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Brian Linkhart

Research
Brian is an avian ecologist concentrating on the population dynamics and habitat selection of raptors, particularly small forest owls. In the past few years, he has presented several papers at national meetings coauthored with students, including “Climate Correlates of Breeding Phenology and Reproductive Performance in Flammulated Owls,” “Habitat Selection by Breeding Flammulated Owls in a Post-fire Environment,” “Nest Habitat Characteristics of Flammulated Owls in Colorado,” “Selection of Songpost Trees by Flammulated Owls,” and “Migratory Movements and Stopover Habitats of Flammulated Owls.” He is currently conducting studies in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Partners in Flight to determine the long-term impacts of the Hayman fire, the effects of prescribed fire and forest thinning, and the effects of climate change on breeding populations of flammulated owls.

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