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Ecology Podcast

Ecology Podcast
Climate Change
Ecology
Animal Ecology
Biodiversity
Leadership
Natural England
Spider Behavior
Fireflies
British Ecological Society
Nature Access
Behavioral Ecology
Disability
Bioluminescence
Invasive Species
Delegation
Trust
Collaboration
Nature Recovery
Team Development
Management Strategies

Podcasts from the British Ecological Society

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For today's episode, Ivy is joined by Martyna Syposz, author of "Snowmelt predicts earlier breeding across the latitudinal range of an Arctic nesting seabird, the Little Auk (Alle alle)". We discussed the story behind the paper and her experience as ... more

For today's episode, Anna is joined by Mariana Hernandez-Montilla and Katie Devenish, authors of a recently published paper in People and Nature, "Forwarding forest restoration: Seven key socio-ecological issues for advancing forest restoration in a ... more

For this episode, Edie Abrahams (Associate Blog Editor, Animal Ecology in Focus) spoke with William Hintz about his recently published paper, "invasive goldfish trigger a regime shift in experimental lake ecosystems of varying trophic state", publish... more

In this podcast episode, we talk to Jenna Klein, an early career researcher who won the Robert May Prize with Methods in Ecology and Evolution for her paper focusing on the use of drones in ecology, especially in monitoring.

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Recent Guests

Mariana Hernandez-Montilla
PhD researcher at the Global Development Institute, University of Manchester
University of Manchester
Episode: Forwarding forest restoration | The Story Behind the Paper
Katie Devenish
Postdoc researcher at the University of Manchester
University of Manchester
Episode: Forwarding forest restoration | The Story Behind the Paper
Bill Hintz
Ecologist and researcher presenting his study on goldfish impacts on lake ecosystems
Episode: Are goldfish damaging ecosystems? | The story behind the paper
Jenna Klein
PhD candidate in computer science and engineering
The Ohio State University
Episode: Drone use in Ecology with Jenna Klein | 2025 Robert May Prize Winner
Francis Mullan
Bee researcher, Bumblebee lab in Utah
[not specified in transcript]
Episode: Understanding the climate vulnerability of social bees | The story behind the paper
Clint Penick
Ecology researcher, prior work on urban ants
[not specified in transcript]
Episode: Understanding the climate vulnerability of social bees | The story behind the paper
Dr. Jessica van der Wal
Researcher in the Honey Guide Research Project
University of Cape Town
Episode: Honey-hunter and honeyguide communication | The Story Behind the Paper
Niru Dorrian
Ambassador to the UN Ocean Decade; Senior Marine Ecology Consultant
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology; Supporting EirGrid
Episode: Turning science into action with BES Fellows, Dr Caroline Howe and Niru Dorrian
Caroline Howe
Leading ecologist focusing on biodiversity, climate and people-nature relationships
Viacool Society
Episode: Turning science into action with BES Fellows, Dr Caroline Howe and Niru Dorrian

Host

Anna
Host and guide for interviews with guests; key facilitator

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Sound Quality

    Good content, but I would recommend not recording audio with a ti84 calculator.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Timcognito
    United States10 years ago
  • Interesting but needs some post-production

    What could & should be a great podcast is heavily let down by poor audio quality.

    During otherwise very interesting interviews, there is often a huge discrepancy in audio volume between the interviewer and interviewee. This makes it difficult to focus on the actual content of the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    geigercounter120
    United Kingdom11 years ago
  • Easy TOC update

    This makes it easy to keep up with some recent BES papers during the morning commute.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike from aust
    Australia13 years ago
  • afklyso

    I would love to see more frequent updates. These are well done and sorely needed. Ecology as a science is poorly represented among podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lysosome
    United States13 years ago
  • Good range, but variable sound quality

    Good to have a range with interesting questions. The quality jumps a bit between files (presumably because different people are doing different podcasts).

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jamfortea
    United Kingdom13 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Content is accessible and useful for readers who want quick updates on BES research and policy relevance.
Recurring theme around equity and inclusion in ecology resonates with many listeners and potential guests.
Listeners appreciate the practical ecological insights and fieldwork storytelling, though some note audio quality variability.
Some feedback calls for more frequent updates and higher production polish.

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#105
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Talking Points

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Forwarding forest restoration | The Story Behind the Paper
Q: What led you to your research question behind this paper and its significance?
We were frustrated by how restoration often focuses on numbers like hectares rather than ecological or social outcomes. The study aims to identify seven key challenges that will shape restoration across contexts and to push for more people-centered, well-governed approaches.
Honey-hunter and honeyguide communication | The Story Behind the Paper
Q: What is the main takeaway regarding what drives call variation across villages?
Cultural processes and social learning within human communities appear to be the primary drivers of regional call variation, rather than environmental conditions.
Honey-hunter and honeyguide communication | The Story Behind the Paper
Q: What motivated you to study dialect-like variation in honey hunter calls and how did you go about it?
I joined honey hunts to observe firsthand how humans and birds coordinate, recorded calls across 13 villages, and tested hypotheses about social learning and habitat acoustics to explain regional variation.
Honey-hunter and honeyguide communication | The Story Behind the Paper
Q: Could you outline the basic relationship between honey guides and human honey hunters and why it matters ecologically?
The honey guides lead humans to bee nests, and in return, humans harvest honey and share wax and larvae with the birds; this mutualism supports livelihoods and highlights a rare form of inter-species cooperation that is ecologically and culturally significant.
Turning science into action with BES Fellows, Dr Caroline Howe and Niru Dorrian
Q: How can BES Fellows help others scale the impact of their work?
The Fellows describe the program as a supportive community that facilitates knowledge exchange, mentorship, and breaking down silos, enabling researchers to access opportunities and share resources across disciplines and sectors.

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What is Ecology Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A scientifically oriented show that centers ecological research, policy, and practical conservation, with a steady focus on how ecological systems respond to climate change, urbanization, and human-wildlife interactions. Episodes frequently explore nesting biology, pollination, ecosystem services, and equity in science, often featuring researchers, policy practitioners, and network leaders who translate research into actionable insights for farming, urban planning, and environmental policy. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary methods, fieldwork anecdotes, and efforts to broaden participation in ecology, from gender equity to the Global South. Potential listeners will likely be researchers, practitioners, grant-f... more

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1. Mariana Hernandez-Montilla
2. Katie Devenish
3. Bill Hintz
4. Jenna Klein
5. Francis Mullan
6. Clint Penick
7. Dr. Jessica van der Wal
8. Niru Dorrian

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