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Tyler L. Lewis Title: Research Wildlife Biologist Address: 4210 University Dr., Anchorage, AK 99508-4626 Phone: (907) 786-7172 Fax: (907) 786-7021 Email: tlewis@usgs.gov

Education and/or Training

M.S.	2005	Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
B.S.	2000	University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Areas of Specialization and/or Research Interests

Avian behavioral ecology, response of avian populations to environmental change, population ecology and management, avian conservation

Professional Experience

2009-present	PhD Candidate, Department of Biology and Wildlife, University of Alaska Fairbanks
2006-present	Wildlife Biologist, USGS, Alaska Science Center
2003-2005	Graduate Research Assistant, Simon Fraser University
2000-2003	Field Lackey, various federal agencies and universities

Significant Recent Publications

Lewis, T.L. and P.L. Flint. 2008. Modified method for external attachment of transmitters to birds using two subcutaneous anchors. Journal of Field Ornithology 79: 336-341.

Lewis, T.L., D. Esler and W.S. Boyd. 2008. Foraging behaviors of Surf Scoters and White-winged Scoters in relation to clam density: inferring food availability and habitat quality. Auk 125: 149-157.

Lewis, T.L., D. Esler and W.S. Boyd. 2007. Effects of predation by sea ducks on clam abundance in soft-bottom intertidal habitats. Marine Ecology Progress Series 329: 131-144.

Lewis, T.L., D. Esler and W.S. Boyd. 2007. Foraging behaviors of Surf Scoters and White-winged Scoters during spawning of Pacific Herring. Condor 109: 216-222.

Lewis, T.L., M. Mews, D.E. Jelinski and M. Zimmer. 2007. Detrital subsidy to the supratidal zone provides feeding habitat for intertidal crabs. Estuaries and Coasts 30: 451-458.

Lewis, T.L., D. Esler, W.S. Boyd and R. Zydelis. 2005. Nocturnal foraging behavior of wintering Surf Scoters and White-winged Scoters. Condor 107: 637-647.

Lacroix, D.L., W.S. Boyd, D. Esler, M. Kirk, T. Lewis and S. Lipovsky. 2005. Surf Scoters Melanitta perspicillata aggregate and forage on ephemerally abundant polychaetes. Marine Ornithology 33: 61-63.