Officers
Stella Walk
President
I'm a second-year Natural Resources student, with a plan to specialize in ornithology. I've been a birder for 3 years, and my spark bird was a Dark-Eyed Junco! I started birding in Vancouver, WA, and quicky started leading bird walks for the public with Vancouver Audubon. In my free time I love to sketch nature, play board games, and bake! I have a burning passion for birds, and for building a community around a shared love for them, which is why I am proud to be the president of Bird Nerds at OSU! Feel free to reach out to me with questions, comments, and concerns at [email protected] or at my personal phone number: (360) 281-1288
I'm a second-year Natural Resources student, with a plan to specialize in ornithology. I've been a birder for 3 years, and my spark bird was a Dark-Eyed Junco! I started birding in Vancouver, WA, and quicky started leading bird walks for the public with Vancouver Audubon. In my free time I love to sketch nature, play board games, and bake! I have a burning passion for birds, and for building a community around a shared love for them, which is why I am proud to be the president of Bird Nerds at OSU! Feel free to reach out to me with questions, comments, and concerns at [email protected] or at my personal phone number: (360) 281-1288
Sierra Downes
Vice President
Hello! I am a second-year Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences major with a minor in Marine Biology, and plan to go into seabird research. I have been birding my whole life, since I was 5, and now have a life list of over 1,050 species! I love doing bird photography, and put some of my photos on instagram @ sierras_bird_pics . My favorite birding activity is going on pelagics, and my favorite birds are seabirds, hummingbirds, and kingfishers
Hello! I am a second-year Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences major with a minor in Marine Biology, and plan to go into seabird research. I have been birding my whole life, since I was 5, and now have a life list of over 1,050 species! I love doing bird photography, and put some of my photos on instagram @ sierras_bird_pics . My favorite birding activity is going on pelagics, and my favorite birds are seabirds, hummingbirds, and kingfishers
Isabel Blacklidge
Treasurer
I’m a fourth-year Natural Resources major with a specialization in Fish and Wildlife Conservation. I first discovered my love for birds as a child living in rural Arizona when I saw Western Tanagers in my backyard. I was gifted a giant bird book with an audio player attached to it, and with it, I learned to identify many of my local birds by sight and sound. I had a dream of becoming a wildlife biologist, but as a first-gen student, I didn’t know that this dream was possible until I reached high school. That’s when I rediscovered my passion for birds. At OSU, I got serious about birding, bird photography, and working with birds. Now I’m the treasurer of the Bird Nerds and so grateful to be involved in this wonderful community!
I’m a fourth-year Natural Resources major with a specialization in Fish and Wildlife Conservation. I first discovered my love for birds as a child living in rural Arizona when I saw Western Tanagers in my backyard. I was gifted a giant bird book with an audio player attached to it, and with it, I learned to identify many of my local birds by sight and sound. I had a dream of becoming a wildlife biologist, but as a first-gen student, I didn’t know that this dream was possible until I reached high school. That’s when I rediscovered my passion for birds. At OSU, I got serious about birding, bird photography, and working with birds. Now I’m the treasurer of the Bird Nerds and so grateful to be involved in this wonderful community!
Nolan Campbell
Secretary
Jayshaun talbert
Lights Out Coordinator
I'm Jayshaun! I'm a third-year student studying Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences. I've always liked birds, but I didn't really fall in love with them in my junior year of high school. I've been working with birds for just as long and I hope to study and research avian ecology throughout my time at OSU. As the Light Out coordinator, I run the club's Lights Out program. I also serve on the board for Corvallis Audubon as their Conservation Chair! Outside of the club and other bird stuff, I love reading, watching video essays and working on my media analysis podcast!
I'm Jayshaun! I'm a third-year student studying Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences. I've always liked birds, but I didn't really fall in love with them in my junior year of high school. I've been working with birds for just as long and I hope to study and research avian ecology throughout my time at OSU. As the Light Out coordinator, I run the club's Lights Out program. I also serve on the board for Corvallis Audubon as their Conservation Chair! Outside of the club and other bird stuff, I love reading, watching video essays and working on my media analysis podcast!
Rylee carly
eCampus Liaison
I'm a third-year Ecampus student studying Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences. Although I've loved animals (including birds) for as long as I can remember, I wasn't formally introduced to the birding world until November 2022. When I'm not catching up on classwork, you can find me reading, baking, going on nature hikes, creating something artistic, or just listening to the neighborhood Blue Jays.
I'm a third-year Ecampus student studying Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences. Although I've loved animals (including birds) for as long as I can remember, I wasn't formally introduced to the birding world until November 2022. When I'm not catching up on classwork, you can find me reading, baking, going on nature hikes, creating something artistic, or just listening to the neighborhood Blue Jays.
Allison Padilla
Social Media Manager
Mathias anderson
Community Outreach Chair
Hello! I'm a fourth-year Fisheries and Wildlife major with a focus on conservation and birds. I've been interested in birds my entire life but didn't become serious about birding until Spring 2022. My favorite places to bird right now are the Northern Oregon Coast, Dorena Reservoir, Malheur NWR, and anywhere that not a lot of people bird at. When not birding, I'm often skiing, watching/playing soccer, or climbing. I'm excited to meet everyone!"
Hello! I'm a fourth-year Fisheries and Wildlife major with a focus on conservation and birds. I've been interested in birds my entire life but didn't become serious about birding until Spring 2022. My favorite places to bird right now are the Northern Oregon Coast, Dorena Reservoir, Malheur NWR, and anywhere that not a lot of people bird at. When not birding, I'm often skiing, watching/playing soccer, or climbing. I'm excited to meet everyone!"
Dinah Hunsicker
Fundraising Chair
Hello! I'm a post-baccalaureate Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Sciences student at OSU, set to graduate in 2028! I have a B.S. in geology, and eventually realized I wanted even more education about this planet! I started birding in 2022 and it makes me feel very fulfilled and happy. I have always deeply valued beautiful moments shared only between myself and nature, and I inadvertently opened my life up to infinitely more of those experiences, since becoming a birder, and pursuing my FWCS degree. It's also a wonderful world to share with friends:)
Hello! I'm a post-baccalaureate Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Sciences student at OSU, set to graduate in 2028! I have a B.S. in geology, and eventually realized I wanted even more education about this planet! I started birding in 2022 and it makes me feel very fulfilled and happy. I have always deeply valued beautiful moments shared only between myself and nature, and I inadvertently opened my life up to infinitely more of those experiences, since becoming a birder, and pursuing my FWCS degree. It's also a wonderful world to share with friends:)
Faculty Advisors
Douglas Robinson
Douglas Robinson is a Professor of Wildlife Science. He teaches bird classes, wildlife ecology and citizen science at OSU. His favorite research project is Oregon 2020, which takes him all over Oregon to count birds. You can learn more about him and his lab group at his web site. He’s been an avid birder since he was a kid and he enjoys contributing his bird data to eBird.
Douglas Robinson is a Professor of Wildlife Science. He teaches bird classes, wildlife ecology and citizen science at OSU. His favorite research project is Oregon 2020, which takes him all over Oregon to count birds. You can learn more about him and his lab group at his web site. He’s been an avid birder since he was a kid and he enjoys contributing his bird data to eBird.
Graduate Advisors
Ken Glynn
I am a Ph.D student in the Cornelius bird lab at OSU within the department of Integrative Biology. Prior to becoming a Ph.D student at OSU, I obtained my Masters degree from Eastern Michigan University, where my research revolved around ecotoxicology of songbirds in urban environments. My current research at OSU focuses on ecophysiology, specifically investigating stress physiology in shorebirds that reside in areas heavily impacted by drought and the implications this has for their migratory movements and overall migration success. When I am not conducting research I love to go birding, camping, or any activity that allows me to enjoy animals and nature! I also love playing my guitar and geeking out about cosmology and astrophysics!
I am a Ph.D student in the Cornelius bird lab at OSU within the department of Integrative Biology. Prior to becoming a Ph.D student at OSU, I obtained my Masters degree from Eastern Michigan University, where my research revolved around ecotoxicology of songbirds in urban environments. My current research at OSU focuses on ecophysiology, specifically investigating stress physiology in shorebirds that reside in areas heavily impacted by drought and the implications this has for their migratory movements and overall migration success. When I am not conducting research I love to go birding, camping, or any activity that allows me to enjoy animals and nature! I also love playing my guitar and geeking out about cosmology and astrophysics!
