Conservationist, animal behaviouralist and ornithologist. ECCC research scientist. views my own. She/Her/Elle
Joined March 2016
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16 Oct 2025
Our team has published a new study @AvianAce showing that #cats kill between 19–197 million #birds each year in Canada!
In the time it has taken you to read ~3 posts (1 min) 114 birds have been killed at the paws of cats in Canada.
ace-eco.org/vol20/iss2/art12…
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16 Oct 2025
Bird protection is a shared responsibility and everyone, including #cat owners, veterinarians, animal shelters, and municipalities, can play a role.
Keeping cats indoors protects wildlife and keeps cats safe by eliminating dangers such as cars, predators, and disease.
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16 Oct 2025
Learn more about keeping cats safe: stewardshipcentrebc.ca/cats-…
Learn more about our team's research on wandering domestic cats. elizabethgow.com/effects-of-…
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Dr. Elizabeth Gow retweeted
15 Oct 2025
How many birds are killed by cats each year?
A new #UofG study provides a more accurate picture of the millions of birds dying at the claws of household pets.
@UofGCBS @IntUGrativeBiol @ChuJonathan @RyanNorrisSci
Read more: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/10/new…
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26 Sep 2025
Williamson’s sapsuckers rely on Old-growth forests to raise their young. With less than 8% of its habitat currently protected, our researchers are discovering what more we can do: ow.ly/5Kz650X1JvR
#NationalForestWeek
ALT A Williamson’s sapsucker clings to the trunk of a tree. A round hole is visible in the trunk nearby. Green moss grows on branches extending outward, and blurred foliage fills the background.
ALT Two people walk through a sunlit forest, surrounded by tall, straight trees. Sun rays filter through the canopy, casting majestic light and shadows across the grassy forest floor.
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9 Apr 2025
Congrats to Olivia Wilson on a very successful and excellent thesis and defense. @UNBC
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4 Dec 2024
HUGE congrats to @VanessaHum_ . She successfully defended her MSc thesis today @SFUBioSci . She gave a truly inspiring presentation showing how she has integrated art into her science.
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Dr. Elizabeth Gow retweeted
18 Oct 2024
Hey #TWS2024 attendees! In 2013, cats were estimated to kill between 100-350 million birds annually in Canada. Has recent work on outdoor cats in the decade since changed this estimate? Come see my talk on Sunday 2 pm in Key 2 to find out! 1/3
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Dr. Elizabeth Gow retweeted
18 Oct 2024
We are now accepting applications for the Liber Ero Fellowship Program! The program supports post-doctoral fellows who address pressing conservation challenges of relevance to Canada. Application deadline is November 1, 2024. See liberero.ca/for more details.
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4 Sep 2024
Roll up, roll up, time to send in your abstracts for the #GlobalNightjarNetwork Virtual conference 2024!
Abstracts now being accepted!
All info in the image below - please get in touch with me, or any of the committee at meetings@nightjars.groups.io.
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26 Aug 2024
The Liber Ero Fellowship Program helps develop the next generation of conservation scientists as leaders who’ll affect policy & improve conservation of Canada’s wild places & natural resources. Apply by November 1. See liberero.ca/ for more details.
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Dr. Elizabeth Gow retweeted
23 Aug 2024
Fall migration is here! 🍂🐦🍁Now is a great time to install bird-safe solutions for your home!
If you don't know where to buy Feather Friendly Bird Collision Deterrent Markers in the Ottawa-Gatineau area Safe Wings has got you covered!
Swipe through to find local retailers!
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Dr. Elizabeth Gow retweeted
6 Aug 2024
Opportunity to conduct graduate research in Saskatchewan on one of the world’s most poorly-studied terns! @usask @SCO_SOC @WaterbirdSociet #migratoryconnectivity #ornithology #birdmigration
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31 Jul 2024
Can not speak highly enough about this program. Happy to help support an application as academic mentor or conservation practitioner. Topics related to migratory birds, forestry, or urban ecology and conservation. Feel free to make a pitch to me.
31 Jul 2024
We are now accepting applications for the Liber Ero Fellowship Program! The program supports post-doctoral fellows who address pressing conservation challenges of relevance to Canada. Application deadline is November 1, 2024. See liberero.ca/for more details.
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31 Jul 2024
We are now accepting applications for the Liber Ero Fellowship Program! The program supports post-doctoral fellows who address pressing conservation challenges of relevance to Canada. Application deadline is November 1, 2024. See liberero.ca/for more details.
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Dr. Elizabeth Gow retweeted
26 Jul 2024
Looking forward to sharing my work under #iTrackDNA project and @LiberEroFellows program. Extremely excited to meet awesome people behind @eDNAcollab and learn about their different initiatives!
@UVicScience
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Dr. Elizabeth Gow retweeted
25 Jul 2024
Celebrating achievements in the Centre for Wildlife Ecology!
Vanessa Hum won a prize for the Best Speed Talk at the North American Congress for Conservation Biology (NACCB) at the end of June in Vancouver.
Read more on our Kudos page:sfu.ca/biology/news-events/k…
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