Regina Wells
she/her
Wildlife Biologist
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Discipline
Public/Community Engagement, Project Management, Science Communication, Indigenous-led Research, Community-based Monitoring
Regional Focus
Labrador
Years Active
16-20 years
Species Focus
Auks (Alcidae), Sea ducks and allies (Anatidae), Gulls and Terns (Laridae), Storm-Petrels (Hydrobatidae & Oceanitidae)
Tell us about your work with seabirds.
Regina has been with Environment and Climate Change Canada since 2010 providing extensive support and technical expertise to projects on seabirds, landbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl, and species at risk - from murres (turrs) to eiders, geese to snow buntings. Regina has worked tirelessly to build strong relationships with Indigenous communities in Labrador, has been heavily involved in supporting Indigenous partners in delivering Indigenous-led research projects related to migratory birds.
What advice would you offer to individuals aspiring to pursue a career as seabird scientists?
Always have a plan D! Make connections with the communities near your seabird colonies. They can help guide and implement your research, develop community based monitoring projects and will be there to pick you up if a polar bear eats your data :-)
Regina Wells learning to use new migratory bird capture techniques for offshore islands. In Labrador our marine based culturally significant species include ducks, gulls, seabirds, and geese!
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