Annie Bracey Ph.D.

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Professional Title
Avian Ecologist

Dr. Bracey is an avian ecologist who is interested in studying the impacts of human activities on bird populations. The aim of her research is to integrate ecology, biology, and conservation sciences to better inform management decisions associated with avian populations. Much of Annie'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

Profiles

Recent Publications

Occurrence patterns and trends of frogs in coastal wetlands of the Great Lakes call for further habitat restoration

11 months 1 week ago
Occurrence patterns and trends of frogs in coastal wetlands of the Great Lakes call for further habitat restorationTozer, D. C., Bracey, A. M., Brady, V. J., Chislock, M. F., Ciborowski, J. J. H., Cooper, M. J., Fiorino, G. E., Gehring, T. M., Gnass Giese, E. E., Grabas, G. P., Harrison, A. M., Howe, R. W., Lamberti, G. A., Lawrence, G. J., Niemi, G. J., Uzarski, D. G., Wheelock, B. A. & Ethier, D. M., Apr 2025, In: Ecosphere. 16, 4, e70248.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Occurrence patterns and trends of frogs in coastal wetlands of the Great Lakes call for further habitat restoration

11 months 1 week ago
Occurrence patterns and trends of frogs in coastal wetlands of the Great Lakes call for further habitat restorationTozer, D. C., Bracey, A. M., Brady, V. J., Chislock, M. F., Ciborowski, J. J. H., Cooper, M. J., Fiorino, G. E., Gehring, T. M., Gnass Giese, E. E., Grabas, G. P., Harrison, A. M., Howe, R. W., Lamberti, G. A., Lawrence, G. J., Niemi, G. J., Uzarski, D. G., Wheelock, B. A. & Ethier, D. M., Apr 2025, In: Ecosphere. 16, 4, e70248.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Increasing marsh bird abundance in coastal wetlands of the Great Lakes, 2011–2021, likely caused by increasing water levels

1 year 10 months ago
Increasing marsh bird abundance in coastal wetlands of the Great Lakes, 2011–2021, likely caused by increasing water levelsTozer, D. C., Bracey, A. M., Fiorino, G. E., Gehring, T. M., Gnass Giese, E. E., Grabas, G. P., Howe, R. W., Lawrence, G. J., Niemi, G. J., Wheelock, B. A. & Ethier, D. M., May 1 2024, In: Ornithological Applications. 126, 2, duad062.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Featured Research Projects

A study of habitat and survival rates of species in decline to inform forest management practices.

The Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas documents the distribution of every breeding bird species in Minnesota and provides a solid foundation for future conservation efforts.

NRRI News Articles

One woodpecker pokes head out of tree hole while second is on tree trunk outside.

NRRI initiates study to understand habitat needs, role of tree holes to other wildlife; citizens' sightings needed.

NRRI avian ecology team gather, six ecologists, male and female, smile at the camera with a wetland in the background.

More than ‘just the facts,’ researchers lean into ‘acts’ and ‘pacts’ to address challenges of environmental changes

Least Sandpiper (Kolbe)

NRRI study helps inform benefits of shipping channel dredge material for island habitat.

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