Mitchell Byrd

Director Emeritus, Center for Conservation Biology, William & Mary

Chancellor Professor Emeritus of Biology, William & Mary

(757)-221-2236

Education
B.S. in Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S. in Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ph.D. in Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Select Publications

Watts, B. D., M. A. Byrd, E. K. Mojica, S. M. Padgett, S. R. Harding, and C. A. Koppie. 2018. Long-term monitoring of a successful recovery program of Peregrine Falcons in Virginia. Ornis Hungarica 26:104-113.

Watts, B. D., K. E. Clark, C. A. Koppie, G. D. Therres, M. A. Byrd, and K. A. Bennett. 2015. Establishment and growth of the peregrine falcon breeding population within the mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain. Journal of Raptor Research 49:359-366.

Turrin, C., B. D. Watts, and M. A. Byrd. 2014. Recovery of breeding bald eagles along the lower Delmarva peninsula. The Raven 85(2):26-30.

Watts, B. D. and M. A. Byrd. 2011. Virginia bald eagle nest and productivity survey: Year 2011 report. CCBTR-11-11. Center for Conservation Biology Technical Report Series. College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. 38 pp.

Watts, B. D. and M. A. Byrd. 2010. Virginia bald eagle nest and productivity survey: Year 2010 report. CCBTR-10-09. Center for Conservation Biology Technical Report Series. College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. 40 pp.

Watts, B. D. and M. A. Byrd. 2009. Virginia bald eagle nest and productivity survey: Year 2009 report. CCBTR-09-14. Center for Conservation Biology Technical Report Series. College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. 39 pp.

Watts, B. D. and M. A. Byrd. 2008. Virginia bald eagle nest and productivity survey: Year 2008 report. CCBTR-08-05. Center for Conservation Biology Technical Report Series. College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. 39 pp.

Watts, B. D., G. D. Therres, and M. A. Byrd. 2008. Recovery of the Chesapeake Bay bald eagle nesting population. Journal of Wildlife Management 72:152-158.

Watts, B. D. and M. A. Byrd. 2007. Impact of hurricane Isabel on Bald Eagle nests and reproductive performance in the lower Chesapeake Bay. Condor 109:206-209.

Watts, B. D. and M. A. Byrd. 2007. Virginia bald eagle nest and productivity survey: Year 2007 report. CCBTR-07-15. Center for Conservation Biology Technical Report Series. College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. 39 pp.

Watts, B. D., G. D. Therres, and M. A. Byrd. 2007. Status, distribution and the future of Bald Eagles in the Chesapeake Bay area. Waterbirds 30:25-38.