We study animal behaviour, life history, and conservation using state-of-the art cameras and tracking devices to learn about the lives of animals and how we can best conserve them.
Lab's Research SubjectsAnimal migration
Movement Ecology Forest Ecology Urban Ecology Ornithology Habitat use Parental care Full annual cycle ecology Conservation Life History Trade-offs |
About:We study why and how many animal populations are declining, and how we can stop their declines. We conduct interdisciplinary research that uses the field, laboratory, quantitative modelling, and innovative tracking technologies to get a better understanding of how we can help animals survive in the face of global change.
We firmly believe that for conservation to succeed scientists need to listen to stakeholder goals and engage them in research of mutual benefit. I use this approach to help solve complex problems using transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary frameworks. Our research team is fully committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all members have equal opportunities to grow, develop, and succeed. Past and current research spans three broad research areas: 1. Birds Movement and Migration 2. Effects of domestic cats on Canada's environment 3. What is lurking in your yard: Urban animals Please check out the projects section to learn more. I am always open for potential collaborations, please contact me if you are interested. In the NewsCheck out our work on domestic cats featured in the documentary, "Running Wild: The Cats of Cornwall" premiering on TVO at 9pm on Nov 24, 2020.
Trailer: m.facebook.com/watch/?v=820577685413384&_rdr Online version of documentary As part of promotion for this documentary Dr. Gow also took part in a panel discussion on The Agenda with Steve Paikin. Check out recent media coverage of our Vancouver Cat Count, in partnership with the Stewardship Centre for British Columbia and Environment and Climate Change Canada. CBC British Columbia CBC Vancouver News Global News Radio CTV news |
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Announcements:
I am looking for a PhD student to study the behaviour of domestic cats and their impacts on wildlife to be co-supervised with Dr. Ryan Norris at the University of Guelph. I have recently started a position with Birds Canada as a Movement Ecologist. I will be synthesizing animal movement data from the Motus Wildlife Telemetry System and other technologies to help identify conservation priorities.
Recently published papers:
Shiffman D, SJ Bittick, MS Cashion, SR Colla, LE Coristine, DII Derrick, EA Gow, CC MacDonald, M More O’Ferrall, M Oroboko, RA Pollom, J Provencher, NK Dulvy. 2020. Inaccurate and biased global media coverage underlies public misunderstanding of shark conservation threats and solutions. iScience 23: 101205 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2020.101205 Gow EA, P Arcese, D Dagenais, RJ Sardell, S Wilson, JM Reid. 2019. Testing predictions of inclusive fitness theory in inbreeding relatives with biparental care. Proceedings of the Royal Society B 286:20191933 PDF Gow EA, SM Knight, DW Bradley, RG Clark, DW Winkler, M Bélisle, L Berzins, T Blake, ES Bridge, L Burke, RD Dawson, PO Dunn, D Garant, G Holroyd, AG Horn, DJT Hussell, O Lansdorp, AJ Laughlin, ML Leonard, F Pelletier, D Shutler, L Siefferman, C Taylor, H Trefry, CM Vleck, D Vleck, LA Whittingham, DR Norris. 2019. Effects of spring migration distance on tree swallow reproductive success within and among flyways. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 7:380 PDF DeZwaan, D^. S Wilson, EA Gow, K Martin. Sex-specific spatiotemporal variation and carry-over effects in a migratory alpine songbird Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 7:285 PDF Knight SM^, DW Bradley, RG Clark, EA Gow, M Bélisle, L Berzins, T Blake, ES Bridge, RD Dawson, PO Dunn, D Garant, G Holroyd, AG Horn, DJT Hussell, O Lansdorp, AJ Laughlin, ML Leonard, F Pelletier, D Shutler, L Siefferman, C Taylor, H Trefry, CM Vleck, D Vleck, DW Winkler, LA Whittingham, DR Norris. Non-breeding season movements of a migratory songbird are related to declines in resource availability. The Auk: Ornithological Advances ukz028 PDF Gow EA, L Burke, DW Winkler, SM Knight, DW Bradley, RG Clark, M Bélisle, L Berzins, T Blake, ES Bridge, RD Dawson, PO Dunn, D Garant, G Holroyd, AG Horn, DJT Hussell, O Lansdorp, AJ Laughlin, ML Leonard, F Pelletier, D Shutler, L Siefferman, C Taylor, H Trefry, CM Vleck, D Vleck, LA Whittingham, DR Norris. 2019. A range-wide domino effect and resetting of the annual cycle in a migratory songbird. Proceedings of the Royal Society B 286: 20181916 PDF Knight SM^, DW Bradley, RG Clark, EA Gow, M Bélisle, L Berzins, T Blake, ES Bridge, RD Dawson, PO Dunn, D Garant, G Holroyd, AG Horn, DJT Hussell, O Lansdorp, AJ Laughlin, ML Leonard, F Pelletier, D Shutler, L Siefferman, C Taylor, H Trefry, CM Vleck, D Vleck, DW Winkler, LA Whittingham, DR Norris. 2018. Constructing and evaluating a continent-wide migratory songbird network across the annual cycle. Ecological Monographs 88:445–460 PDF Click Here for an infographic describing this paper ^ Student papers |
