University of East Anglia biologist Dr Jennifer Gill received one of ornithology’s top awards on Wednesday, at a ceremony held at the Royal Society in London.
L-R: Prof Ian Newton, Dr Jennifer Gill, and Brian Marsh.
Recognised by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) for her considerable and ongoing contribution to British ornithology, Dr Gill received the Trust’s first Marsh Award for Ornithology from Prof Ian Newton, chair of the BTO, and Brian Marsh of the Marsh Christian Trust.
The Marsh Award recognises the particular contribution Dr Gill has made to the development of young ornithologists, through her work with MSc and PhD students.
Many ornithologists trained by Dr Gill now work for BTO and RSPB and at universities in the UK and abroad. She is currently collaborating with the BTO in three PhD projects related to how environmental changes impinge upon birds.
Dr Gill is best known for her studies of Icelandic Black-tailed Godwits, thousands of which spend the winter here in East Anglia. Hundreds of birdwatchers across Europe are involved with the godwit research by reporting sightings of colour-ringed birds.
Dr Gill said: “I am delighted to receive this award, particularly as it comes from the British Trust for Ornithology, as so much of my research has been underpinned by BTO bird surveys and collaborations with staff and volunteers.”
The BTO is the UK’s leading bird research organisation. More than 30,000 birdwatchers contribute to the BTO’s surveys. They collect information that forms the basis of conservation action in the UK. The BTO maintains a staff of 100 at its offices in Norfolk and Stirling, who analyse and publicise the results of project work.
Recognised by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) for her considerable and ongoing contribution to British ornithology, Dr Gill received the Trust’s first Marsh Award for Ornithology from Prof Ian Newton, chair of the BTO, and Brian Marsh of the Marsh Christian Trust.
The Marsh Award recognises the particular contribution Dr Gill has made to the development of young ornithologists, through her work with MSc and PhD students.
Many ornithologists trained by Dr Gill now work for BTO and RSPB and at universities in the UK and abroad. She is currently collaborating with the BTO in three PhD projects related to how environmental changes impinge upon birds.
Dr Gill is best known for her studies of Icelandic Black-tailed Godwits, thousands of which spend the winter here in East Anglia. Hundreds of birdwatchers across Europe are involved with the godwit research by reporting sightings of colour-ringed birds.
Dr Gill said: “I am delighted to receive this award, particularly as it comes from the British Trust for Ornithology, as so much of my research has been underpinned by BTO bird surveys and collaborations with staff and volunteers.”
The BTO is the UK’s leading bird research organisation. More than 30,000 birdwatchers contribute to the BTO’s surveys. They collect information that forms the basis of conservation action in the UK. The BTO maintains a staff of 100 at its offices in Norfolk and Stirling, who analyse and publicise the results of project work.
