Welcome to the Dinsmore Avian Ecology Lab
at Iowa State University
My research interests are varied, although I am primarily interested in avian population ecology. This includes capture-recapture, estimation, population modeling, and other similar topics, especially as they apply to non-game birds and species in need of conservation measures. I often focus on research that uses a strong quantitative component (e.g., modeling or sampling) to address applied management issues.
Here are links to additional information about some of my recent research projects:
Mountain Plover population biology in Montana
Breeding biology of the Long-billed Curlew in Nebraska
Breeding biology of the Puerto Rican Bullfinch
Population dynamics of the Devils Hole Pupfish
Distribution and abundance of secretive marsh-birds in Iowa
Grassland birds in managed field borders in Mississippi
Black Skimmer and Least Tern nesting ecology in Mississippi
The Dinsmore lab
My current graduate students include:
- Paul D. B. Skrade (Ph.D.). Population biology of the Mountain Plover in Montana.
- Cory J. Gregory (M.S.). Reproductive ecology of the Long-billed Curlew in Nebraska.
- Amber N. Wiewel (M.S.). Population biology of Puerto Rican forest birds.
- Maria Dzul (M.S.). Population dynamics of Devil's Hole Pupfish in Death Valley National Park.
- Tyler Harms (M.S.). Distribution and abundance of secretive marsh-birds in Iowa.
Past graduate students:
- Theresa L. Childers (MS - 2006). Breeding biology of theMountain Plover in Montana.
- Brad D. Holder (MS - 2006). Nesting ecology of Wild Turkeys in Mississippi.
- Sharyn L. Hood (MS - 2006). Nesting ecology of Snowy and Wilson's Plovers in Texas.
- Aaron T. Pearse (Ph.D. - 2007). Estimation and modeling of wintering waterfowl numbers in Mississippi.
- Paul D. B. Skrade (M.S. - 2008). Incubation behavior and dispersal patterns in the Mountain Plover.
- Ross R. Conover (Ph.D. - 2009). Benefits of a conservation buffer resource management system to grassland birds in Mississippi.
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