The Birds Behind The Beaks

 

Main Author
Emily Ritter (she/her)
B.S. Biology - Animal Behavior - Millersville University

UWSP Department of Natural Resources

Currently working on: Master’s in Forestry
Advisors: Dr. Mike Demchik & Dr. Mike Tiller

Snag with cavities in forest

Emphasis on structure: Cavities in standing dead wood highlight habitat value sometimes overlooked.

Male Downy Woodpecker on tree trunk

Bird habitat use: Downy Woodpecker excavating a winter roost cavity at the McLoud property in November 2025 during oak sapling field work. 

Focus: Forest habitat structure, bird and insect interactions, impacts of prescribed burning and restoration-informed management.

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