Birds as Bioindicators
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Eric has assisted with research, in Michigan, focusing on how human-generated noise influences songbird communication, behavior, and fitness. At MNFI, Eric supports the work of the science staff by conducting targeted surveys for rare and declining species, with a focus on songbirds and raptors. He enjoys contributing to long-term monitoring studies and helping to assess how species respond to habitat management.
Eric Branch
Research Assistant - Zoologist
Eric joined MNFI in 2023 after working with them as a seasonal field technician in 2022. He received his BS from Western Michigan University, during which time he developed an appreciation for field work, applied science, and avian research. After graduating, Eric spent time in the Pacific Northwest, where he conducted surveys for at-risk bird species and monitored flying squirrel populations.