Josh Bednar M.S.

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Professional Title
Senior Research Staff Scientist, Wildlife Ecologist

Josh Bednar is a wildlife ecologist with a primary focus on birds. Specifically, he is interested in identifying and developing conservation solutions for species in greatest conservation need. Other areas of interest include: breeding ecology and habitat associations, migration, land use, climate change and agriculture.

Education

  • M.S. University of Minnesota-Duluth, 2016
  • B.S. University of Minnesota-Duluth, 2010

Recent Publications

Identification of Black Bullhead (Ameiurus melas) and Brown Bullhead (A. nebulosus) from the Western Great Lakes: Recommendations for Small Individuals

Recent Publications: Josh Dumke
4 years 3 months ago
Identification of Black Bullhead (Ameiurus melas) and Brown Bullhead (A. nebulosus) from the Western Great Lakes: Recommendations for Small IndividualsDumke, J. D., Chorak, G. M., Ruetz, C. R., Thum, R. A. & Wesolek, J. N., Jan 21 2020, In: American Midland Naturalist. 183, 1, p. 90-104 15 p.

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

Featured Research Projects

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ForCAST: Forest Change Assessment and Simulation Tool

The ForCAST tool attempts to provide forestry professionals and land managers with an opportunity to evaluate how a changing climate and changing markets might affect Minnesota’s forests and

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Forest Birds of Conservation Concern

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

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Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas

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

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What's buggin' Minnesota birds?

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