Professional Title
Avian Ecologist
Dr. Bracey is an avian ecologist who is interested in studying the impacts of human activities on bird populations. Bracey’s aim is to integrate ecology, biology, and conservation sciences to better inform management decisions associated with avian populations. Much of Bracey’s research is focused on conservation and management of wetland birds and waterbirds breeding in the Great Lakes region.
Education
- Ph.D. University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 2021
- M.S. Integrated Biosciences, University of Minnesota Duluth, 2011
- B.S. Biology, University of Minnesota Duluth, 2002
Recent Publications
Effects of human land use on avian functional and taxonomic diversity within the upland coastal zone of the North American Great Lakes
Effets de l'utilisation des terres par l'homme sur la diversité fonctionnelle et taxonomique de l'avifaune dans les hautes-terres côtières des Grands Lacs d'Amérique du NordTranslated title of the contribution: Effects of human land use on avian functional and taxonomic diversity within the upland coastal zone of the North American Great LakesBracey, A. M., Kovalenko, K. E., Niemi, G., Giese, E. E. G., Howe, R. W. & Grinde, A. R., Aug 2022, In: Avian Conservation and Ecology. 17, 2, 6.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Effects of human land use on avian functional and taxonomic diversity within the upland coastal zone of the North American Great Lakes
Effects of human land use on avian functional and taxonomic diversity within the upland coastal zone of the North American Great LakesBracey, A. M., Kovalenko, K., Niemi, G. J., Gnass Giese, E. E., Howe, R. W. & Grinde, A. R., Aug 2022, In: Avian Conservation and Ecology. 17, 2, 6.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Foraging Ecology Differentiates Life Stages and Mercury Exposure in Common Terns (Sterna hirundo)
Foraging Ecology Differentiates Life Stages and Mercury Exposure in Common Terns (Sterna hirundo)Bracey, A. M., Etterson, M. A., Strand, F. C., Matteson, S. W., Niemi, G. J., Cuthbert, F. J. & Hoffman, J. C., Mar 2021, In: Integrated environmental assessment and management. 17, 2, p. 398-410 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prioritizing coastal wetlands for marsh bird conservation in the U.S. Great Lakes
Prioritizing coastal wetlands for marsh bird conservation in the U.S. Great LakesSaunders, S. P., Elliott, L. H., Bracey, A. M., Gnass Giese, E. E., Howe, R. W., Niemi, G. J., Norment, C. J., Tozer, D. C. & Wilsey, C. B., Sep 2020, In: Biological Conservation. 249, 108708.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Migratory routes and wintering locations of declining inland North American Common Terns
Migratory routes and wintering locations of declining inland North American Common TernsBracey, A., Lisovski, S., Moore, D., McKellar, A., Craig, E., Matteson, S., Strand, F., Costa, J., Pekarik, C., Curtis, P., Niemi, G. & Cuthbert, F., Jul 1 2018, In: Auk. 135, 3, p. 385-399 15 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
