Tag: Urban ecology

Behind the paper

Caroline Isaksson: Combined light & traffic noise exposure enhances songbirds’ antioxidant capacity & lowers damage

In our latest post, author Caroline Isaksson explores the impacts of urban pollutants on songbirds! In their recent paper: “Effects of short-term multi-pollutant exposure on the oxidative stress status of captive songbirds”, Caroline investigates how three urban pollutants impacts Zebra finches physiologically. Caroline also shares the surprising results that will promote deeper research into this dynamic. Amid her experiments, Caroline imparts advice we all need … Continue reading Caroline Isaksson: Combined light & traffic noise exposure enhances songbirds’ antioxidant capacity & lowers damage

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Postcards From The Field

Sebastian Moreno: Backyard birding elevates underrepresented voices in protecting urban biodiversity

In this ‘Postcards from the Field’ blog post, Sebastian Moreno – a researcher and PhD candidate at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst – discusses the remarkable intersection of human behavior with ecological conservation, and the importance of bringing underrepresented communities to conversation. Profile: My research area combines my passion for birds and the intersection of human behavior with ecological conservation. Studying how urban environments influence … Continue reading Sebastian Moreno: Backyard birding elevates underrepresented voices in protecting urban biodiversity

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