Helen Pruzina

Helen Pruzina is a Tutor in the Biological and Environmental Sciences department at the University of Stirling.

Her research focuses on the intersection of ecology, anthropology, and ornithology. Ms. Pruzina specializes in studying habitat use by Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus) and how people perceive these birds in both urban and rural landscapes. She has a keen interest in all things bird-related with particular focus on threatened species conservation in changing landscapes.

Ms. Pruzina employs spatial modeling techniques to understand how Herring Gulls make habitat choices under different environmental scenarios. She also utilizes participatory mapping methods to involve stakeholders in urban gull management decisions, emphasizing the importance of including community perspectives in conservation planning. Her work demonstrates a commitment to finding solutions that benefit both wildlife and human communities through inclusive conservation decision-making processes.