BioDiversity Research Institute

Chris DeSorbo

Wildlife Research Biologist and Raptor Program Director
Phone: (207) 839-7600 ex. 115 /Fax: (207) 839-7655
chris.desorbo@briloon.org

Biography

Chris received a bachelors of science from the University of New Hampshire, and is currently completing his Masters of Science in environmental studies/conservation biology from Antioch University. He is the director of the Raptor Program here at BRI.

Research Interests

Bald Eagle and Osprey research and conservation, population monitoring, geographic and habitat contaminant exposure patterns and impact assessments, factors limiting populations, and food habits.

Current Species of interest

• Bald Eagle
• Osprey
• American Kestrel
• Peregrine Falcon
• Accipiter Hawks

Publications and Technical Reports:

• DeSorbo, C. R. , J. Fair, K. Taylor, W. Hanson, D. C. Evers, H. S Vogel, and J. H. Cooley Jr. 2008. Guidelines for constructing and deploying common loon nesting rafts. Northeastern Naturalist 15(1): 75-86
• Evers, D.C., L. J. Savoy, C. R. DeSorbo, D. E. Yates, W. Hanson, K. M. Taylor, L. Siegel , J.H. Cooley, Jr., M. S. Bank, A. Major, K. Munney, B. Mower, H. S. Vogel, N. Schoch, M. Pokras, M. W. Goodale, and J. Fair. 2008. Adverse effects from environmental mercury loads on breeding common loons. Ecotoxicology. 17 :69-81
• DeSorbo, C. R., K. Taylor, D. E. Kramar, J. S. Fair, J. H. Cooley, D. C. Evers, W. Hanson, H. S. Vogel, and J. L. Atwood. Rreproductive advantages for Common Loons (Gavia immer) nesting on artificial floating islands. Journal of Wildlife Management 71(4):1206-1212.
• DeSorbo, C. R., P. Nye, and J. L. Loukmas. 2007. Assessing mercury exposure risk and spatial patterns in adult and nestling bald eagles in New York, with an emphasis on the Catskills region. Report 2007-09 Submitted to The Nature Conservancy, New York. BioDiversity Research Institute, Gorham, Maine.
• DeSorbo, C. R. and D. C. Evers. 2007. Evaluating exposure of Maine's Bald Eagle population to Mercury: assessing impacts on productivity and spatial exposure patterns. 2006 season. Report BRI 2007-02. BioDiversity Research Institute, Gorham, ME. 27 pp.
• DeSorbo, C. R. and D. C. Evers. 2006. Evaluating exposure of Maine's Bald Eagle population to Mercury: assessing impacts on productivity and spatial exposure patterns. 2004-2005 seasons. Report BRI 2006-02. BioDiversity Research Institute, Gorham, ME. 27 pp.
• DeSorbo, C. R. and D. C. Evers. 2005. Evaluating exposure of Maine's Bald Eagle population to Mercury: assessing impacts on productivity and spatial exposure patterns. 2004 season. Report BRI 2005-08 submitted to the Maine Dept. Environmental Protection. BioDiversity Research Institute, Gorham, ME. 27 pp.
• Savoy, L., D. Evers, C. DeSorbo, W. Goodale, L. Attix, C. Niven, E. Saxon, and M. Nelson. Documentation of the reproductive success of the Common Loon on selected lakes in the Rangeley Lakes and Eagle Lake Regions in 2003. Report BRI 2004-03 submitted to the New England Forestry Foundation. BioDiversity Research Institute, Gorham, ME.
• Savoy, L., D. Evers, C. R. DeSorbo. Aziscohos Lake Common Loon Population Survey and Management Report: 2002 Season. Report BRI 2003-03 submitted to FPL Energy Maine Hydro and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. BioDiversity Research Institute, Falmouth, ME.
• DeSorbo C. R., D. C. Evers, M. W. Goodale, M. Nelson, L. Savoy. Documentation of the reproductive success of the Common Loon on selected lakes in the Rangeley Lakes and Allagash Regions. Report BRI 2002-02 submitted to the New England Forestry Foundation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. BioDiversity Research Institute, Falmouth, ME.
• DeSorbo, C. R. and D. C. Evers. Aziscohos Lake Common Loon Population Survey and Management Report: 2001 season and third five-year monitoring report (1997-2001). Report BRI 2002-03 submitted to FPL Energy Maine Hydro and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. BioDiversity Research Institute, Falmouth, ME.
• Evers, D. C., O. P. Lane, C. R. DeSorbo, and L. Savoy. Assessing the impacts of methylmercury on piscivorous wildlife using a wildlife criterion value based on the Common Loon, 1998-2001. Report BRI 2002-08 submitted to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. BioDiversity Research Institute, Falmouth. Maine.