Under the Center for Waterbird Studies, BRI has established a variety of taxa-specific programs focused on the scientific study of the biology, ecology, status, management, and conservation of waterbirds.
‘Waterbirds’ encompasses a large group of birds that rely on aquatic habitats for part or all of their annual life cycle, including marine, coastal, and freshwater ecosystems. Given their reliance on these critical habitats, waterbirds can be useful indicators of ecosystem health and viability.
BRI’s Center for Waterbird Studies includes programs that focus on loons, waterfowl, and marine birds (including shorebirds). All of these programs assist state and federal agencies in the capture, banding, sampling, and tracking of waterbirds. Our research findings are generally relayed to decision makers and the general public through reports, management plans, and communications pieces.
BRI has a long history of studying contaminants, especially in loons, but is involved in documenting the exposure and effects of mercury in many waterbird species across North America.
BRI biologists in the Center for Waterbird Studies are highly experienced in the use of a broad range of technologies to track the movements, migrations, and habitat use of waterbird species – from tiny data loggers, such as geolocators, to satellite transmitters.
Center Co-Directors
Iain Stenhouse, Ph.D.
iain.stenhouse@briloon.org
207-839-7600 x210
Lucas Savoy
lucas.savoy@briloon.org
207-839-7600 x104
Contributing Staff
Alex Dalton
Andrew Gilbert
William Hanson
Dustin Meattey
Shearon Murphy
Kevin Regan
Tim Welch