avian ecology and behavior

Outside of my position as a plant biologist, I've found meaningful work studying bird ecology and behavior:

I'm a raptor bander with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, where I catch and band raptors, and gather data on these birds critical for avian conservation efforts. 

I've co-founded  Bird Curious, a birding club for beginner birders in the SF Bay Area. We host several meetups each month. Join us and find us on IG.

I've worked with the Earth Species Project to analyze and label crow behavior datasets, towards the goal of translating Carrion Crow vocalizations. 

Selected writing