iaindownie
@iaindownie.bsky.social
eBirder; South Staffs/North Warks; triathlete; arachnology; ornithology; conservation; Alvecote Mill Pool
Tomorrow! #birds
How can you get involved? Polish your bins, grab a friend, and let's go!
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October 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Tomorrow! #birds
Currently on C4 app. Seems scarily prescient ...
June 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Currently on C4 app. Seems scarily prescient ...
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A monumental taxonomy unification effort has just been published - thanks to all those who've collaborated for years to make this happen!
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Birds of the World - AviList: A Unified Global Checklist of the World’s Birds is Now Available
AviList, a unified global checklist of birds, that provides the most current and authoritative taxonomy of birds around the world was released today by experts in taxonomy, nomenclature, and bioinform...
birdsoftheworld.org
June 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A monumental taxonomy unification effort has just been published - thanks to all those who've collaborated for years to make this happen!
birdsoftheworld.org/bow/news/avi...
birdsoftheworld.org/bow/news/avi...
Back of an envelope Partial Solar Eclipse!
March 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Back of an envelope Partial Solar Eclipse!
January 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Couldn't work out No. 1 in GCHQ xmas puzzles (or any others TBH), but think I got this one as "Black Pool Tower"?
December 12, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Couldn't work out No. 1 in GCHQ xmas puzzles (or any others TBH), but think I got this one as "Black Pool Tower"?
Goosander back on the Coventry Canal, Tamworth (Hodge Lane, Amington). Pair catching plenty of small fish. Nice to get close enough to watch for a while. #birds
December 8, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Goosander back on the Coventry Canal, Tamworth (Hodge Lane, Amington). Pair catching plenty of small fish. Nice to get close enough to watch for a while. #birds
A stunning/frightening graphic.
#Arctic air temperature rank by month over the satellite era - now updated through November 2024. Nearly all of the top 10 warmest years per each month are since 2000.
+ Ranks: 1=warmest (red), 45/46=coldest (blue)
+ Download visual: zacklabe.com/arctic-tempe...
+ Ranks: 1=warmest (red), 45/46=coldest (blue)
+ Download visual: zacklabe.com/arctic-tempe...
December 5, 2024 at 2:02 PM
A stunning/frightening graphic.
Good intro and summary of chirrup.ai
#sustainableVentures #conservationTech
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVdZ...
#sustainableVentures #conservationTech
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVdZ...
Welcome | chirrup
Bio-acoustic solution recording bird songs & powered by AI, to measure and monitor biodiversity on farms
chirrup.ai
December 4, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Good intro and summary of chirrup.ai
#sustainableVentures #conservationTech
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVdZ...
#sustainableVentures #conservationTech
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVdZ...
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Wisdom the Laysan Albatross is the oldest known wild bird and she recently laid a new egg at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii.
The announcement came via the United States Fish & Wildlife Service's social media on 3 December.
#Seabirds
www.forbes.com/sites/amanda...
The announcement came via the United States Fish & Wildlife Service's social media on 3 December.
#Seabirds
www.forbes.com/sites/amanda...
World’s Oldest Known Wild Bird Lays Egg At Age 74
Wisdom the albatross returned to Midway Atoll with a new mate and her first egg in years. The long-lived seabird is still alive and is estimated to be 74 years old.
www.forbes.com
December 3, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Wisdom the Laysan Albatross is the oldest known wild bird and she recently laid a new egg at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii.
The announcement came via the United States Fish & Wildlife Service's social media on 3 December.
#Seabirds
www.forbes.com/sites/amanda...
The announcement came via the United States Fish & Wildlife Service's social media on 3 December.
#Seabirds
www.forbes.com/sites/amanda...
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Job vacancy! 📢 Join BTO as Farmland Research Manager➡️ www.bto.org.uk/jobs
This role sits in the Terrestrial #Ecology Team and manages farmland-focused field survey, review and analytical projects.
📝Closing date: 5 January 2025.
#ConservationJobs #ConservationCareers #Ornithology
This role sits in the Terrestrial #Ecology Team and manages farmland-focused field survey, review and analytical projects.
📝Closing date: 5 January 2025.
#ConservationJobs #ConservationCareers #Ornithology
December 3, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Job vacancy! 📢 Join BTO as Farmland Research Manager➡️ www.bto.org.uk/jobs
This role sits in the Terrestrial #Ecology Team and manages farmland-focused field survey, review and analytical projects.
📝Closing date: 5 January 2025.
#ConservationJobs #ConservationCareers #Ornithology
This role sits in the Terrestrial #Ecology Team and manages farmland-focused field survey, review and analytical projects.
📝Closing date: 5 January 2025.
#ConservationJobs #ConservationCareers #Ornithology
A bit of mycology today at Alvecote Mill Pool. Candlesnuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) I think. On woodland floor.
November 30, 2024 at 5:12 PM
A bit of mycology today at Alvecote Mill Pool. Candlesnuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) I think. On woodland floor.
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JOB VACANCIES!
We're seeking 3 Conservation Scientists to join our friendly team of #seabirders at the RSPB. We're an inclusive team where everyone is welcome.
DEADLINE: Friday 3rd January.
#conservationjobs #ornithology #seabirds #science
Details: app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
We're seeking 3 Conservation Scientists to join our friendly team of #seabirders at the RSPB. We're an inclusive team where everyone is welcome.
DEADLINE: Friday 3rd January.
#conservationjobs #ornithology #seabirds #science
Details: app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
November 29, 2024 at 7:06 PM
JOB VACANCIES!
We're seeking 3 Conservation Scientists to join our friendly team of #seabirders at the RSPB. We're an inclusive team where everyone is welcome.
DEADLINE: Friday 3rd January.
#conservationjobs #ornithology #seabirds #science
Details: app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
We're seeking 3 Conservation Scientists to join our friendly team of #seabirders at the RSPB. We're an inclusive team where everyone is welcome.
DEADLINE: Friday 3rd January.
#conservationjobs #ornithology #seabirds #science
Details: app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
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📖Published📖
Our new Research Article presents a framework to assess landscape connectivity for multiple species with diverse requirements 🌎 🧪 Read the article here 👇
https://buff.ly/4fAjOoq
Our new Research Article presents a framework to assess landscape connectivity for multiple species with diverse requirements 🌎 🧪 Read the article here 👇
https://buff.ly/4fAjOoq
November 24, 2024 at 12:00 PM
📖Published📖
Our new Research Article presents a framework to assess landscape connectivity for multiple species with diverse requirements 🌎 🧪 Read the article here 👇
https://buff.ly/4fAjOoq
Our new Research Article presents a framework to assess landscape connectivity for multiple species with diverse requirements 🌎 🧪 Read the article here 👇
https://buff.ly/4fAjOoq
From BBC Wildlife. It's the flippin' Orkney Islands FFS! Clickbait muppets...
November 27, 2024 at 6:42 PM
From BBC Wildlife. It's the flippin' Orkney Islands FFS! Clickbait muppets...
JSYK: The #ebird mobile app is super-efficient for birding checklists in the field. A simple six species list, at an existing location, takes only 34 clicks from start to submission! #ukbirding #conservationtech
November 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM
JSYK: The #ebird mobile app is super-efficient for birding checklists in the field. A simple six species list, at an existing location, takes only 34 clicks from start to submission! #ukbirding #conservationtech
Exactly a year ago, the weather was a wee bit better. Pooley Country Park, Warks.
November 24, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Exactly a year ago, the weather was a wee bit better. Pooley Country Park, Warks.
My 206th #ebird list at Alvecote Mill Pool, N Warks. Storm Bert has raised the water level of Pool and River Anker, so a bit quiet today. Nice to get out though. #ukbirding
November 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM
My 206th #ebird list at Alvecote Mill Pool, N Warks. Storm Bert has raised the water level of Pool and River Anker, so a bit quiet today. Nice to get out though. #ukbirding
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The Heteroptera recording schemes are starting work on an IUCN Review of the Lygaeoidea (Lygaeidae, Berytidae and Piesmatidae), which will consider data from all years up to 2024. Please send any outstanding records of these groups to records@britishbugs.org.uk
November 23, 2024 at 2:39 PM
The Heteroptera recording schemes are starting work on an IUCN Review of the Lygaeoidea (Lygaeidae, Berytidae and Piesmatidae), which will consider data from all years up to 2024. Please send any outstanding records of these groups to records@britishbugs.org.uk
Anyone remember these? Android Birdtrack v1.0. That was fun 😊 Set the scene. #ukbirding @btobirds.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Anyone remember these? Android Birdtrack v1.0. That was fun 😊 Set the scene. #ukbirding @btobirds.bsky.social
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We are now accepting applications for the positions of Assistant Warden and Ranger for March-October 2025. For more information, visit our website fairislebirdobs.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 8:44 AM
We are now accepting applications for the positions of Assistant Warden and Ranger for March-October 2025. For more information, visit our website fairislebirdobs.co.uk
Chilly and quiet on Alvecote Mill Pool today. Gt White Egret, Shovelers & Wigeon the only things of note. #birds #ukbirding #ebird
November 21, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Chilly and quiet on Alvecote Mill Pool today. Gt White Egret, Shovelers & Wigeon the only things of note. #birds #ukbirding #ebird
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⚠️ Advance warning that from 5pm Friday 22nd to 5pm Monday 25th November, BTO’s website and apps for surveys will be offline for essential updates. This includes BirdTrack, BBS, GBW and WeBS. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
November 19, 2024 at 8:51 PM
⚠️ Advance warning that from 5pm Friday 22nd to 5pm Monday 25th November, BTO’s website and apps for surveys will be offline for essential updates. This includes BirdTrack, BBS, GBW and WeBS. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
#ebird PSA: An update to eBird mobile app will be available tomorrow (Wed 20th Nov). Minor tweaks to taxonomy and country-level species lists. #birds #ukbirding
November 19, 2024 at 1:23 PM
#ebird PSA: An update to eBird mobile app will be available tomorrow (Wed 20th Nov). Minor tweaks to taxonomy and country-level species lists. #birds #ukbirding