Long term expertise in seabird and waterbird ecology, monitoring, and impact assessment.
IECS and its Associates have decades of experience in ornithological research, from estuarine waders to offshore seabirds. Our work supports conservation, environmental assessment, and marine planning, drawing on a legacy of wetland ornithology established at Hull in the late 1980s.
Core Expertise
- Seabird and waterbird surveys (vantage‑point, boat‑based, radar, GPS)
- Behavioural and disturbance studies for offshore wind and coastal development
- Movement ecology and connectivity analysis
- Population modelling and risk assessment using Bow‑Tie frameworks
Our ornithologists contribute to several projects worldwide, linking top predator ecology to ecosystem services and biodiversity resilience.
Related Expertise
Estuarine, Coastal & Marine Ecology
Spatial Analysis, Modelling & Remote Sensing
Environmental Assessment & Risk Management
National & Transboundary Marine Management & Governance
Planning a development or research project involving seabirds or waterbirds? Our ornithologists deliver robust surveys, movement analysis and impact assessments for coastal and offshore environments.