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Mr Lawrence Moores BA DIC MSc PGCE
Contact Details
Name: Mr Lawrence Moores
Job Title: Curriculum Area Manager - Applied zoology
Address: Cornwall College Newquay, Centre for Applied Zoology, Wildflower Lane, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, TR7 2LZ
Tel: 01637 857957
Email: lawrence.moores@cornwall.ac.uk
Work History
2001 to Present: Module Leader for the following modules on FdSc courses in Zoological Conservation, Wildlife Education & Media: Avian Biology, Wildlife Education, Wildlife Teaching in Context. Lecturer on Captive Breeding & Reintroductions and ND unit Sustainable De
1998 to 2001: Teacher of Science, Bodmin Community College, Cornwall
1995 to 1998: Teacher of Science, Prince Henry?s Grammar School, Otley, W Yorks
1992 to 1994: Teacher /Teacher Trainer: Ambon, Indonesia with Voluntary Service Overseas
Research Details
Studying the declining Corn Bunting Population in North Cornwall
Background: This project aims to develop effective methods for monitoring small vulnerable populations such as that of the Corn Bunting which breeds in North Cornwall. An important strand of the research will be identifying how specific aspects of behaviour (e.g song dialects, philopatry, loyalty to traditional song posts or breeding sites) might constrain conservation efforts. The research is a also investigating the practicality of using digital photography as a basis for individually identifying the birds and evaluating the reliability of the traditional method of marking birds for monitoring: colour ringing. This research is being carried out in cooperation with the RSPB who are involved in promoting uptake of Countryside Stewardship agreements in North Cornwall, and is registered for PhD at University of Bristol under Prof Innes Cuthill with local supervision by Dr. Peter McGregor of Cornwall College.
Currently taking a short break from research activities, with intention to resume in near future.
Selected Publications
Moores, L., C. Healey & S.van Balen. 1996. Additions to the avifauna of the Banda Islands, Maluku. Kukila 8, 127-131.
Moores, L. 2004. Book & CD Review: Collins Field Guide: Songs and Calls of Britain and Europe, Bioacoustics 14, 179-180.
Lawrence's details were last updated on 2nd Oct 2009
