Grainne Cleary

Dr. Grainne Cleary is a Visiting Professor at Deakin University's Centre for Integrative Ecology, part of the Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment. Her research focuses on Ecology and Environmental Management, with a particular emphasis on urban-rural comparisons in avian behavior and citizen science initiatives. She has published two key articles in 2016 analyzing bird bath hygiene and avian assemblages in Australian urban and rural settings. Cleary has secured research funding through a Mars Australia Pty Ltd grant (2015–2016) for citizen science projects on bird feeding practices. Her work bridges ecological research and practical conservation efforts, leveraging community engagement to address wildlife management challenges.

• Affiliations: Centre for Integrative Ecology, Deakin University
• Grants: A CITIZEN SCIENCE SURVEY OF BIRD FEEDING IN AUSTRALIA ($40,000)

Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human impacts on avian ecosystems and promoting sustainable wildlife practices.