I am a conservation biologist and ecologist with a particular interest in birds and mammals. My work is diverse, broadly interdisciplinary and highly collaborative. I employ lab, field and analytical techniques to answer specific questions relating to the ecology of species and ecological communities and inform conservation, management and policy-related processes.

My current research projects include:

• Camera trap assessment of ungulate populations in Canada;
• Management of hares in Dublin Airport;
• Movement ecology of multiple species;
• The migration of passerines in Africa and Europe in the context of climate change;
• Using single-board computers to explore the breeding ecology of cavity-nesting woodland birds;
• Evaluating biodiversity monitoring approaches to inform upland management and restoration;

My research collaborators include Natural Resources Wales, the British Trust for Ornithology, the Vincent Wildlife Trust, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Selati Game Reserve South Africa, the Zoological Society of London, Shuswap Band, Operation Wallacea, University College Cork, Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, and Ongava Research Centre. 

I am the Course Leader for International Wildlife Biology. Please do contact me if you have any queries about the course.

As a tutor I focus on flexible delivery, aiming to provide my students with skills, knowledge and confidence critical to their academic and personal development. I take an inclusive approach, developing strong relationships and encouraging discussion. I work to support my students in all aspects while respecting their individuality and independence.

I currently teach across two undergraduate and one postgraduate courses at USW.

• BSc (hons) International Wildlife Biology
• BSc (hons) Natural History
• MSc Wildlife Conservation & Management

Modules 

• BI1S100 Skills and Professional Development 1
• BI1S202 Wildlife Biology (Module leader)
• BI1S206 Biodiversity
• BI2S200 Skills and Professional Development 2
• BI2S203 Comparative Vertebrate Zoology
• BI3D200 Research Project & Career Development
• BI3S206 Global Ecological Challenges
• BI3S207 Functional Ecology (Module leader)
• GE0S04 Foundation in Natural History
• GE1S008 Observational Field Work
• GE1S010 Natural History
• GE2S017 Research Skills in Natural History
• ES4H001 Environmental Management & Legislation
• ES4S009 Restoration Ecology
• ES4S010 Terrestrial and Aquatic Conservation
• ES4T001 MSc Project

I currently co-supervise three PhD students, as well as nine BSc and six MSc students at USW. I have previously supervised 21 MSc, one MRes, 25 BSc and two exchange (Erasmus and SWB) students.