Lucas Mander
I am a bird ecologist, working on the effects and impacts of human-related activities on seabirds and waterbirds, with research interests on habitat restoration and wader populations in estuaries.
Between 2003 and 2019, I worked for the Institute of Estuarine and Coastal Studies (IECS) at the University of Hull. During this time, I have worked with the offshore wind industries on large-scale studies monitoring the pre- and post-construction impacts of offshore wind farms. My research also focussed on the tidal flats of the Humber Estuary, looking at the effect of the creation of new intertidal habitats on the abundance and foraging behaviour of wading birds. The results of this research were published in four scientific papers.
In 2017, I started a PhD with the University of Hull (funded by the University and the BTO) whilst continuing to work part-time for the department of Biological & Marine Sciences. My PhD examines the effect of habitat creation and loss on the winter survival of Eurasian Curlew. Working with the BTO and the University of Bournemouth, the PhD involves GPS tagging Eurasian Curlew in the Humber Estuary, sampling food resources and the use of Agent-based Modelling.
I started ringing waders in 2005 on the Humber Estuary and I am currently co-ordinating the ringing activities for the Humber Wader Ringing Group (HWRG). When I am not working, studying and looking after a young family of three, I enjoy running and cycling.
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