Steve Kolbe M.S.

Steve Kolbe headshot
Professional Title
Avian Ecologist
Steve Kolbe is an avian ecologist with a special interest in bird migration and movement, testing novel survey methodologies, and acoustic identification. His research focuses on the ways in which birds use their environment at varying scales throughout the annual cycle.

Education

M.S. Integrated Biosciences, University of Minnesota - Duluth, 2018
B.S. Miami University, 2009

 

Featured Research Projects

Screenshot of the ForCast tool including data layer overlay in Northern Minnesota, and bar chart analysis of data

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

NRRI News Articles

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

Pileated Woodpecker: Construction crew of the forest

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

Scarlett Tanager sits on branch among leaves

'Forestry for the Birds' guides management for all

NRRI avian data and expertise brings forest management and happy birds together in one manual for all.

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

Birds as indicators of a changing world

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

Media Coverage