Kristin discusses her thesis research in an instruction video that was put together to provide a window into the process of scientific inquiry as a field scientist. Lots of action shots of her study sites and processing birds, along with a cameo by OSU undergrad Jonah Powell who helped her with field work. Well done, Kristin!

The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) released a report that highlights the importance of early seral forests in Oregon and helps forest managers learn about early seral-associated songbirds, their habitat needs, and science-based recommendations to maintain songbird habitat. Several studies from the lab are highlighted in this document, so it's a good introduction to the work we are doing in this area.

Jim was elected Fellow of the American Ornithologists’ Union (AOU) at the annual conference held in July. This comes as a huge honor, as AOU Fellows are chosen for exceptional and sustained contributions and service to the society.

Jim and collaborators received a grant to study ecosystem services in early successional forests from the Agricultural and Food Research Initiative Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Among other topics, this project will include characterizing plant-pollinator network in early seral forest communities and assessing the impacts of herbicides on native bee diversity.