Sabina I. Wilhelm

This study uses 3D-printed puffin decoys to assess how artificial light and concealment affect detection probability in a seabird rescue program, finding higher search effort needed in darkness and concealment.

This study investigates phototactic behavior of Leachs storm-petrel fledglings exposed to artificial light and finds they avoid light, seek shelter in illuminated areas, and may benefit from hide boxes to reduce stranding mortality.

This study investigates how artificial light affects Atlantic Puffin fledglings' behavior, finding that illumination increases stranding and that light attraction is not mitigated by changing light types.

The paper documents reduced seabird and sea duck mortalities in eastern Canada during the 2023 breeding season compared to 2022 following HPAI introduction, with more diverse species affected in 2023.

The paper estimates 40,966 wild bird mortalities in eastern Canada due to H5N1 avian influenza in 2022, highlighting potential population-level impacts on Northern Gannets and American Common Eiders.

Reducing coastal lighting at a seafood plant decreased Leachs Storm-Petrel strandings by 39.15% during the fledging season.