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Heather L. Bateman
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Professor | Herpetologist, field ecologist and also birds
Hbateman.faculty.asu.edu
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Our article has been published today in @PeerJLife peerj.com/articles/19980

Lead author student mentee - thanks to NSF REU funding CoupledNaturalandHumanSystems
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How urban impervious surface shapes bird foraging behavior in an arid city
Wildlife behavior and interactions in urban ecosystems can vary across landscape types and species, with some birds dominating human-derived resources. This study investigates the relationship between...
peerj.com
September 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Applied Ornithology field trip was a success! We camped along the San Pedro River and students learned surveying for rails, owls, and point count surveys in riparian forest. 🪶🌎
Colorful tents Students and faculty group pic Group being silly in pic
April 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Reposted by Heather L. Bateman
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How do lizards respond to ecohydrologic conditions in an arid, urban environment? Check out this study by CAP LTER investigator @lizardphd.bsky.social and colleagues to learn more!
doi.org/10.1002/eco....
Drought and Vegetation Lag Effects Influence Lizard Abundance: A 10‐Year Study of Perennial and Intermittent Urban River Areas
Animals living in urban desert ecosystems are affected by temperature extremes and altered hydrological regimes. Cities can alter both the physical and biotic environment by increasing temperature an...
doi.org
April 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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New paper on long-term lizard declines.🦎 Abundance highest in wet yrs (we haven't had many!). Some species abund related to lagged effects from vegetation cover, emphasizing the delayed response of biotic communities to ecosystem changes. #urban #herps 🌎
doi.org/10.1002/eco....
Lizard abundance declined over 10 yrs Side-blotched lizards declined but tiger whiptail abundance unchanging Ornate tree lizard and zebra-tailed lizard abundance over time
April 24, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Neighborhood Western Screech Owl working on its winter tan.🪶
Small owl with squinty eyes in saguaro cactus
February 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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First field trip of Ornithology, our classroom for the day! We saw this Green Heron and 46 other species while birding at urban wetlands. ASU Applied Bio. #birding 🪶
Students with binoculars and field guides for group photo Green Heron, cell phone pic thru scope so not the best quality - but can see the green on the back.
January 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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New research on overlap of solar energy potential and critical habitats in the Southwest - Desert Tortoises and Bendire's Thrasher.

phys.org/news/2025-01...
Habitat suitability for two species of desert tortoise and a thrasher (bird)
January 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Our lab studies reptiles and amphibians in urban and wildland places. Plus - we work with some awesome collaborators!
January 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM