Lucy Wright Email & Phone Number

Sandy, England, United Kingdom

Lead RSPB's team of talented marine scientists to deliver scientific research and advice to ensure that our marine conservation work is based on robust evidence.

Sandy, Bedfordshire, UK

I lead a team of scientists who provide scientific support for site conservation. Together, we provide scientific advice to support the RSPB's policy and casework required for the effective conservation of protected sites, and conduct primary research to support this work.Our scientific support work includes critique of environmental impact assessments and.

I managed, secured funding for, and undertook research examining the causes of changes in the abundance of waterbirds and seabirds, and potential impacts of man-made developments (renewable energy, airports, etc) on their populations. I also worked on assessing the benefits and limitations of protected area networks for bird conservation. I managed two.

My work included lead authorship of the biodiversity theme of the Severn Tidal Power Strategic Environmental Assessment. I ran a secretariat (www.bto.org/soss) providing ornithological advice to the UK offshore wind farm industry in partnership with The Crown Estate and a large number of collaborating organisations, developing strategic research projects.

Analysed causes of black grouse population decline and studied garden bird populations.

Field surveys and writing technical reports for planning applications. Liaison with partners and clients. Managed the business during the owner’s holiday periods.

Woodlark and Dartford warbler survey fieldwork, liaison with volunteers and landowners.

Demonstrator for computer and field-based practical classes, leading seminars, marking.

Monthly low-tide bird counts on the Swale estuary.

Bird surveys and management recommendations for a heathland re-creation project.

Management of flamingo captive breeding programme: Daily presentations to public visitors, avicultural and behavioural research, training and supervising volunteers.

Determining the movements of feral Canada geese around Heathrow Airport.

Phd, Ecology

Demography and Productivity of Woodlarks Lullula arborea in Breckland. Investigating the causes of population change over 35 years.

Mres, Ecology And Environmental Management

Activities and Societies: President, Vice-Captain and Coach of University Trampoline Club, University Colours for trampolining. NERC.

Bsc (Hons), Ecology Conservation & Environment

Activities and Societies: President, Vice-Captain and Coach of University Trampoline Club, University Colours for trampolining. Elected.