Dr. Elizabeth Gow
@GowElizabeth
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Conservationist, animal behaviouralist and ornithologist. ECCC research scientist. views my own. She/Her/Elle
Delta, British Columbia
Joined March 2016
Learn more about keeping cats safe: https://t.co/XBTuB0OSOZ Learn more about our team's research on wandering domestic cats. https://t.co/8GjxLIqj7A 4/4
stewardshipcentrebc.ca
The Stewardship Centre for BC recommends you keep your cat indoors, supervise outdoor access and adopt the tips below. It’s better for cats and better for birds, bats and other wildlife.
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Bird protection is a shared responsibility and everyone, including #cat owners, veterinarians, animal shelters, and municipalities, can play a role. Keeping cats indoors protects wildlife and keeps cats safe by eliminating dangers such as cars, predators, and disease. 3/4
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The findings from our study https://t.co/IDizHg7mws are 71% lower than estimates published in 2013. This lower estimate does NOT reflect a reduction in cat predation but is due to more and improved data on cat predation rates and cat abundances. 2/4
ace-eco.org
Domestic cats, Felis catus, can be found almost everywhere in the world and estimating their impact on wildlife, including birds, requires the most up-to-date information. There are an estimated 9.3...
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Our team has published a new study @AvianAce showing that #cats kill between 19–197 million #birds each year in Canada! In the time it has taken you to read ~3 posts (1 min) 114 birds have been killed at the paws of cats in Canada. https://t.co/IDizHg7mws 1/4
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How many birds are killed by cats each year? A new #UofG study provides a more accurate picture of the millions of birds dying at the claws of household pets. @UofGCBS @IntUGrativeBiol @ChuJonathan @RyanNorrisSci Read more:
news.uoguelph.ca
It’s no secret that birds are facing many threats in our cities, but the leading cause of death may come as a surprise. It’s not avian flu or natural predators, but instead, outdoor cats.
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Williamson’s sapsuckers rely on Old-growth forests to raise their young. With less than 8% of its habitat currently protected, our researchers are discovering what more we can do: https://t.co/dWBxhlCgLp
#NationalForestWeek
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HUGE congrats to @VanessaHum_ . She successfully defended her MSc thesis today @SFUBioSci . She gave a truly inspiring presentation showing how she has integrated art into her science.
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Hey #TWS2024 attendees! In 2013, cats were estimated to kill between 100-350 million birds annually in Canada. Has recent work on outdoor cats in the decade since changed this estimate? Come see my talk on Sunday 2 pm in Key 2 to find out! 1/3
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We are now accepting applications for the Liber Ero Fellowship Program! The program supports post-doctoral fellows who address pressing conservation challenges of relevance to Canada. Application deadline is November 1, 2024. See https://t.co/NQT4jjqx82 more details.
liberero.ca
Veuillez remplir ce formulaire avant de nous faire parvenir votre dossier de demande de bourse. Prénom Nom de famille Titre du projet Adresse postale Ville Province ou État Pays Code postal Téléphone...
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Roll up, roll up, time to send in your abstracts for the #GlobalNightjarNetwork Virtual conference 2024! Abstracts now being accepted! All info in the image below - please get in touch with me, or any of the committee at meetings@nightjars.groups.io.
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The Liber Ero Fellowship Program helps develop the next generation of conservation scientists as leaders who’ll affect policy & improve conservation of Canada’s wild places & natural resources. Apply by November 1. See https://t.co/w55a5eNhWb for more details.
liberero.ca
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Fall migration is here! 🍂🐦🍁Now is a great time to install bird-safe solutions for your home! If you don't know where to buy Feather Friendly Bird Collision Deterrent Markers in the Ottawa-Gatineau area Safe Wings has got you covered! Swipe through to find local retailers!
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Opportunity to conduct graduate research in Saskatchewan on one of the world’s most poorly-studied terns! @usask @SCO_SOC @WaterbirdSociet #migratoryconnectivity #ornithology #birdmigration
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Can not speak highly enough about this program. Happy to help support an application as academic mentor or conservation practitioner. Topics related to migratory birds, forestry, or urban ecology and conservation. Feel free to make a pitch to me.
We are now accepting applications for the Liber Ero Fellowship Program! The program supports post-doctoral fellows who address pressing conservation challenges of relevance to Canada. Application deadline is November 1, 2024. See https://t.co/NQT4jjqx82 more details.
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We are now accepting applications for the Liber Ero Fellowship Program! The program supports post-doctoral fellows who address pressing conservation challenges of relevance to Canada. Application deadline is November 1, 2024. See https://t.co/NQT4jjqx82 more details.
liberero.ca
Veuillez remplir ce formulaire avant de nous faire parvenir votre dossier de demande de bourse. Prénom Nom de famille Titre du projet Adresse postale Ville Province ou État Pays Code postal Téléphone...
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Looking forward to sharing my work under #iTrackDNA project and @LiberEroFellows program. Extremely excited to meet awesome people behind @eDNAcollab and learn about their different initiatives! @UVicScience
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Celebrating achievements in the Centre for Wildlife Ecology! Vanessa Hum won a prize for the Best Speed Talk at the North American Congress for Conservation Biology (NACCB) at the end of June in Vancouver. Read more on our Kudos page: https://t.co/RDTdB7tFxE
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