DAVE SHUTLER - Curriculum vitae

Professor Emeritus, 
Department of Biology,
Acadia University, 
Wolfville, NS, Canada  B4P 2R6
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dave.shutler [at] acadiau.ca
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Later sections of this résumé:  PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, ADVISING


PERSONAL DATA

Current location and research


1998 -
Acadia University. 
 I am interested in reproductive ecology.  I use mostly birds as my study organisms, but my C.V. is testament to many diversions.
  
Postdoctoral and research positions
1996 - '98 University of Saskatchewan and Canadian Wildlife Service, Saskatoon.  Avian reproductive ecology.  Collaborator:  RG Clark.
1995 Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Ottawa.  Population trends in migratory birds.  Collaborator:  DJT Hussell.
1994 - '95 Canadian Wildlife Service, Ottawa.  Effects of acid precipitation on waterfowl distribution.  Collaborators:  DK McNicol, RK Ross.
1991 - '93 University of Western Ontario.  Blood parasites of American black ducks and mallards.  Collaborator:  CD Ankney. 
 
Biology education
PhD, 1991 Carleton University.  Dynamics of territory acquisition in red-winged blackbirds.  Supervisor:  PJ Weatherhead.
MSc, 1987 McGill University (Macdonald College).  Post-fire bird communities and vegetation complexity.  Supervisor:  RD Titman. 
BSc Hons, 1984 McGill University (Macdonald College).  Tardigrade ecology.  Supervisor:  SB Hill.
Selected awards

  Nominated for full membership in Sigma Xi (2022; declined), Professor Emeritus (2020), Established Researcher Award in Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences (2018), Fellow American Ornithologists' Union (2015).

Other sections of this résumé:  PRESENTATIONS, ADVISING
 

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY (click on journal titles to access pdfs)

Refereed publications (my students in bold; their degree in superscript)
Craik SR, Doucet A, Manuel M, Roy C, Brown THons, Shutler D, Lauff RF, Ethier D, Kouwenberg A-L, Taylor PD, 2024.  Irruptive fall migrations are linked to elevated breeding densities but are not associated with body condition or stopover duration in Northern Saw-whet Owls.  Ornithology 141:ukad057.

Clark BL & 168 others, 2023.  Global assessment of plastic exposure risk for oceanic birds.  Nature Communic 14:3665 (email me for pdf).

Hoeg RHons, Shutler D, 2023.  Soil moisture associations with burrow occupancy and reproductive success of Leach’s Storm-Petrels.  J Field Ornithol 94(3):17.

Light MMSc, Shutler D, Faraone N, Cutler GC, Hillier NK, 2023.  Locomotion behavioural responses of Varroa destructor exposed to Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) semiochemicals.  J Pest Sci 96 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-023-01668-8.

Evans JVBSc, Shutler D, 2023.  The importance of olfaction to Apis mellifera social immunity.  J Apicult Res doi: 10.1080/00218839.2023.2246233 (email me for pdf).

Pollet IL, Lenske A, Ausems A, Barbraud C, Bedolla-Guzmán Y, Bicknell A, Bolton M, Bond A, Delord K, Diamond AW, Fifield D, Gjerdrum C, Halpin L, Hansen E, Hedd A, Hoeg RMSc, Major H, Mauck R, McClelland G, McFarlane Tranquilla L, Montevecchi W, Parker M, Pratte I, Rail J-F, Robertson G, Rock J, Ronconi R, Shutler D, Stenhouse I, Takahashi A, Watanuki Y, Welch L, Wilhelm S, Wong S, Mallory M, 2023.  Experts' opinions on threats to Leach's Storm-Petrels (Hydrobates leucorhous) across their global range.  Avian Conserv Ecol 18(1):11.

Pollet IL, McFarlane-Tranquilla L, Burgess NM, Diamond AW, Gjerdrum C, Hedd A, Hoeg RMSc, Jones PL, Mauck RA, Montevecchi WA, Pratte I, Ronconi RA, Shutler D, Wilhelm SI, Mallory ML, 2003.  Factors influencing mercury levels in Leach’s storm-petrels at several northwest Atlantic colonies.  Sci Tot Env 860:160464.

Sanford THons, Shutler D, 2022.  Manipulation by Plasmodium of Anopheles mosquito behavior and human odors.  Acta Parasitolo 67:1463–1470.

Call R, Shutler D, 2022.  Risky foraging by Ring-billed Gulls.  J Field Ornithol 93(3):4.

Ronconi RA, Lieske DJ, McFarlane Tranquilla LA, Abbott S, Allard KA, Allen B, Black AL, Bolduc F, Davoren GK, Diamond AW, Fifield DA, Garthe S, Gjerdrum C, Hedd A, Mallory ML, Mauck RA, McKnight J, Montevecchi WA, Pollet IL, Pratte I, Rail J-F, Regular PM, Robertson GJ, Rock JC, Savoy L, Shlepr K, Shutler D, Symons S, Taylor PD, Wilhelm SI, 2022.  Predicting seabird foraging habitat for conservation planning in Atlantic Canada:  integrating telemetry and census data across thousands of colonies.  Front Mar Sci 9:816794.

Kirkhus MH, Hoeg RMSc, Shutler D, Walker AK, 2021.  Using eDNA to confirm the identity of raptors that cast pellets.  Wilson J Ornithol 133:615–620.

Priest JMMSc, McRuer DL, Stewart DT, Boudreau M, Power JWB, Conboy G, Jenkins EJ, Kolapo TU, Shutler D, 2021.  New geographic records for Echinococcus canadensis in coyotes and moose from Nova Scotia, Canada.  Int J Par:  Par & Wildl 16:285-288.

Zinck C, Priest JMMSc, Shutler D, Stewart DT, Boudreau M, Lloyd V, 2021. Detection of Borrelia spp., Ehrlichia canis, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, and Dirofilaria immitis in Eastern Coyotes (Canis latrans) in Nova Scotia, Canada.  J Wildl Dis 57:678–682.

Hoeg RMSc, Shutler D, Pollet IL, 2021.  Levels of predation at two Leach’s Storm-Petrel Hydrobates leucorhous breeding colonies.  Marine Ornithol 49:119–125.

Light MMSc, Faraone N, Shutler D, Cutler GC, Hillier NK, 2021.  Varroa destructor (Mesostigmata: Varroidae) electrophysiological activity towards Common Yarrow Achillea millefolium (Asteraceae) essential oil and its components.  Can Entomol 153:211–221.

Shutler D, Priest JMMSc, Stewart DT, Boudreau M, 2021.  Demographical and morphological differences among coyotes relative to sampling method.  Can J Zool 99:197-204.

Light MMSc, Shutler D, Cutler GC, Hillier NK, 2020.  Electrotarsogram responses to odorants by Varroa destructor, a primary parasite of western honey bees (Apis mellifera).  Exptal Appl Acarol 81:515–530.

Light MMSc, Shutler D, Cutler GC, Hillier NK, 2020.  Varroa destructor mite electrophysiological responses to honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony volatiles.  Exptal Appl Acarol 81:495-514.

Knight SM, Gow EA, Bradley DW, Clark RG, Bélisle M, Berzins L, Blake T, Bridge ES, Burke L, Dawson RD, Dunn PO, Garant D, Holroyd GL, Hussell DJT, Lansdorp O, Laughlin AJ, Leonard ML, Pelletier F, Shutler D, Siefferman L, Taylor CM, Trefry H, Vleck CM, Vleck D, Whittingham LA, Winkler DW, Norris DR, 2019. Non-breeding season movements of a migratory songbird are related to declines in resource availability.  Auk 136:ukz028.

Gow EA, Knight SM, Bradley DW, Clark RG, Winkler DW,  Bélisle M, Berzins L, Blake T, Bridge ES, Burke L, Dawson RD, Dunn PO, Garant D, Holroyd G, Horn AG, Hussell DJT, Lansdorp O, Laughlin AJ, Leonard ML, Pelletier F, Shutler D, Siefferman L, Taylor CM, Trefry H, Vleck CM, Vleck D, Whittingham LA, Norris DR, 2019.  Effects of spring migration distance on tree swallow reproductive success within and among flyways.  Front Ecol Evol 7:380.

Pollet ILPhD, Shutler D, 2019.  Effects of Great Horned Owls (Bubo virginianus) on a Leach's Storm-Petrel (Oceanodroma leucorhoa) population. Wilson J Ornithol 131:152-155.

Graham KHons, Shutler D, 2019.  How robust are risk-taking associations in incubating birds? A test and a review.  Behav Ecol Sociobiol 73:79.

Saunders CHBSc, Shutler D, 2019.  A portable, remote-controlled nest-box trap.  J Field Ornithol 90:52-56.  Media:  https://wildlife.org/remote-controlled-device-helps-trap-box-nesting-birds/

Shutler D, 2019.  Some important overlooked aspects of odors in avian nesting ecology.  J Avian Biol 50:e02003.

Pollet ILPhD, Ronconi RA, Leonard ML, Shutler D, 2019.  Migration routes and stopover areas of Leach's Storm Petrels, Oceanodroma leucorhoa.  Marine Ornithol 47:53-63.

Shutler D, 2019.  Investigating dispersion of leaf symbionts:  exploring specific symbioses.  Am Biol Teach 81:27-31.

Gow EA, Burke L, Winkler DW,  Knight SM, Bradley DW, Clark RG, Bélisle M, Berzins L, Blake T, Bridge ES, Dawson RD, Dunn PO, Garant D, Holroyd G, Horn AG, Hussell DJT, Lansdorp O, Laughlin AJ, Leonard ML, Pelletier F, Shutler D, Siefferman L, Taylor CM, Trefry H, Vleck CM, Vleck D, Whittingham LA, Norris DR, 2019.  A range-wide domino effect and resetting of the annual cycle in a migratory songbird.  Proc Roy Soc B 286:20181916.  Media:  https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/news/local/timing-crucial-in-swallow-migration-researchers-find-277412/; http://wildlife.org/the-late-bird-gets-later/?platform=hootsuite

Priest JMMSc, Stewart DT, Boudreau M, Power J, Shutler D, 2018.  First report of Angiostrongylus vasorum in coyotes in mainland North America.  Vet Record 183:747.  Media:  Mainstreet (CBC Radio, Nova Scotia, Canada)

Fife DTMSc, Davis SE, Robertson GJ, Gilchrist G, Stenhouse I, Shutler D, Mallory ML, 2018.  Correlating tropical climate with survival of an Arctic-breeding, trans-equatorial migrant seabird.  Arctic Sci 4:656-668.

Pollet IL, Shutler D, 2018.  Leach’s Storm Petrel Oceanodroma leucorhoa population trends on Bon Portage Island, Canada.  Seabird 31:73-90.

Knight SM, Bradley DW, Clark RG, Gow EA, Bélisle M, Berzins L, Blake T, Bridge ES, Dawson RD, Dunn PO, Garant D, Holroyd G, Horn AG, Hussell DJT, Lansdorp O, Laughlin AJ, Leonard ML, Pelletier F, Shutler D, Siefferman L, Taylor CM, Trefry H, Vleck CM, Vleck D, Winkler DW, Whittingham LA, Norris DR, 2018.  Constructing and evaluating a continent-wide migratory songbird network across the annual cycle.  Ecol Monogr 88:445-460.

Clark RG, Winkler DW, Dawson RD, Shutler D, Hussell DJT, Lombardo MP, Thorpe PA, Dunn PO, Whittingham LA, 2018.  Geographic variation and environmental correlates of apparent survival rates in adult tree swallows Tachycineta bicolor.  J Avian Biol 49l:e01659.

Holland ERHons, Shutler D, 2018.  Nest feathering responses by Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor) to experimental warming.  J Ornithol 159:991-998.

Hedd A, Pollet ILPhD, Mauck RA, Burke CM, Mallory ML, McFarlane Tranquilla LA, Montevecchi WA, Robertson GJ, Ronconi RA, Shutler D, Wilhelm SI, Burgess NM, 2018.  Foraging areas, offshore habitat use, and colony overlap by incubating Leach’s storm-petrels Oceanodroma leucorhoa in the Northwest Atlantic.  PLoS One 13(5):e0194389.  Media:  Nature Sauvage.

 Thomas LR & 44 others, 2017.  A communal catalogue reveals Earth’s multiscale microbial diversity.  Nature 551:457–463. (I am among 152 in “Earth Microbiome Project Consortium” which is the 45th author.)

Colwell MJMSc, Williams GR, Evans RC, Shutler D, 2017.  Honey bee‐collected pollen in agro‐ecosystems reveals diet diversity, diet quality, and pesticide exposure.  Ecol Evol 7:7243–7253.

Dargent F, Morrill A, Alisauskas R, McLaughlin JD, Shutler D, Forbes MR, 2017.  Lesser snow goose helminths show recurring and positive parasite infection-diversity relations.  Int J Par:  Par Wildl 6:22-28.

DeCicco LBSc, Shutler D, Mockford SW, 2017.  Morphological differences between Nearctic and eastern Palearctic Gray-headed Chickadees (Poecile cinctus).  Wilson J Ornithol 129:171-175.

Pollet ILPhD, Leonard ML, O’Driscoll N, Burgess N, Shutler D, 2017.  Relationships between blood mercury levels, reproduction, and return rate in a small seabird.   Ecotoxicology 26:97-103.

Shutler D, Murray ABSc, 2016.  Trends, costs, benefits, challenges, and prognoses for supplementary materials.  Auk:  Ornithol Advances 133: 733-737.

Holland ERMSc, Mallory ML, Shutler D, 2016.  Plastics and other anthropogenic contaminants in freshwater birds.  Sci Tot Env 571:251-258.  Media:  www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/information-morning-ns/episode/9847954, www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/news/2016/aug/plastic-hurting-canada2019s-loons-ducks-and-geese

Shutler D, Mallory ML, Elderkin M, McLaughlin JD, 2016.  Cyclocoelid (Morishitium sp.) trematodes from an air sac of a purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima).  J Parasitol 102:381-384.

Charbonneau LMSc, Hillier K, Rogers REL, Williams GR, Shutler D, 2015.  Effects of Nosema apis, N. ceranae, and coinfections on honey bee (Apis mellifera) learning and memory.  Sci Repts 6:22626.

Williams GR, Troxler A, Retschnig G, Roth K, Yañez O, Shutler D, Neumann P, Gauthier L, 2015.  Neonicotinoid pesticides severely affect honey bee queens.  Sci Repts 5:16421.  Media:  news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/07/bee-sperm/+Chronicle Herald+CBC radio+Ryerson freelancer for Walrus Magazine+CBC Halifax

Little CMSc, Shutler D, Williams GRPhD, 2015.  Associations among Nosema spp. fungi, Varroa destructor mites, and chemical treatments in honey bees, Apis mellifera.  J Apicult Res 54:378-385.

Fife DTMSc, Pollet ILPhD, Robertson GJ, Mallory ML, Shutler D, 2015.  Apparent survival of adult Leach’s Storm-petrels (Oceanodroma leucorhoa) breeding on Bon Portage Island, Nova Scotia.  Avian Conserv Ecol 10(2):1.

Mallory ML, Little CMSc, Boyd E, Ballard J, Elliott KH, Gilchrist HG, Hipfner JM, Petersen A, Shutler D, 2015.  Leucocyte profiles of Arctic marine birds:  correlates of migration and breeding phenology.  Conserv Physiol 3:cov028.

Fife DTMSc, Robertson GJ, Shutler D, Braune BM, Mallory ML, 2015.  Trace elements and ingested plastic debris in wintering dovekies (Alle alle).  Mar Poll Bull 91:368-371. (email me for copy)

Shutler D, Gendron AD, Rondeau M, Marcogliese DJ, 2015.  Leukocyte profiles and helminths of northern leopard frogs, Rana pipiens:  Location, location, location.  Can J Zool 93:41–49.

Pollet ILPhD, Hedd A, Taylor PD, Montevecchi WA, Shutler D, 2014.  Migratory movements and wintering areas of Leach’s Storm-Petrels tracked using geolocators.  J Field Ornithol 85:322-329.

Williams GRPhD, Shutler D, Burgher-MacLellan KL, Rogers REL, 2014.  Infra-population and -community dynamics of the parasites Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae, and consequences for honey bee (Apis mellifera) hosts.  PLoS One 9:e99465.

Shutler D, Head K, Burger-MacLellan KL, Colwell MJMSc, Levitt AL, Ostiguy N, Williams GRPhD, 2014.  Honey bee Apis mellifera parasites in the absence of Nosema ceranae fungi and Varroa destructor mites.  PLoS One 9:e98599.  Media:  CBC (8 separate radio shows)+Bell Media St. Catherines+writer at Bee Culture
Pollet ILPhD, Ronconi RA, Jonsen ID, Leonard ML, Taylor PD, Shutler D, 2014.  Foraging movements of Leach’s storm-petrels, Oceanodroma leucorhoa, during incubation.  J Avian Biol 45:305-314.   Editor’s choice:  http://www.avianbiology.org/blog/editors-choice-impressive-seabird-foraging-studies

Winkler DW, Ringelman KM, Dunn PO, Whittingham L, Hussell DJT, Clark RG, Dawson RD, Johnson LS, Rose A, Austin SH, Robinson WD, Lombardo MP, Thorpe PA, Shutler D, Robertson RJ, Stager M, Leonard M, Horn AG, Dickinson J, Ferretti V, Massoni V, Bulit F, Reboreda JC, Liljesthröm M, Quiroga M, Rakhimberdiev E, Ardia DR, 2014.  Latitudinal variation in clutch size–lay date regressions in Tachycineta swallows: effects of food supply or demography?  Ecography 37:670–678.  (email me for copy)  (cover article)

Pollet ILPhD, Lancaster MB, Lightfoot HLHons, Vaasjo EJHons, Shutler D, 2014.  Fifty one degrees and 14 years of separation:  A remarkable trans-Atlantic recapture of a banded Leach’s Storm-Petrel.  Wilson J Ornithol 126:166–169.

Pirk CWW, De Miranda JR, Kramer M, Murray T, Paxton RJ, Nazzi F, Shutler D, van Der Steen JJM, van Dooremalen C, 2013.  Statistical guidelines for Apis mellifera research.  In: Dietemann V, Ellis JD, Neumann P (eds), The COLOSS BEEBOOK Vol 1:  Standard methods for Apis mellifera research.  J Apicult Res 52:1-24.

Frost EHMSc, Hillier K, Shutler D, 2013.  Effects of fluvalinate on honey bee learning, memory, responsiveness to sucrose, and survival.  J Exper Biol 216:2931-2938.

Laughlin AJ, Taylor CM, Bradley D, LeClair D, Clark RG, Dawson R, Dunn PO, Horn AG, Leonard ML, Sheldon DR, Shutler D, Whittingham L, Winkler DW, Norris DR, 2013.  Integrating information from geolocators, weather radar and citizen science to uncover a key stopover area for an aerial insectivore.  Auk 130:230−239.

Hillier K, Frost EMSc, Shutler D, 2013.  Fate of dermally applied miticides fluvalinate and amitraz within honey bee (Hymenoptera:  Apidae) bodies.  J Econ Ent 106:558-565.

 Williams GR, Alaux C, Costa C, Csáki T, Doublet V, Eisenhardt D, Fries I, Kuhn R, McMahon DP, Medrzycki P, Murray TE, Natsopoulou ME, Neumann P, Oliver R, Paxton RJ, Pernal SF, Shutler D, Tanner G, Van Der Steen JJM, Brodschneider R, 2013.  Standard methods for maintaining adult Apis mellifera workers in cages under in vitro laboratory conditions.  In:  Dietemann V, Ellis JD, Neumann P (eds), The COLOSS BEEBOOK Vol 1:  Standard methods for Apis mellifera research.  J Apicult Res 52:1-36.

Frost EMSc, Shutler D, Hillier K, 2012.  The proboscis extension reflex to evaluate learning and memory in honeybees (Apis mellifera):  Some caveats.   Naturwissenschaften 99:677-686.

Shutler D, Alisauskas R, McLaughlin JD, 2012.  Associations between body composition and helminths of lesser snow geese during winter and spring migration.  Int J Parasitol 42:755-760.

Pollet ILPhD, Shutler D, Chardine J, Ryder JP, 2012.  Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis).  In A Poole [ed], The Birds of North America Online, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York; http://bna.birds.cornell.edu.bnaproxy.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/033.

Shutler D, Hussell DJT, Norris DR, Winkler DW, Robertson RJ, Bonier F, Rendell WB, Bélisle M, Clark RG, Dawson RD, Wheelwright NT, Lombardo MP, Thorpe PA, Truan MA, Walsh R, Leonard ML, Horn AG, Vleck M, Vleck D, Rose AP, Whittingham LA, Dunn PO, Hobson KA, Stanback MT, 2012.  Spatiotemporal patterns in nest box occupancy by Tree Swallows across North America.  Avian Conserv Ecol 7(1):3.

Fairn ERHons, McLellan NRMSc, Shutler D, 2012.  Are lice associated with Ring-billed Gull chick immune responses?  Waterbirds 35:164-169.

Frost EHMSc, Shutler D, Hillier NK, 2011.  Effects of cold immobilization and recovery period on honeybee learning, memory, and responsiveness to sucrose.  J Insect Physiol 57:1385-1390.

Spencer SHMSc, Shutler D, O’Brien MS, 2011.  Correlates of mercury in female river otters (Lontra canadensis) from Nova Scotia, Canada.  Environ Toxicol Chem 30:1879-1884.

Munroe SEMHons, Avery TS, Shutler D, Dadswell MJ, 2011.  Spatial attachment-site preferences of macroectoparasites on Atlantic sturgeons Acipenser oxyrinchus in Minas Basin, Bay of Fundy, Canada.  J Parasitol 97:377-383.

Shutler D, Marcogliese D, 2011.  Leukocyte profiles of Northern Leopard Frogs, Lithobates pipiens, exposed to pesticides and hematozoa in agricultural wetlands.  Copeia 2011:301-307.

Shutler D, 2011.  Sexual selection:  When to expect trade-offs.  Biol Letts 7:101-104.

Williams GRPhD, Shutler D, Little CMMSc, Burger-Maclellan K, Rogers REL.  2010.  The microsporidian Nosema ceranae, the antibiotic Fumagilin-B®, and western honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony strength.  Apidologie 42:15-22.

Williams GRPhD,Tarpy DR, vanEngelsdorp D, Chauzat M-P, Cox-Foster DL, Delaplane KS, Neumann P, Pettis JS, Rogers REL, Shutler D, 2010.  Colony Collapse Disorder in context.  BioEssays 32:845-846.

Williams GRPhD, Head K, Rogers REL, Shutler D, Burger-MacLellan K, 2010.  Parasitic mites and microsporidians in managed western honey bee colonies in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  Can Ent 142:584–588.

Voss M, Shutler D, Werner J, 2010.  A hard look at blood-sampling of birds.  Auk 127:704-708.

Burgher-MacLellan KL, Williams GRPhD, Shutler D, MacKenzie K, Rogers REL, 2010.  Detection of the microsporidian parasites Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae in Apis mellifera using SYBR Green I real-time PCR with melting curve analysis.  Can Ent 142:271–283.

Williams GRPhD, Shutler D, Rogers REL, 2010.  Effects at Nearctic north-temperate latitudes of indoor versus outdoor overwintering on the microsporidium Nosema ceranae and western honey bees (Apis mellifera).  J Invertebr Pathol 104:4–7.

Shutler D, Lowe AGBSc, Robinson SRHons, 2010.  Relationships between circulating leucocytes and Leucocytozoon simondi in mallard, Anas platyrhynchos, ducklings.  Comp Biochem Physiol A 156:46-49.

King JHons, Shutler D, 2010.  Parasite transmission stages in feces of common eiders flushed from their nests.  Northe Nat 17:155–160.

Hainstock MHMSc, Smith MCMSc, Carr JHons, Shutler D, 2010.  Parental investment and brood value in tree swallows, Tachycineta bicolor.  Behaviour 147:441-464.

McLellan NRMSc, Shutler D, 2009.  Sources of food delivered to Ring-Billed, Herring, and Great Black-Backed Gull chicks in marine environments.  Waterbirds 32:507-513.

Dalley KLMSc, Taylor PD, Shutler D, 2009.  Success of migratory songbirds in harvested boreal forests of north-western Newfoundland.  Condor 111:314-325.

Williams GRPhD, Rogers REL, Kalkstein AL, Taylor BA, Shutler D, Ostiguy N, 2009.  Deformed wing virus in western honey bees (Apis mellifera) from Atlantic Canada and the first description of an overtly-infected emerging queen.  J Invert Pathol 101:77-79.

Shutler D, Smith TG, Robinson SRHons, 2009.  Relationships between leukocytes and Hepatozoon spp. in green frogs, Rana clamitans.  J Wildl Dis 45:67-72.

Shafer ABA, Williams GRPhD, Shutler D, Rogers REL, Stewart DT, 2009.  Cophylogeny of Nosema (Microsporidia:  Nosematidae) and bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) suggests both cospeciation and a host-switch.  J Parasitol 95:198-203.

Cowan KLHons, Shutler D, Herman TB, Stewart DT, 2009.  Spleen mass of masked shrews, Sorex cinereus, in relation to body mass, sex, age, date, and bladder nematode, Liniscus (=Capillaria) maseri, infection.  J Parasitol 95:228-230. 

Williams GRPhD, Sampson MAHons, Shutler D, Rogers REL.  2008.  Does fumagillin control the recently-detected invasive parasite, Nosema ceranae, in Western honey bees (Apis mellifera)?  J Invertebr Pathol 99:342-344.

Dalley KLMSc, Taylor PD, Shutler D, 2008.  Nest-site characteristics and breeding success of three species of boreal songbirds in western Newfoundland, Canada.  Can J Zool 86:1203-1211.

Williams GRPhD, Shafer ABA, Rogers REL, Shutler D, Stewart DT, 2008.  First detection of Nosema ceranae, a microsporidian parasite of European honey bees (Apis mellifera), in Canada and central U.S.A.  J Invertebr Pathol 97:189-192.

Cowan KLHons, Shutler D, Herman TB, Stewart DT, 2007.  Extreme male-biased infections of masked shrews by bladder nematodes.  J Mammal 88:1539-1544.

Shutler D, Campbell AAMSc, 2007.  Experimental addition of greenery reduces flea loads in nests of a non-greenery using species, the tree swallow Tachycineta bicolor.  J Avian Biol 38:7-12.

Shutler D, Clark RG, Fehr C, Diamond AW, 2006.  Time and recruitment costs as currencies in manipulation studies on the costs of reproduction:  evidence from tree swallows.  Ecology 87:2938-2946.

Forbes MR, McRuer DL, Shutler D, 2006.  White blood cell profiles of breeding American toads (Bufo americanus) relative to sex and body size.  Comp Clin Pathol 15:155-159.

Shutler D, Reece S, Mullie A, Billingsley PF, Read AF, 2005.  Rodent malaria parasites Plasmodium chabaudi and P. vinckei do not increase their rates of gametocytogenesis in response to mosquito probing.  Proc Roy Soc B 272:2397-2402.

Shutler D, Weary D, McLellan NMSc, 2005.  The clones need to return:  a comment.  Appl Anim Behav Sci 91:363-365.

Clark RG, Boutin C, Jobin B, Forsyth DJ, Shutler D, Leeson JY, Olfert O, Thomas AG, 2005.  Making a living on the edge:  beneficial effects of field boundary habitats for biodiversity and agriculture.  Pp 113-133 in Thomas AG, ed.  Field boundary habitats:  Implications for weed, insect and disease management.  Topics in Canadian weed science, Volume 1.  Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec:  Canadian Weed Science Society - Société canadienne do malherbologie.  

Kirby RE, Sargeant GA, Shutler D, 2004.  Haldane's rule and American black duck × mallard hybridization.  Can J Zool 82:1827-1831.

Shutler D, Leonard ML, Horn AG, Shutler R, Hussell DJT, 2004.  Breeding between Tree Swallows from the same brood.  J Field Ornithol 74:353-358.

Shutler D, Mullie A, Clark RG, 2004.  Tree swallow reproductive investment, stress, and parasites.  Can J Zool 82:442-448.

Shutler D, Petersen S, Dawson R, Campbell AMSc, 2003.  Sex ratios of fleas (Siphonaptera:  Ceratophyllidae) in nests of tree swallows (Passeriformes:  Hirundinidae) exposed to different chemicals.  Env Entomol 32:1045-1048.

Shutler D, Clark RD, 2003.  Causes and consequences of tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) dispersal in Saskatchewan.  Auk 120:619-631.

Thomas KHons, Shutler D, 2001.  Ectoparasites, nestling growth, parental feeding rates, and begging intensity of tree swallows.  Can J Zool 79:346-353.

Shutler D, Mullie A, Clark RG, 2000.  Bird communities of prairie uplands and wetlands in relation to farming practices in Saskatchewan. Conserv Biol 14:1441-1451.

Shutler D, Ankney CD, Mullie A, 1999.  Effects of the blood parasite Leucocytozoon on growth rates of anatid ducklings.  Can J Zool 77:1573-1581.

Shutler D, Alisauskas RT, McLaughlin JD, 1999.  Mass dynamics of the spleen and other organs in geese:  measures of immune relationships to helminths?  Can J Zool 77:351-359.

Shutler D, Clark RG, Rutherford S, Mullie A, 1999.  Blood parasites, clutch volume, and condition of Gadwalls and Mallards.  J Avian Biol 30:295-301.

Clark RG, Shutler D, 1999.  Avian habitat selection:  pattern from process in nest-site use by ducks?  Ecology 80:272-287.

Ilmonen P, Hakkarainen H, Koivunen V, Korpimäki E, Mullie A, Shutler D, 1999.  Parental effort and blood parasitism in Tengmalm's Owl:  effects of natural and experimental variation in food abundance.  Oikos 86:79-86.

Shutler D, Gloutney ML, Clark RG, 1998.  Body mass, energetic constraints, and duck nesting ecology.  Can J Zool 76:1805-1814.

Shutler D, Read AF, 1998.  Local mate competition, and extraordinary and ordinary blood parasite sex ratios.  Oikos 82:417-424.

McCurdy DG, Shutler D, Mullie A, Forbes MRL, 1998.  Sex-biased parasitism of avian hosts:  relations to blood parasite taxon and mating system.  Oikos 82:303-312.

Read AF, Shutler D, 1998.  Darwinian medicine?  Lessons from avian blood parasites.  Bull Scand Soc Parasitol 8:30-32.

Shutler D, Ankney CD, Dennis D, 1996.  Could the blood parasite Leucocytozoon deter mallard range expansion?  J Wildl Manage 60:569-580.

Shutler D, Bennett GF, Mullie A, 1995.  Sex proportions of Haemoproteus blood parasites and local mate competition.  Proc Natl Acad Sci (USA) 92:6748-6752.

Read AF, Anwar M, Shutler D, Nee S, 1995.  Sex allocation and population structure in malaria and related parasitic protozoa.  Proc Roy Soc Lond B 260:359-363.

Weatherhead PJ, Metz KJ, Shutler D, Muma KE, Bennett GF, 1995.  Blood parasites and dominance in captive blackbirds.  J Avian Biol 26:121-123.

Shutler D, Weatherhead PJ, 1994.  Movement patterns and territory acquisition by floater red-winged blackbirds.  Can J Zool 72:712-720.

Shutler D, Weatherhead PJ, 1992.  Surplus territory contenders in the red-winged blackbird:  where are the desperados?  Behav Ecol Sociobiol 31:97-106.

Shutler D, Weatherhead PJ, 1991a.  Owner and floater red-winged blackbirds:  determinants of status.  Behav Ecol Sociobiol 28:235-241.

Shutler D, Weatherhead PJ, 1991b.  Basal song rate variation in red-winged blackbirds:  sound and fury signifying nothing?  Behav Ecol 2:133-142.

Shutler D, Mullie A, 1991.  Size-related foraging behaviour of the leaf-cutting ant, Atta colombica.  Can J Zool 69:1530-1533.

Weatherhead PJ, Bennett GF, Shutler D, 1991.  Sexual selection and parasites in wood-warblers.  Auk 108:147-152.

Shutler D, Weatherhead PJ, 1990.  Targets of sexual selection:  song and plumage of wood warblers.  Evolution 44:1967-1977.

Weatherhead PJ, Shutler D, 1989.  Sparrow sexual size dimorphism and testis size:  a comment.  Evolution 43:1120-1121.


Other sections of this résumé:  PERSONAL DATA, PUBLICATIONS, ADVISING
PRESENTATIONS

Presentations at professional conferences since 2012 (* presenter if not first author, P if poster, my students and what they were pursuing at time in bold)

Hutchinson LJMSc, Robertson M, Shutler D,  P  2024.  Quantifying effects of light wavelength on attraction of Leach’s storm-petrels.  Int Soc Behav Ecol, Melbourne, Australia.

Hutchinson LJMSc, Robertson M, Shutler D, 2024.  Quantifying effcts of light wavelength on attraction of Leach’s storm-petrels (Hydrobates leucorhous).  Internat Albatross Petrel Conf, Baja California, Mexico.

Hutchinson LJMSc, Robertson M, Shutler D, 2024.  Quantifying effects of light wavelength on attraction of Leach’s storm-petrels (Hydrobates leucorhous).  Internat Albatross Petrel Conf, Baja California, Mexico.

Hutchinson LJMSc, King KBSc, Shutler D,  P  2023.  Food intake of parasitized invertebrates:  An updated review.  Atl Can Assoc Parasitol (ACAP), Pictou, NS.

Acton GHons, Easy R, Priest J, Samson RTech, Shutler D,  P  2023.  Using molecular methods to test if dissections miss brain worm infections in white-tailed deer. ACAP, Pictou.

Yates ATech, Muldoon TTech, K Hillier, L Ferguson, N Faraone, J Savage, J Bouffard, Shutler D,  P  2023.  eTick as a tool for monitoring range expansion and accidental introduction of tick species.  ACAP.

  Muldoon THons, Phinney L, Stewart DT, Shutler D,  P  2023.  A spatiotemporal analysis of Pseudogymnoascus destructans detection at Nova Scotian bat maternity colonies.  North Am Soc Bat Res Symp, Winnipeg.

  Hutchinson LJMSc, King KBSc, Shutler D, P 2023.  Food intake of parasitized invertebrates:  A review.  Atl Can Assoc Parasitol (ACAP), Pictou, NS.

   Muldoon THons, Shutler D, Stewart D, Phinney L, 2023.  A spatiotemporal analysis of parasite detectability from bat guano.  Can Soc Zool, Saskatoon.

  Muldoon THons, Phinney L, Stewart D, Shutler D, 2022.  A spatiotemporal analysis of parasite detectability from bat guano.  ACAP.

   Priest JMMSc, Boudreau M, Clark R, Smith T, Power Coombs MR, Shutler D, 2022.  Post-mortem measures of immunity in wild vertebrates:  An investigation in wild canid hosts.  ACAP.

  Bennett WHons, Priest, J, Airst J, O'Driscoll N, Parsons G, Shutler D*, 2022.  Interactions among Parelaphostrongylus tenuis nematodes, mercury, and corona virus in white-tailed deer.  ACAP.

  Muir AMSc, Shutler D, Hillier NK, 2022.  Behavioural responses of Varroa destructor mites to volatiles within Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony.  Acad Entomol Soc, Truro + 2022 Queer Atl Can STEM Colloquium, Halifax + Entomol Soc Can & Entomol Soc Amer, Vancouver + ACAP.

  Hutchinson LJMSc, King KTech, Shutler D, 2022.  Food intake of parasitized invertebrates:  A review.  ACAP.

   Pollet IL, McFarlane-Tranquilla L, Burgess NM, Diamond AW, Gjerdrum C, Hedd A, Hoeg RHMSc, Jones PL, Mauck RA, Montevecchi WA, Pratte I, Ronconi RA, Shutler D, Wilhelm SI, Mallory ML, 2022.  Factors influencing mercury levels in Leach’s storm-petrels at northwest Atlantic colonies.  Seabird Group Conf, Cork, Ireland.

Invited:  Hillier NK, Faraone N, Gaudet K, Hobbs S, Light MMSc, Dhunna V, Shutler D, 2021.  Development of natural products for management of acarine pests.  Can Ent Soc (virtual).

Invited plenary:  Shutler D, 2021.  A parasitologist’s complex life cycle.  ACAP.

Priest JMMSc, Clark R, Boudreau M, Smith TG, Powers Coombs MR, Shutler D, 2021.  Coyote splenic invariance to helminth challenge.  ACAP.

Shutler D, Mahoney SHons, Jamieson SE, Gilchrist HG, Mallory ML, 2021.  Annual variation in long-tailed ducks.  Can Soc Ecol Evol, Vancouver (virtual).

White AHons, Boudreau M, Priest JMMSc, Airst J, Shutler D*, 2021.  Coyote (Canis latrans) demography during sustained harvest:  Tests for and a review of compensation.  Ecol Soc Amer, Los Angeles, USA (virtual) + Can Soc Ecol Evol, Vancouver (virtual).

Hoeg RMSc, Shutler D*, Pollet IL, 2021.  Levels of predation at two Leach’s Storm Petrel Hydrobates leucorhous breeding colonies.  Am Ornithol Soc, London, ON (virtual).

Shutler D, 2021.  Spatial variation in aerial insectivore declines.  Am Ornithol Soc, London, ON (virtual lightning talk).

Clark RTech*, King KTech*, Muldoon TTech*, Hillier NK, Savage J, Chuard PJC, Shutler D, 2021.  eTick.ca as a model for effective surveillance using citizen science.  Can Soc Zool, Hamilton (virtual).

Hoeg RMSc, Shutler D, Pollet IL, 2021.  Meadow voles (Microtus pennsylvanicus) as potential seabird nest predators.  Can Soc Zool, Hamilton (virtual).

Priest JMMSc, Stewart DT, Boudreau M, Shutler D, 2021, Effects of, and interactions among, helminths in coyotes (Canis latrans).  Can Soc Zool, Hamilton (virtual).

White AHons, Boudreau M, Priest JMMSc, Airst J, Shutler D, 2021 P. Coyote (Canis latrans) demography during sustained harvest:  Tests for and a review of reproductive compensation.  Can Soc Zool, Hamilton (virtual).

Shutler D, Priest JMMSc, Stewart DT, Boudreau M, 2021.  Collection biases in coyotes.  Can Soc Zool, Hamilton (virtual).

Hoeg RMSc, Shutler D, Pollet IL, 2021.  Levels of predation at two Leach’s Storm-Petrel Hydrobates leucorhous breeding colonies.  World Seabird Twitter Conf.

Sanford THons, Shutler D, 2020.  The scent of manipulation:  How malaria may aid its transmission by altering host odour.  ACAP.

Gow EA, Burke L, Winkler DW,  Knight SM, Bradley DW, Clark RG, Bélisle M, Berzins L, Blake T, Bridge ES, Dawson RD, Dunn PO, Garant D, Holroyd G, Horn AG, Hussell DJT, Lansdorp O, Laughlin AJ, Leonard ML, Pelletier F, Shutler D, Siefferman L, Taylor CM, Trefry H, Vleck CM, Vleck D, Whittingham LA, Norris DR, 2020.  Tracking range-wide movements of tree swallows across the annual cycle.  N Am Ornithol Conf, Puerto Rico.

Burgess NM, Hedd A, Pollet ILPhD, Mauck RA, Gjerdrum C, Ronconi RA, McFarlane Tranquilla L, Burke CM, Shutler D, Roberston GJ, 2019.  Spatial differences and foraging patterns influence mercury exposure in a declining seabird in Atlantic Canada: Leach's storm-petrel.  Internat Conf Mercury Global Pollut, Poland.

Shutler D, 2019.  Roads not taken but mostly those I have.  Lett Symposium, Dalhousie U (Invited).

Hoeg RMSc, Pollet IL, Shutler D, 2019.  Breeding colony predation in Leach's storm-petrels (Oceanodroma leucorhoa).  Pac Seabird Grp, Hawai'i.

Pollet ILPhD, Ronconi RA, Leonard ML, Shutler D*, 2019.  Migration routes and stopover areas of Leach's Storm Petrels, Oceanodroma leucorhoa.  Pac Seabird Grp, Hawai'i.

Burgess NM, Hedd A, Pollet ILPhD, Mauck RA, Gjerdrum C, Ronconi RA, McFarlane Tranquilla L, Burke CM, Shutler D, 2018.  Spatial differences in mercury exposure in blood and eggs of a declining seabird in Atlantic Canada: Leach's storm-petrel.  SETAC, Sacramento.

Light MMSc, Shutler D, Cutler C, Hillier K, 2018.  Control of Varroa destructor, the primary pest of western honey bees.  Ent Soc Can-Ent Soc Am, Vancouver.

Pollet ILPhD, Hedd A, Mauck RA, Burgess NM, Burke CM, Gjerdrum C, Mallory ML, McFarlane Tranquilla LA, Montevecchi WA, Robertson GJ, Ronconi RA, Shutler D, Wilhelm SI, 2018.  Colony overlap in foraging areas and offshore habitat by incubating Leach’s Storm-Petrels Oceanodroma leucorhoa in the Northwest Atlantic.  Seabird Group, Univ Liverpool.

Holland ERMSc, Mallory M, Shutler D, 2018.  P  Plastics and other anthropogenic debris in freshwater birds from Canada.  Internat Ornithol Conf, Vancouver.

Knight SM, Gow EA, Bradley DW, Clark RG, Bélisle M, Berzins L, Blake T, Bridge ES, Dawson RD, Dunn PO, Garant D, Holroyd G, Hussell DJT, Lansdorp O, Laughlin AJ, Leonard ML, Pelletier F, Shutler D, Siefferman L, Taylor CM, Trefry H, Vleck CM, Vleck D, Winkler DW, Whittingham LA, Norris DR, 2018.  Habitat quality drives non-breeding season movements in a migratory songbird.  Internat Ornithol Conf, Vancouver.

Gow EA, Burke L, Winkler DW, Knight SM, Bradley DW, Clark RG, Bélisle M, Berzins L, Blake T, Bridge ES, Dawson RD, Dunn PO, Garant D, Holroyd G, Horn AG, Hussell DJT, Lansdorp O, Laughlin AJ, Leonard ML, Pelletier F, Shutler D, Siefferman L, Taylor CM, Trefry H, Vleck CM, Vleck D, Whittingham LA, Norris DR, 2018.  A range-wide domino effect and resetting of the annual cycle in a migratory songbird.  Internat Ornithol Conf, Vancouver.

Gow EA, Knight SM, Bradley DW, Clark RG, Bélisle M, Berzins L, Blake T, Bridge ES, Burke L, Dawson RD, Dunn PO, Garant D, Holroyd G, Horn AG, Hussell DJT, Lansdorp O, Laughlin AJ, Leonard ML, Pelletier F, Shutler D, Siefferman L, Taylor CM, Trefry H, Vleck CM, Vleck D, Winkler DW, Whittingham LA, Norris DR, 2017. Latitudinal variation and similarity in the range wide timing of the annual cycle of tree swallows from 12 breeding populations.  Amer Ornith Soc, East Lansing, Michigan, USA.

Flinn AHons, Shutler D, Hillier NK, Little CM, 2017.  Alternative management of Varroa destructor mites using their odour responses.  Can Soc Ecol Evol, Victoria.

Hoeg RHons, Pollet IL, Shutler D, 2017.  House hunters:  petrel edition.  Can Soc Ecol Evol, Victoria.

Holland EMSc, Mallory M, Shutler D*, 2017.  Plastics and other anthropogenic debris in freshwater birds from Canada.  Can Soc Ecol Evol, Victoria.

Burgess NM, Hedd A, Pollet ILPhD, Mauck RA, Diamond AW, Fifield D, Valliant M, Burke C, Mallory M, McFarlane Tranquilla LA, Montevecchi WA, Robertson GJ, Ronconi RA, Shutler D, Wilhelm SI, 2016.  Differences in mercury exposure of breeding Leach’s storm-petrels related to their foraging patterns in the northwest Atlantic Ocean.  SETAC, Orlando.

Holland EMSc, Mallory M, Shutler D, 2016.  Plastics and other anthropogenic debris in freshwater birds from Canada.  Atl Soc Fish Wildl Biol + SETAC, Orlando.

Hedd A, Pollet ILPhD, Mauck RA, Burgess NM, Bond AL, Burke CM, Mallory ML, McFarlane Tranquilla LA, Montevecchi WA, Robertson GJ, Ronconi RA, Shutler D, Wilhelm SI, 2016.  Potential drivers of Leach’s storm-petrel Oceanodroma leucorhoa population declines in Atlantic Canada.  Internat Albatross Petrel Conf, Barcelona.

Pollet ILPhD, Leonard ML, O’Driscoll NJ, Burgess NM, Shutler D, 2016.  Relationships between blood mercury levels and reproductive parameters in a small seabird.    Internat Albatross Petrel Conf, Barcelona.

Knight SM, Bradley DW, Clark RG, Bélisle M, Berzins L, Blake T, Dawson RD, Dunn PO, Garant D, Holroyd G, Horn AG, Laughlin AJ, Leonard ML, Mahony N, Pelletier F, Shutler D, Siefferman L, Taylor CM, Trefry H, Vleck CM, Vleck D, Winkler DW, Wittingham LA, Norris DR, 2016.  The development of a range-wide migratory network to assess causes of spatial synchrony and population declines.  N Am Ornithol Conf, Washington, DC.

Shutler D, Schellinck J, 2016. The parental choreography hypothesis.  Int Soc Behav Ecol, Exeter, UK + N Am Ornithol Conf, Washington, DC.

Troxler A, Gauthier L, Retschnig G, Roth K, Yañez O, Shutler D, Neumann P, Williams G, 2016.  Honey bee queens under influence: neonicotinoid pesticides and her Majesty’s health. Annual German Conf Bee Research, Braunschweig, Germany.

Troxler A, Williams G, Bruckner S, Chantawannakul P,  Khongphinitbunjong K, Retschnig G, Roth K, Shutler D,  Straub L, Yañez O, Gauthier L, Neumann P, 2016.  Royalty in danger! The influence of neonicotinoid pesticides on honey bee (Apis mellifera) queen health. Annu Swiss Conf Ecol, Evol, System, Biogeog, Conserv, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Fife DTMSc, Pollet ILPhD, Robertson GJ, Mallory ML, Shutler D, 2015.  Apparent survival of adult Leach’s Storm-petrels (Oceanodroma leucorhoa) breeding on Bon Portage Island, Nova Scotia.  Internat Seabird Conf, Cape Town, S. Africa.

Pollet ILPhD, Ronconi RA, Leonard ML, Taylor PD, Shutler D, 2015.  Variation in migration strategies of Leach’s storm-petrels, Oceanodroma leucorhoa.  Internat Seabird Conf, Cape Town, S. Africa.

Williams G, Troxler A, Forfert N, Retschnig G, Roth K, Yañez O, Shutler D, Moritz R, Neumann P, Gauthier L, 2015.  Neonicotinoid pesticides severely affect honey bee (Apis mellifera) queens.  Apimondia, Daejeon, Korea.

Colwell MJMSc, Williams GRPhD, Evans RC, Shutler D, 2014.  Nutrition and pesticide content of honey bee-collected pollen.  Ent Soc Can and Ent Soc Sask, Saskatoon.

Burgess NM, Hedd A, Mauck RA, Pollet ILPhD, 2014.  Monitoring movements, foraging and mercury exposure of breeding Leach’s Storm-Petrels in Atlantic Canada.  Soc Env Tox Chem, Vancouver.

Pollet ILPhD, Ronconi RA, Jonsen ID, Leonard ML, Taylor PD, Shutler D, 2014.  Breeding and overwinter movements of Leach’s storm-petrels, Oceanodroma leucorhoa.  5th Internat Bio-Logging Sci Symp, Strasbourg, France.

Williams GR, Troxler A, Retschnig G, Roth K, Shutler D, Yañez O, Neumann P, Gauthier L, 2014.  Effects of neonicotinoid pesticides on honey bee queens.  Eurbee, Murcia, Spain.

Clark RG, Winkler DW, Dawson RD, Harriman VA, Shutler D, Hussell DJT, Lombardo MP, Thorpe PA, Dunn PO, Whittingham LA, 2014.  Spatial and temporal variation in apparent survival of Tree Swallows.    Amer Ornith Union & Cooper Ornith Soc, Colorado.

Fairhurst GD, Berzins LL, Bradley DW, Romano A, Romano M, Scandolara C, Ambrosini R, Dawson RD, Dunn PO, Hobson KA, Liechti F, Marchant TA, Norris DR, Rubolini D, Saino N, Shutler D, Whittingham LA, Clark RG, 2014.  Feather corticosterone levels are unaffected by geolocators in two species of migratory aerial insectivore.  Amer Ornith Union & Cooper Ornith Soc, Colorado.

Bradley D, McAdam A, Hussell D, Bonier D, Clark R, Dawson R, Horn A, Leonard M, Rendell W, Robertson R, Shutler D, Winkler D, Norris DR, 2014.  Plastic responses in the timing of reproduction to annual variation in spring temperature of a migratory songbird across North America.  Can Soc Ecol Evol & Can Soc Zool, Montreal.

Hanes MHons, Oosterhuis RHons, Little C, Hillier K, Shutler D, 2014.  Chemical attractants to control Varroa infestations of honey bees.  Acad Ent Soc, Truro, NS.

Pollet ILPhD, Ronconi RA, Jonsen ID, Leonard ML, Taylor PD, Shutler D*, 2014.  Foraging patterns of Leach’s storm-petrels, Oceanodroma leucorhoa, during incubation.  Can Soc Ecol Evol & Can Soc Zool, Montreal, Canada + Int Soc Stud Behav Ecol, New York, USA.

Fife DMSc, Robertson GJ, Shutler D, Davis SE, Mallory ML, 2014.  P  Climate variability and survival of a high Arctic seabird.  ArcticNet, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.  Won first prize

Fife DMSc, Pollet ILPhD, Robertson GJ, Mallory ML, Shutler D, 2013.  Apparent survival of adult Leach’s Storm-petrels (Oceanodroma leucorhoa) breeding on Bon Portage Island, Nova Scotia.  Pacif Seabird Grp, Anchorage, AK, USA.

Shutler D, 2013.  Puzzles in parasitology I.  ACAP.

Lightfoot HLMSc, Taylor PD, Shutler D*, 2013.  Avian fall migration decisions in the Gulf of Maine region.  Amer Ornith Union & Cooper Ornith Soc, Chicago.

Shutler D, Marcogliese DJ, Gendron A, 2012 & 2013.  Leukocyte profiles and nematode parasites of northern leopard frogs, Rana pipiens:  location, location, location.  ACAP. + Can Soc Ecol Evol, Kelowna.

Colwell MMSc, Shutler D, Williams GRPhD, 2012.  P  Diversity of honey bee pollen diets in Maritime crops.  Acadian Entomol Soc Meet, Fredericton, NB.  Won first prize.


Selected research grants (since 2016)

2020 - '26 NSERC Discovery, Avian reproductive ecology.
2022 - '24 NS Habitat Conservation Fund, Brain worm in deer.
2019 - '22 NS Habitat Conservation Fund, Coyote parasites and condition.
2020 -  eTick (shared with K Hillier until 2023; then shared with Hillier, L Ferguson, and N Faraone).
2015 - '20 NSERC Discovery, Avian reproductive ecology.
2016 - '18 Raddall Equipment and Research Grants.
2015 - '18 NS Habitat Conservation Fund, Consequences of nest habitat selection for tree swallows.

Selected additional scholarly activities

Editing
I have served in an editorial capacity on more than 280 mss.

Currently Associate Editor, Avian Conservation and Ecology (2005- )
Currently Subject Editor, Journal of Field Ornithology (April 2004- )
Co-Editor-in-Chief (interim), Journal of Field Ornithology (Jun 2023-Mar 2024)
Associate Editor, Ornithology (was Auk until 2021, 2013-2023)
Associate Editor, Scientific Reports (2019-2020)
Reviewing Editor, Condor (2008-2014)
Associate Editor, Behaviour (2006-2009)
Reviewing
I have completed over 360 reviews for more than 100 different journals, including American Naturalist, Animal Behaviour, Auk, Behavioural Brain Research, Behavioral Ecology, Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, Biological Journal of the Linneaen Society, Biology Letters, Condor, Current Biology, Ecological Applications, Ecology, Evolution, Functional Ecology, Global Change Biology, Ibis, International Journal of Parasitology, Journal of Animal Ecology, Journal of Avian Biology, Journal of the Royal Society Interface, Oecologia, Oikos, Parasitology, PLoS One, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (USA), Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Proceedings of the Royal Society B Letters, Scientific Reports, Trends in Ecology and Evolution.
Other sections of this résumé:  PERSONAL DATA, PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS

ADVISING
I have 1 current BSc (Hons) student, 1 MSc student who started in Sep 2023, and have an incoming Hons student for May 2024.
Updated Mar '24