BioDiversity Research Institute

Chris Niven

Biological Technician
Phone: (207) 839-7600 ex. 116 /Fax: (207) 839-7655

Biography

Chris Niven is a biological technician who has been working at BioDiversity Research Institute since 2003. He has worked primarily with the raptor program, but has experience working with birds, mammals, and fish in the field. He received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Gannon University in Pennsylvania, and is currently a candidate for a master's degree in conservation biology from Antioch University in New Hampshire.

Research Interests

Generating baseline mercury profiles for woodland raptors. Establishing a Northern Saw-Whet banding station. Working to make a long term raptor monitoring program.

Current Species of interest

• Barred Owls
• Northern Saw- Whets
• Red Shouldered Hawks
• Eastern Screech Owl
• Northern Goshawks

Publications:

• 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.