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. 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

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

7 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: Condor. 126, 2, duad062.

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

An Index of biotic condition (IBC) using birds as indicators of coastal wetland quality in North America's Laurentian Great Lakes

1 year ago
An Index of biotic condition (IBC) using birds as indicators of coastal wetland quality in North America's Laurentian Great LakesHowe, R. W., Niemi, G. J., Bracey, A. M., Brady, V., Elliott, L., Fiorino, G. E., Gaul, W., Gehring, T. M., Gnass Giese, E. E., Lawrence, G., Norment, C. J., Panci, H., Tozer, D. C., Uzarski, D., Walton, N. G. & Wheelock, B., Dec 1 2023, In: Ecological Indicators. 156, 111174.

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

Application of habitat association models across regions: Useful explanatory power retained in wetland bird case study

1 year 7 months ago
Application of habitat association models across regions: Useful explanatory power retained in wetland bird case studyElliott, L. H., Bracey, A. M., Niemi, G. J., Johnson, D. H., Gehring, T. M., Gnass Giese, E. E., Fiorino, G. E., Howe, R. W., Lawrence, G. J., Norment, C. J., Tozer, D. C. & Igl, L. D., May 2023, In: Ecosphere. 14, 5, e4499.

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

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 a changing world

A man stands at a podium with a microphone in front of a presentation slide.

NRRI scientists present findings on projects with broader water community.

Blue and white bird sits on a nesting box.

NRRI research underway to understand availability of flying insects impact to bird populations.

Media Coverage