DBE - 'no alarms and no surprises'

Anna Ekner, M.Sc.
Ph.D. student (2007-), supervisor prof. P.Tryjanowski

E-mail: aekner [at] wp.pl

Research interest

Prey-predator, hoste-parasite interactions, breeding biology, habitat selection in birds
Behavioural and evolutionary ecology

Short CV

B.Sc. in biology – 2007, Adam Mickiewicz University
M.Sc. in food science and nutrition - 2005, The A. Cieszkowski Agricultural University of Poznan

Membership/Awards

Member of the Polish Society for Nature Protection „Salamandra”

Teaching & faculty service

Classes in Ecological research methods.
Course in Variety of animals world
Current projects

The influence of lizard's (Lacerta agilis and L. vivipara) morfological traits on the probability of its' survivor under the high predation pressure. Lizards as hosts for mites, mite-borne diseases and as prey for the Great Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor. In cooperation with P. Tryjanowski and M. Antczak.

Non-lethal effect of predators on behaviour of hole-passerine birds. Nest-sites and noctural places selection by passerines. In cooperation with P. Tryjanowski.


Publications

Ekner Anna & Magdalena Zagalska-Neubauer (2007): XXXVIII Warsztaty Biologii Ewolucyjnej (Bia³owie¿a, 29 IX-2 X 2006r.). Wiadomoœci Ekologiczne. 53: 31-35.

Review of the book: Tryjanowski P., Sparks T. H., Jerzak L. (eds) 2006. The White Stork in Poland: studies in biology, ecology and conservation. Bogucki Wydawnictwo Naukowe, Poznañ, 492 pp. ISBN 83-60247-35-8.