Philip Shaw

Dr Philip Shaw is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Biology, University of St Andrews. His work focuses on avian ecology, particularly raptor populations and conservation biology. He has contributed to high-impact studies on African raptors, analyzing population declines, habitat dependencies, and conservation strategies. Key research includes the impact of farmland expansion, protected area efficacy, and threats like poaching. Shaw collaborates internationally on projects in Kenya, Uganda, Cyprus, and across Africa, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches like DNA barcoding. His research bridges ecological monitoring with practical conservation solutions.

Publications highlight long-term population trends, tool use in wildlife, and pandemic-era conservation challenges. Shaw’s work underscores the urgency of protecting biodiversity through evidence-based strategies. His contact is available via ps61@st-andrews.ac.uk.