Advisor: James Mouton

Maddie is exploring various facets of Island Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma insularis) physiology. Her research includes analyzing their diet using DNA metabarcoding, investigating the influence of bill size on thermoregulation, and examining hormonal variations associated with different breeding statuses in adult birds. She has a keen interest in understanding how environments shape the lives of birds and how we can enhance management strategies to support their habitats more effectively.