E. Shepard

Seabird morphology determines operational wind speeds, tolerable maxima and responses to extremes

This study examines how seabird morphology influences their tolerance to wind speeds and responses to extreme weather events using tracking data from 18 species.

Wake respirometry may quantify stress and energetics of free-living animals

This paper introduces wake respirometry to measure CO2 production in free-living animals, detecting physiological changes like stress and metabolic rates.

Effect of tag attachment on the flight performance of five raptor species

This study compares the effects of two harness types on flight performance in raptors, finding leg-loops cause less drag and improve flight efficiency.

Ecological inference using data from accelerometers needs careful protocols

This paper evaluates accelerometer accuracy in ecological studies, showing that calibration, tag placement, and attachment procedures significantly affect data quality and ecological inference.