% each year since 2000. Just north of the border, Arizona is the second fastest growing