Research Programs in the Terrestrial Ecology Research Division
Terrestrial Ecology
The terrestrial ecology division supports programs investigating human induced environmental stressors in Central and North America. Current efforts characterize and monitor: environmental contaminant loads; toxicity of contaminants towards ecological and human health; wildlife diseases (e.g. avian influenza); and potential impacts of wind farms on wildlife.
Upcoming and Recent Presentations
- Folsom, S. Assessment of methylmercury contamination and effects to songbirds on the North Fork of the Holston River, Virginia. 13 February 2008. pdf
- Duron, M. Songbirds as Indicators of Environmental Mercury Loads in the Northeast. 4th International Partners in Flight Conference. The conference theme was "Tundra to Tropics: Connecting Birds, Habitats and People". 13-16 February 2008 in McAllen, Texas. pdf
- Yates, D. Assessment of methylmercury availability to bats in New York - 2006 pdf
Recent Media
- EagleCam Gears up for Spring 03/07/2008 Bangor Daily News
- Toxic Stew Poisoning Birds, Ourselves... 03/12/2008 Morning Sentinel
New Publications
- Evers, D.C. 2008. Mercury in terrestrial birds of Belize. Report BRI 2008-05. BioDiversity Research Institute, Gorham, Maine. pdf
- Evers, D.C. and Duron, M. 2006. Developing an exposure profile for mercury in breeding birds of New York and Pennsylvania, 2005. Report BRI 2006-11 submitted to the The Nature Conservancy. BioDiversity Research Institute, Gorham, ME. pdf
- Yates, D. and Evers, D.C. 2006. Assessment of bats for mercury contamination on the North Fork of the Holston River, VA- 2005. Report BRI 2006-9. Biodiversity Research Institute, Gorham, ME.
