An ecologist, conservation biologist, and animal behaviorist by training, David has studied the effects of forest fragmentation on birds in Massachusetts and is currently involved in urban bird research.
His areas of academic focus and expertise include: ecology, ornithology, conservation biology, and animal behavior. At Lesley, he teaches the following courses: Patterns in Nature, Environmental Field Research, New England Field Studies, and Field Experiences in Tropical Ecology.
David holds a BS from Stonehill College and a MA and PhD from Boston University.