Mark L Mallory
Biographic Data
| ID | 3606773 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mark L Mallory |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mark L |
| FAMILY NAME | Mallory |
| SIGNATURE | MALLORY M L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Acadia University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2744-3437 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 37 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 25 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Stakeholder and rightsholder engagement in environmental research
To promote inclusivity, relevance and actionability of environmental research, scholars are engaging with rightsholders and stakeholders (Indigenous groups, governments and individuals) to co‐produce research. These transdisciplinary approaches represent diverse forms of ‘engaged’ research (e.g. community‐engaged research, braiding Indigenous science and knowledge and Western science‐based knowledge, workshops with decision‐makers). Acknowledging…
What triggers an examination of seabird bycatch levels in Canada
In Canada, two federal departments have responsibilities relevant to fisheries bycatch: Environment and Climate Change Canada manages seabird populations, while Fisheries and Oceans Canada manages fisheries. Both departments need to determine population-level impacts of fisheries on seabirds to fulfill respective mandates, but gaps in policy implementation prevent access to, or analysis of, collected bycatch data. No formal processes exist to bri…
Mercury in Soils of Seabird Nesting Islands in West Iceland
Seabirds are globally recognized vectors of marine-derived materials, which get deposited on land at their breeding colonies, potentially altering local soil chemistry. We studied mercury (Hg) in soil cores on two islands in west Iceland that host thousands of nesting seabirds, predicting that Hg subsidies from nesting birds would result in elevated Hg in local soils. However, despite clear evidence from nitrogen isotopes of marine influence (sea…
Expert opinion on American common eiders in eastern North America
Vessel risks to marine wildlife in the Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area and the eastern entrance to the Northwest Passage
The Arctic is changing rapidly due to climate change, which is allowing unprecedented levels of vessel traffic to transit the region. Vessel traffic can negatively affect marine wildlife in a number of ways, particularly in areas where vessels overlap with high concentrations of ecologically important species, and the significance of these impacts are of increased concern when the wildlife are also culturally important. Tallurutiup Imanga Nationa…
Long-term Declines in the Size of Northern Fulmar ( Fulmarus glacialis ) Colonies on Eastern Baffin Island, Canada
We censused three colonies of Northern Fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) along eastern Baffin Island, Canada, that were estimated to support 155 000 breeding pairs in 1973, but had not been adequately counted since then. The colonies were surveyed in July and August 2018 using photographs taken from a helicopter or a drone. The combined estimated colony sizes were 36 500 pairs, much smaller than historical estimates. Although the 1973 estimates were c…
Diversity and Keratin Degrading Ability of Fungi Isolated from Canadian Arctic Marine Bird Feathers
We present the first records of fungi associated with feathers from seabirds and sea ducks in the Canadian Arctic and sub-Arctic. Birds sampled in Nunavut and Newfoundland (Canada) included the Common Eider (Somateria mollissima), King Eider (S. spectabilis), Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis), Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus), Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle), and Thick-billed Murre (Uria lomvia). In…
Changes in Isotopic Niches across Stages of the Annual Cycle in the Arctic Tern ( Sterna paradisaea )
Arctic Terns (Sterna paradisaea) are iconic seabirds of polar latitudes, whose successful reproduction is thought to depend on local food supplies near breeding colonies. We used stable isotopes of carbon and nitrogen in eggs, blood, and feathers of terns breeding in the Canadian High Arctic to compare their isotopic niche between life history stages and between two years. The isotopic niche of terns was smaller during incubation than during pre-…
Observations of Heterospecific Courtship Behaviour in an Isolated Population of Ross’s Gulls ( Rhodostethia rosea )
Heterospecific sexual behaviour is notable because it should be strongly deterred by natural and sexual selection. Here we report observations of both male and female Ross’s Gulls (Rhodostethia rosea) routinely engaging in sexual displays directed towards other species during the breeding season at a small, remote colony in the Canadian High Arctic. We suggest that in small, reproductively isolated populations, directing stereotyped courtship dis…
The Status of Glaucous Gulls Larus hyperboreus in the Circumpolar Arctic
The entire world population of the Glaucous Gull Larus hyperboreus breeds in the circumpolar Arctic. Some local populations appear to be declining significanty. In this paper, we summarize the current state of knowledge on Glaucous Gull populations and trends. The total Arctic population is estimated at approximately 171 000 breeding pairs (> 342 000 breeding individuals) distributed among at least 2700 colonies (many not documented). Population …
How Wildlife Research Can Be Used to Promote Wider Community Participation in the North
Worldwide, researchers are being asked to better communicate their science to the public (Lubchenco, 1998). In Nunavut, Canada, where dozens of research projects take place each year, community consultation and engagement have been legally mandated by the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (INAC,1993)
Incidental Observations of Birds in the Vicinity of Hell Gate Polynya, Nunavut
Our knowledge of the distribution of Arctic birds and how their ranges may be responding to environmental changes in the Canadian Arctic is limited. We gathered five years of species observation data from three sites in the Hell Gate – Cardigan Strait Polynya (Cape Vera, St. Helena Island, and Devil Island) to create an inventory of avian species observed in the polynya, and we compared it to previous observations made at our sites and other site…
Breeding Habitats and New Breeding Locations for Ross’s Gull ( Rhodostethia rosea ) in the Canadian High Arctic
Published accounts list only four breeding sites for Ross’s gull (Rhodostethia rosea) in North America, but the discovery of additional breeding sites in Queen’s Channel, Nunavut, adds to growing evidence that this species is established as a regular breeder in the Canadian High Arctic despite its current status as a Threatened Species in Canada. We present nine breeding records of Ross’s gull in Canada. Five are from Queen’s Channel alone, and t…
New Longevity Record for Ivory Gulls ( Pagophila eburnea ) and Evidence of Natal Philopatry
Ivory gulls (Pagophila eburnea) have been listed as “endangered” in Canada and “near threatened” interna-tionally. In June 2010, we visited Seymour Island, Nunavut, Canada, where gulls were banded in the 1970s and 1980s. We recaptured and released two breeding gulls banded as chicks in 1983, confirming natal philopatry to this breeding colony. These gulls are more than 28 years old, making the ivory gull one of the longest-living marine bird spec…
Breeding Arctic Terns Kill Lemmings
Arctic terns (Sterna paradisaea) are well known for exhibiting vigorous defense of nests at their breeding colonies. However, in 2008 we observed a previously unreported behavior by terns. We watched chick-rearing adult terns attacking collared lemmings (Dicrostonyx groenlandicus), which included repeatedly lifting them into the air and dropping them to the tundra until they died. Terns attack certain birds and mammals that intrude on their breed…
Ross’s Gull ( Rhodostethia rosea ) Breeding in Penny Strait, Nunavut, Canada
We found a small, previously undiscovered breeding colony of Ross’s gulls (Rhodostethia rosea) in Nunavut, Canada, approximately 80 km from a previous colony location occupied during the 1970s. The birds nested in association with arctic terns (Sterna paradisaea). The collective observations from this region of the High Arctic suggest that Ross’s gulls may move colonies each year, or that colony occupation is intermittent
Sources of Breeding Season Mortality in Canadian Arctic Seabirds
In more than 30 years of studies on marine birds in Arctic Canada, we have observed numerous instances of mortality of adults, eggs, and chicks that seem unusual when compared to known sources of mortality for seabirds breeding in temperate or tropical regions. The extreme cold weather and ice conditions of the Arctic might intuitively be expected to be a significant factor in mortality for these Arctic birds. While weather conditions led directl…
Status, Trends and Attendance Patterns of the Northern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis in Nunavut, Canada
Nunavut supports ten breeding colonies of northern fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis), most of which have rarely been visited on the ground by biologists. During 2000–04, we surveyed six colonies previously thought to support more than 80% of the Canadian Arctic population, which was believed to number about 300 000 breeding pairs. Our counts suggested that the breeding populations of some colonies, especially those at the largest colonies, Cape Searle…
Status of High Arctic Black-Legged Kittiwake ( Rissa tridactyla ) Colonies in Barrow Strait, Nunavut, Canada
We used aerial survey estimates, photographic censuses, and plot counts to examine trends in the size of five black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) colonies around Barrow Strait, eastern Nunavut, Canada, between 1972 and 2007. During these three decades, one small colony disappeared, two medium-sized colonies showed no overall trend, and one moderate and one large colony appeared to increase in size. Collectively, the number of kittiwakes bre…
Factors Influencing Colony Attendance by Northern Fulmars in the Canadian Arctic
The northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) is a common seabird of the North Atlantic Ocean and marine areas of eastern Nunavut. We studied attendance patterns of fulmars at two colonies in the Canadian High Arctic to assess variation in attendance at high latitudes, to compare these patterns to those found for fulmars breeding at colonies to the south, and to determine how weather conditions and breeding status might influence attendance. Colony at…
Comparing Expert-Based Science With Local Ecological Knowledge
The published literature on local ecological knowledge (LEK) is rich with debate on its merits (e.g., Berkes et al. 2000, Huntington 2000), but tangible examples of its application to wildlife management are rare (e.g., Lyver 2002). Brook and McLachlan (2005) recently critiqued our manuscript in which we compared information derived from scientific empirical studies with LEK (Gilchrist et al. 2005)
Synergy of local ecological knowledge, community involvement and scientific study to develop marine wildlife areas in eastern Arctic Canada
The Canadian Arctic provides important habitat for millions of marine birds. Some key habitat sites for these have already been protected, but many others lack official protected status and remain vulnerable to various anthropogenic threats. The authors worked with the community of Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, to create two new National Wildlife Areas that protect the colonies, and the nearby marine area, of approximately 500,000 birds during the breed…
Can Local Ecological Knowledge Contribute to Wildlife Management? Case Studies of Migratory Birds
Gilchrist, G., M. Mallory and F. Merkel 2005. Can local ecological knowledge contribute to wildlife management? Case studies of migratory birds. Ecology and Society 10(1): 20. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-01275-100120
At-sea observations of ivory gulls ( Pagophila eburnea ) in the eastern Canadian high Arctic in 1993 and 2002 indicate a population decline
Evidence from colony surveys and local Inuit knowledge strongly suggest that the Canadian population of ivory gulls ( Pagophila eburnea ) has declined dramatically. The observations of ivory gulls at sea presented here are consistent with this. Ivory gulls were observed during two cruises on the Russian icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov in the eastern Canadian high Arctic in August 1993 and 2002. Ivory gulls were seen 3.5 times more often in 1993 (n …
Local Ecological Knowledge of Ivory Gull Declines in Arctic Canada
We gathered local ecological knowledge (LEK) on the ivory gull (Pagophila eburnea) from residents of three High Arctic communities in eastern Canada. This gull has always been uncommon, but Inuit had suggested that numbers of gulls were declining. LEK from Grise Fiord and Resolute Bay was clear and consistent, indicating that far fewer gulls are currently observed near the community compared to 25 years ago. The LEK from Arctic Bay was less consi…
Can Local Ecological Knowledge Contribute to Wildlife Management? Case Studies of Migratory Birds
Gilchrist, G., M. Mallory and F. Merkel 2005. Can local ecological knowledge contribute to wildlife management? Case studies of migratory birds. Ecology and Society 10(1): 20. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-01275-100120
Comparing Expert-Based Science With Local Ecological Knowledge
The published literature on local ecological knowledge (LEK) is rich with debate on its merits (e.g., Berkes et al. 2000, Huntington 2000), but tangible examples of its application to wildlife management are rare (e.g., Lyver 2002). Brook and McLachlan (2005) recently critiqued our manuscript in which we compared information derived from scientific empirical studies with LEK (Gilchrist et al. 2005)
Synergy of local ecological knowledge, community involvement and scientific study to develop marine wildlife areas in eastern Arctic Canada
The Canadian Arctic provides important habitat for millions of marine birds. Some key habitat sites for these have already been protected, but many others lack official protected status and remain vulnerable to various anthropogenic threats. The authors worked with the community of Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, to create two new National Wildlife Areas that protect the colonies, and the nearby marine area, of approximately 500,000 birds during the breed…
Local Ecological Knowledge of Ivory Gull Declines in Arctic Canada
We gathered local ecological knowledge (LEK) on the ivory gull (Pagophila eburnea) from residents of three High Arctic communities in eastern Canada. This gull has always been uncommon, but Inuit had suggested that numbers of gulls were declining. LEK from Grise Fiord and Resolute Bay was clear and consistent, indicating that far fewer gulls are currently observed near the community compared to 25 years ago. The LEK from Arctic Bay was less consi…
At-sea observations of ivory gulls ( Pagophila eburnea ) in the eastern Canadian high Arctic in 1993 and 2002 indicate a population decline
Evidence from colony surveys and local Inuit knowledge strongly suggest that the Canadian population of ivory gulls ( Pagophila eburnea ) has declined dramatically. The observations of ivory gulls at sea presented here are consistent with this. Ivory gulls were observed during two cruises on the Russian icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov in the eastern Canadian high Arctic in August 1993 and 2002. Ivory gulls were seen 3.5 times more often in 1993 (n …
Can Local Ecological Knowledge Contribute to Wildlife Management? Case Studies of Migratory Birds
Gilchrist, G., M. Mallory and F. Merkel 2005. Can local ecological knowledge contribute to wildlife management? Case studies of migratory birds. Ecology and Society 10(1): 20. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-01275-100120
Synergy of local ecological knowledge, community involvement and scientific study to develop marine wildlife areas in eastern Arctic Canada
The Canadian Arctic provides important habitat for millions of marine birds. Some key habitat sites for these have already been protected, but many others lack official protected status and remain vulnerable to various anthropogenic threats. The authors worked with the community of Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, to create two new National Wildlife Areas that protect the colonies, and the nearby marine area, of approximately 500,000 birds during the breed…
Comparing Expert-Based Science With Local Ecological Knowledge
The published literature on local ecological knowledge (LEK) is rich with debate on its merits (e.g., Berkes et al. 2000, Huntington 2000), but tangible examples of its application to wildlife management are rare (e.g., Lyver 2002). Brook and McLachlan (2005) recently critiqued our manuscript in which we compared information derived from scientific empirical studies with LEK (Gilchrist et al. 2005)
Ross’s Gull ( Rhodostethia rosea ) Breeding in Penny Strait, Nunavut, Canada
We found a small, previously undiscovered breeding colony of Ross’s gulls (Rhodostethia rosea) in Nunavut, Canada, approximately 80 km from a previous colony location occupied during the 1970s. The birds nested in association with arctic terns (Sterna paradisaea). The collective observations from this region of the High Arctic suggest that Ross’s gulls may move colonies each year, or that colony occupation is intermittent
Sources of Breeding Season Mortality in Canadian Arctic Seabirds
In more than 30 years of studies on marine birds in Arctic Canada, we have observed numerous instances of mortality of adults, eggs, and chicks that seem unusual when compared to known sources of mortality for seabirds breeding in temperate or tropical regions. The extreme cold weather and ice conditions of the Arctic might intuitively be expected to be a significant factor in mortality for these Arctic birds. While weather conditions led directl…
Status, Trends and Attendance Patterns of the Northern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis in Nunavut, Canada
Nunavut supports ten breeding colonies of northern fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis), most of which have rarely been visited on the ground by biologists. During 2000–04, we surveyed six colonies previously thought to support more than 80% of the Canadian Arctic population, which was believed to number about 300 000 breeding pairs. Our counts suggested that the breeding populations of some colonies, especially those at the largest colonies, Cape Searle…
Status of High Arctic Black-Legged Kittiwake ( Rissa tridactyla ) Colonies in Barrow Strait, Nunavut, Canada
We used aerial survey estimates, photographic censuses, and plot counts to examine trends in the size of five black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) colonies around Barrow Strait, eastern Nunavut, Canada, between 1972 and 2007. During these three decades, one small colony disappeared, two medium-sized colonies showed no overall trend, and one moderate and one large colony appeared to increase in size. Collectively, the number of kittiwakes bre…
Factors Influencing Colony Attendance by Northern Fulmars in the Canadian Arctic
The northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) is a common seabird of the North Atlantic Ocean and marine areas of eastern Nunavut. We studied attendance patterns of fulmars at two colonies in the Canadian High Arctic to assess variation in attendance at high latitudes, to compare these patterns to those found for fulmars breeding at colonies to the south, and to determine how weather conditions and breeding status might influence attendance. Colony at…
Breeding Arctic Terns Kill Lemmings
Arctic terns (Sterna paradisaea) are well known for exhibiting vigorous defense of nests at their breeding colonies. However, in 2008 we observed a previously unreported behavior by terns. We watched chick-rearing adult terns attacking collared lemmings (Dicrostonyx groenlandicus), which included repeatedly lifting them into the air and dropping them to the tundra until they died. Terns attack certain birds and mammals that intrude on their breed…
Incidental Observations of Birds in the Vicinity of Hell Gate Polynya, Nunavut
Our knowledge of the distribution of Arctic birds and how their ranges may be responding to environmental changes in the Canadian Arctic is limited. We gathered five years of species observation data from three sites in the Hell Gate – Cardigan Strait Polynya (Cape Vera, St. Helena Island, and Devil Island) to create an inventory of avian species observed in the polynya, and we compared it to previous observations made at our sites and other site…
Breeding Habitats and New Breeding Locations for Ross’s Gull ( Rhodostethia rosea ) in the Canadian High Arctic
Published accounts list only four breeding sites for Ross’s gull (Rhodostethia rosea) in North America, but the discovery of additional breeding sites in Queen’s Channel, Nunavut, adds to growing evidence that this species is established as a regular breeder in the Canadian High Arctic despite its current status as a Threatened Species in Canada. We present nine breeding records of Ross’s gull in Canada. Five are from Queen’s Channel alone, and t…
New Longevity Record for Ivory Gulls ( Pagophila eburnea ) and Evidence of Natal Philopatry
Ivory gulls (Pagophila eburnea) have been listed as “endangered” in Canada and “near threatened” interna-tionally. In June 2010, we visited Seymour Island, Nunavut, Canada, where gulls were banded in the 1970s and 1980s. We recaptured and released two breeding gulls banded as chicks in 1983, confirming natal philopatry to this breeding colony. These gulls are more than 28 years old, making the ivory gull one of the longest-living marine bird spec…
How Wildlife Research Can Be Used to Promote Wider Community Participation in the North
Worldwide, researchers are being asked to better communicate their science to the public (Lubchenco, 1998). In Nunavut, Canada, where dozens of research projects take place each year, community consultation and engagement have been legally mandated by the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (INAC,1993)
The Status of Glaucous Gulls Larus hyperboreus in the Circumpolar Arctic
The entire world population of the Glaucous Gull Larus hyperboreus breeds in the circumpolar Arctic. Some local populations appear to be declining significanty. In this paper, we summarize the current state of knowledge on Glaucous Gull populations and trends. The total Arctic population is estimated at approximately 171 000 breeding pairs (> 342 000 breeding individuals) distributed among at least 2700 colonies (many not documented). Population …
Observations of Heterospecific Courtship Behaviour in an Isolated Population of Ross’s Gulls ( Rhodostethia rosea )
Heterospecific sexual behaviour is notable because it should be strongly deterred by natural and sexual selection. Here we report observations of both male and female Ross’s Gulls (Rhodostethia rosea) routinely engaging in sexual displays directed towards other species during the breeding season at a small, remote colony in the Canadian High Arctic. We suggest that in small, reproductively isolated populations, directing stereotyped courtship dis…
Changes in Isotopic Niches across Stages of the Annual Cycle in the Arctic Tern ( Sterna paradisaea )
Arctic Terns (Sterna paradisaea) are iconic seabirds of polar latitudes, whose successful reproduction is thought to depend on local food supplies near breeding colonies. We used stable isotopes of carbon and nitrogen in eggs, blood, and feathers of terns breeding in the Canadian High Arctic to compare their isotopic niche between life history stages and between two years. The isotopic niche of terns was smaller during incubation than during pre-…
Diversity and Keratin Degrading Ability of Fungi Isolated from Canadian Arctic Marine Bird Feathers
We present the first records of fungi associated with feathers from seabirds and sea ducks in the Canadian Arctic and sub-Arctic. Birds sampled in Nunavut and Newfoundland (Canada) included the Common Eider (Somateria mollissima), King Eider (S. spectabilis), Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis), Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus), Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle), and Thick-billed Murre (Uria lomvia). In…
Long-term Declines in the Size of Northern Fulmar ( Fulmarus glacialis ) Colonies on Eastern Baffin Island, Canada
We censused three colonies of Northern Fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) along eastern Baffin Island, Canada, that were estimated to support 155 000 breeding pairs in 1973, but had not been adequately counted since then. The colonies were surveyed in July and August 2018 using photographs taken from a helicopter or a drone. The combined estimated colony sizes were 36 500 pairs, much smaller than historical estimates. Although the 1973 estimates were c…
Expert opinion on American common eiders in eastern North America
Vessel risks to marine wildlife in the Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area and the eastern entrance to the Northwest Passage
The Arctic is changing rapidly due to climate change, which is allowing unprecedented levels of vessel traffic to transit the region. Vessel traffic can negatively affect marine wildlife in a number of ways, particularly in areas where vessels overlap with high concentrations of ecologically important species, and the significance of these impacts are of increased concern when the wildlife are also culturally important. Tallurutiup Imanga Nationa…
Mercury in Soils of Seabird Nesting Islands in West Iceland
Seabirds are globally recognized vectors of marine-derived materials, which get deposited on land at their breeding colonies, potentially altering local soil chemistry. We studied mercury (Hg) in soil cores on two islands in west Iceland that host thousands of nesting seabirds, predicting that Hg subsidies from nesting birds would result in elevated Hg in local soils. However, despite clear evidence from nitrogen isotopes of marine influence (sea…
What triggers an examination of seabird bycatch levels in Canada
In Canada, two federal departments have responsibilities relevant to fisheries bycatch: Environment and Climate Change Canada manages seabird populations, while Fisheries and Oceans Canada manages fisheries. Both departments need to determine population-level impacts of fisheries on seabirds to fulfill respective mandates, but gaps in policy implementation prevent access to, or analysis of, collected bycatch data. No formal processes exist to bri…
Stakeholder and rightsholder engagement in environmental research
To promote inclusivity, relevance and actionability of environmental research, scholars are engaging with rightsholders and stakeholders (Indigenous groups, governments and individuals) to co‐produce research. These transdisciplinary approaches represent diverse forms of ‘engaged’ research (e.g. community‐engaged research, braiding Indigenous science and knowledge and Western science‐based knowledge, workshops with decision‐makers). Acknowledging…
Ecology (24 works) · Biology (22 works) · Ecology (19 works) · Arctic (18 works) · Geography (18 works) · Avian ecology and behavior (13 works) · Oceanography (10 works) · The arctic (10 works) · Fishery (9 works) · Marine animal studies overview (9 works)