The recent rapid decline in breeding gull numbers at one Scottish colony has been linked to falling fish discards at a nearby port.
The research, recently pu...
The digital and natural worlds can be uneasy bedfellows, with the lure of technology frequently diverting attention away from under-appreciated natural beauty. ...
Insect pollinators, flitting from flower to flower in the sunshine, are for many people evocative of lazy, hazy summer days. But this tranquil scene masks a tro...
Adélie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) have occupied Antarctica and its surrounding seas since as long ago as 45,000 years. Throughout this time they have endured...
Social competency is crucially important for survival in complex animal societies. Successfully finding food, or mates, may well depend on how well an individua...
What do savannah cats, killer bees and the trusty mule have in common? They are all hybrids: the result of two different parent species interbreeding. Although ...
I am an ecologist with an interest in making science accessible and enjoyable for all. I have previously studied plumage colour and nutrition in the fascinating hihi of New Zealand, and more recently investigated the plight of the UK's farmland birds.
