Background Information

I am a Biologist at Saint Anselm College. My background is inthe areas of Evolutionary Biology and Behavior of birds. Myresearch interests are in geographic variation in morphology,behavior and genetics of birds. I have studied OporornisWarblers across the northern United States and Canada, seabirdsbreeding in Alaska and Warblers, Tyrant flycatchers andWhip-poor-wills in New Hampshire. My students and I have alsoconducted preliminary analyses of the solid waste stream andrecycling on the Saint Anselm College Campus. For further information, please see my Curriculum Vitae, Biology Department profile and publications pages.

I have assembled this homepage so it can be used as a resourcefor searching information about my courses taught at Saint AnselmCollege, information for students' assignments and exercises inmy courses, my research interests and my personal interests.There are also sections with general information on recycling oncampus and the community of Goffstown, neotropical migrant birdconservation in New Hampshire, local Audubon Society events andrecent bird sightings. I would appreciate any comments you mighthave. Send them to me at jpitocchATanselm.edu (remember to change the AT to @). A note to telemarketers, spamers and anyone collecting e-mail addresses for the purposes of using them to distribute junk e-mail: I have a very strict policy on the use of my e-mail address. Please review this policy before you use this address. Use of this address means that you agree with the policy.

Credits - Photos (from top tobottom)

1 - Dr. J and Marcia Maccone, SW coast of Alaska, photo by Gred Snedgen

2 - Parker River National Wildlife River Refuge, Newburyport, MA, photo by Dr. Jay Pitocchelli

3 - Northern Fur Seals, Bogoslof Island, Alaska, photo by Dr.Jay Pitocchelli

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