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Heather L. Bateman

@lizardphd.bsky.social
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Professor | Herpetologist, field ecologist and also birds Hbateman.faculty.asu.edu

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Heather L. Bateman @lizardphd.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
We hosted 20 students at the long-term herp sites. Lots of whiptail lizards this week! @arizonastateuni.bsky.social Not all classrooms have 4 walls 🦎🧪🌎
Hand holding lizard with bio class in background Pic of person holding lizard and taking cell pic of the class in the previous pic
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Heather L. Bateman @lizardphd.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
With @ecojeff.bsky.social coauthor
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Heather L. Bateman @lizardphd.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Our article has been published today in @PeerJLife peerj.com/articles/19980 Lead author student mentee - thanks to NSF REU funding CoupledNaturalandHumanSystems 🪶🌎🧑‍🔬
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How urban impervious surface shapes bird foraging behavior in an arid city
Wildlife behavior and interactions in urban ecosystems can vary across landscape types and species, with some birds dominating human-derived resources. This study investigates the relationship between...
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Heather L. Bateman @lizardphd.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Applied Ornithology field trip was a success! We camped along the San Pedro River and students learned surveying for rails, owls, and point count surveys in riparian forest. 🪶🌎
Colorful tentsStudents and faculty group picGroup being silly in pic
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cap-lter.bsky.social @cap-lter.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
How do lizards respond to ecohydrologic conditions in an arid, urban environment? Check out this study by CAP LTER investigator @lizardphd.bsky.social and colleagues to learn more! doi.org/10.1002/eco....
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Drought and Vegetation Lag Effects Influence Lizard Abundance: A 10‐Year Study of Perennial and Intermittent Urban River Areas
Animals living in urban desert ecosystems are affected by temperature extremes and altered hydrological regimes. Cities can alter both the physical and biotic environment by increasing temperature an...
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Heather L. Bateman @lizardphd.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
New paper on long-term lizard declines.🦎 Abundance highest in wet yrs (we haven't had many!). Some species abund related to lagged effects from vegetation cover, emphasizing the delayed response of biotic communities to ecosystem changes. #urban #herps 🌎 doi.org/10.1002/eco....
Lizard abundance declined over 10 yrsSide-blotched lizards declined but tiger whiptail abundance unchanging Ornate tree lizard and zebra-tailed lizard abundance over time
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Heather L. Bateman @lizardphd.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Neighborhood Western Screech Owl working on its winter tan.🪶
Small owl with squinty eyes in saguaro cactus
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Heather L. Bateman @lizardphd.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
I'm added to herps, may I also be included in birds? I might be there, if so thanks and still figuring it all out.
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Heather L. Bateman @lizardphd.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
First field trip of Ornithology, our classroom for the day! We saw this Green Heron and 46 other species while birding at urban wetlands. ASU Applied Bio. #birding 🪶
Students with binoculars and field guides for group photoGreen Heron, cell phone pic thru scope so not the best quality - but can see the green on the back.
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Heather L. Bateman @lizardphd.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Wow. Splendid! 😉🐍
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Heather L. Bateman @lizardphd.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Yes please. Thank you
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Heather L. Bateman @lizardphd.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Hello. I'd like to be included please. 🦎🐍🐸 Thank you
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Heather L. Bateman @lizardphd.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Hi Andrew. May I please be added? Herpetologist here. Thank you. 🐍🦎🐸 hbateman.faculty.asu.edu
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Home | Heather Bateman Applied Wildlife Lab
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Heather L. Bateman @lizardphd.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
New research on overlap of solar energy potential and critical habitats in the Southwest - Desert Tortoises and Bendire's Thrasher. phys.org/news/2025-01...
Habitat suitability for two species of desert tortoise and a thrasher (bird)
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Heather L. Bateman @lizardphd.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Our lab studies reptiles and amphibians in urban and wildland places. Plus - we work with some awesome collaborators!
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