Research Themes

Threatened Species
& Island Conservation

Drones & Technology

Ensuring that the transition to clean energy is ecologically sound

Threatened species and island conservation is a key focus area

Using innovative tools for effective ecological monitoring

Recent Publications

Huang, L., Clarke, R.H., Teixeira, D., Chiaradia, A., & Meyer, B. (2025). Acoustic recognition of individuals in closed and open bird populations. Ecological Informatics, 90, 103330.

Miller, M.G.R., Petrovic, S., & Clarke, R.H. (2025). A global review of Procellariiform flight height, flight speed and nocturnal activity: Implications for offshore wind farm collision risk. Journal of Applied Ecology, 62(8), 1795-1819.

Allen, P., Peters, A., Stiefel, Z., & Clarke, R.H. (2025). Seabird moult timing and duration: Implications for at-sea threat exposure worldwide. Global Ecology and Conservation, e03558.

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Featured News

Comparing scat counts and thermal drones: differences in precision and population estimates

Precise monitoring of wildlife populations is a key part of conservation management, but estimating animal numbers across large landscapes is often difficult. In Australia, this challenge is particularly relevant for kangaroos, where high population densities can place significant grazing pressure on native vegetation and ecosystems. Choosing an appropriate population monitoring method can directly influence management decisions on conservation reserves. For my Honours proj