We are a group of dedicated conservation biologists working on creative, science-based solutions to biodiversity conservation challenges. We support one another, collaborate on group projects, and have a lot of fun.
Our combined lab is led by dedicated academics and staff
PhD @ REC LAB
Ananya is interested in studying the role of birds in agriculture ecosystems. Her PhD focuses on understanding the ecosystem services and disservices provided by birds in vineyards and arable crop ecosystems, and how these services interact with surrounding farmland habitat.
MSc @ REC LAB
Lily studies bugs and birds in riparian habitats.
PhD @ REC LAB
PhD @ REC LAB
BSc(Hons) @ REC LAB
PhD @ REC LAB
MSc @ REC LAB
MSc @ REC LAB
MSc @ REC LAB
PhD @ REC LAB
Laura Plimpton
PhD @Columbia 2025
Disease ecology
Tilly King
BSc(Hons) @ UC 2025
Lizards and mice on Kaitorete Spit
Joseph Bray
BSc(Hons) @ UC 2025
Rat demography in urban systems
Andrew Thiele
MSc @UC 2025
Jordan Hollinshead
MSc @ UC
Fergus Lowen
MSc @ UC
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