Steve Kolbe M.S.

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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

Least Sandpiper (Kolbe)

Interstate Island is safe haven for migrating birds

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

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Sharing and connecting at the St. Louis River Summit

NRRI scientists present findings on projects with broader water community.

Gray and white bird sits on slim branch.

Weird, warm winter impacts birds, but just how is unclear

Warm winter weather in northern latitudes can have both positive and negative effects on well-known and beloved resident bird species, like the Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee and Black-capped Chickad

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