Claire Branston

Dr. Claire Branston is an Affiliate Researcher at the University of Glasgow's School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine. Her work focuses on urban ecology, particularly the impact of urbanization on bird behavior, breeding patterns, and physiological responses. She has conducted global studies on avian phenology and contributed to understanding how environmental constraints influence avian reproduction.

Her research explores topics such as diel activity variation in passerines, clutch size differences between urban and forest bird populations, and the effects of artificial light on nestling physiology. She has published widely in journals like Journal of Animal Ecology and Ecology Letters.

Branston has secured grants, including a 2023-2024 project investigating ectoparasites' effects on Sand Martins nesting in artificial banks. Her work bridges ecological theory and applied conservation, emphasizing urban environments' role in shaping wildlife behavior and fitness.