Dr LeaGrie
@leagrie.bsky.social
Houston Professor of Ornithology, University of Saskatchewan. Ornithology and behavioural ecology, especially chemical communication and microbial ecology. Views are my own. #NewPI 🪶🌈
A little trip into the boreal forest today. Northern Hawk Owl, Grey (Canada) Jay 🪶🇨🇦
#birds #birding #BorealBirds #Saskatchewan
#birds #birding #BorealBirds #Saskatchewan
February 2, 2026 at 3:43 AM
A little trip into the boreal forest today. Northern Hawk Owl, Grey (Canada) Jay 🪶🇨🇦
#birds #birding #BorealBirds #Saskatchewan
#birds #birding #BorealBirds #Saskatchewan
I had the privilege of meeting Kirsty Duncan back in 2017. She was warm and sincere. She was our first and only 🇨🇦 Minister of Science who was a trained scientist. She consistently worked for positive meaningful change in all her government roles. Condolences to her family and friends.
Gutted to learn of the passing of Dr Kirsty Duncan.
She was a tireless fighter for the people she served, not only her local community in Toronto but others, especially the science & research &
athletics communities too.
She championed equity, diversity, inclusion and made change happen.
🤍🙏🏻
She was a tireless fighter for the people she served, not only her local community in Toronto but others, especially the science & research &
athletics communities too.
She championed equity, diversity, inclusion and made change happen.
🤍🙏🏻
Former Liberal cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan dies at 59
OTTAWA — Former Liberal cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan has died at the age of 59 following a years-long battle with cancer. Born on Oct.
www.richmond-news.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:36 PM
I had the privilege of meeting Kirsty Duncan back in 2017. She was warm and sincere. She was our first and only 🇨🇦 Minister of Science who was a trained scientist. She consistently worked for positive meaningful change in all her government roles. Condolences to her family and friends.
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My annual "DO IT!" encouragement post!
Selfishly, my time on CSEE council was the highlight of my PhD, it opened doors and opportunities that research alone did not. And I think we accomplished some good things for the society! 🧪🌎
Selfishly, my time on CSEE council was the highlight of my PhD, it opened doors and opportunities that research alone did not. And I think we accomplished some good things for the society! 🧪🌎
Do you want to help advance the profile of #ecology, #evolution, & #conservation in Canada? Do you want to be part of a team that gets things done on behalf of a broader community? Run for CSEE Council! Nominations due April 26. Learn more here: csee-scee.ca/elections/
January 27, 2026 at 9:29 PM
My annual "DO IT!" encouragement post!
Selfishly, my time on CSEE council was the highlight of my PhD, it opened doors and opportunities that research alone did not. And I think we accomplished some good things for the society! 🧪🌎
Selfishly, my time on CSEE council was the highlight of my PhD, it opened doors and opportunities that research alone did not. And I think we accomplished some good things for the society! 🧪🌎
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The National Institutes of Health has announced it will no longer fund research involving human fetal tissue from elective abortions. https://scim.ag/49D4Zkj
Trump imposes new NIH funding ban on human fetal tissue research
Agency may also be moving toward restricting use of embryonic stem cells
scim.ag
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The National Institutes of Health has announced it will no longer fund research involving human fetal tissue from elective abortions. https://scim.ag/49D4Zkj
January 8, 2026 at 3:43 AM
January 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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In at no. 7 of our most popular papers of the year, we have a #BiologyLetters study that discovered up to 6% of individuals in five wild #bird species naturally switch sex, with genetically male birds developing female traits and vice versa: doi.org/10.1098/rsbl...
December 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
In at no. 7 of our most popular papers of the year, we have a #BiologyLetters study that discovered up to 6% of individuals in five wild #bird species naturally switch sex, with genetically male birds developing female traits and vice versa: doi.org/10.1098/rsbl...
Fellow #birders: has anyone used the Vortex Crossfire 8x42 #binoculars? Pros? Cons? How do they do in very cold weather?
Im looking into affordable options for my Ornithology students; i’ve only used Diamondbacks
@evornithology.bsky.social @dmennill.bsky.social @saskajanet.bsky.social
Im looking into affordable options for my Ornithology students; i’ve only used Diamondbacks
@evornithology.bsky.social @dmennill.bsky.social @saskajanet.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Fellow #birders: has anyone used the Vortex Crossfire 8x42 #binoculars? Pros? Cons? How do they do in very cold weather?
Im looking into affordable options for my Ornithology students; i’ve only used Diamondbacks
@evornithology.bsky.social @dmennill.bsky.social @saskajanet.bsky.social
Im looking into affordable options for my Ornithology students; i’ve only used Diamondbacks
@evornithology.bsky.social @dmennill.bsky.social @saskajanet.bsky.social
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A bonus #birdoftheday highlighting #naturespantry
This male Golden-naped Chlorophonia was enjoying the berries in the Talamanca mountains of #CostaRica
#birds #nature
This male Golden-naped Chlorophonia was enjoying the berries in the Talamanca mountains of #CostaRica
#birds #nature
December 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
A bonus #birdoftheday highlighting #naturespantry
This male Golden-naped Chlorophonia was enjoying the berries in the Talamanca mountains of #CostaRica
#birds #nature
This male Golden-naped Chlorophonia was enjoying the berries in the Talamanca mountains of #CostaRica
#birds #nature
Saskatoon was absolutely stunning last night 🤩🌌
#Saskatchewan #NightSky #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights
#Saskatchewan #NightSky #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights
November 12, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Saskatoon was absolutely stunning last night 🤩🌌
#Saskatchewan #NightSky #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights
#Saskatchewan #NightSky #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights
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The story on chemical communication in #poisonfrogs doesn't stop with the sexy fingers! "Histological and Gene Expression Analyses of the Arm and Finger Macroglands of Two Hyloxalus Frogs" is the new paper by the super talented Diana Abondano (Link in comments)! Out now in MolEcol. #cienciacriolla🇨🇴
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The story on chemical communication in #poisonfrogs doesn't stop with the sexy fingers! "Histological and Gene Expression Analyses of the Arm and Finger Macroglands of Two Hyloxalus Frogs" is the new paper by the super talented Diana Abondano (Link in comments)! Out now in MolEcol. #cienciacriolla🇨🇴
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I've been avoiding reading articles on the death of James Watson, co-discoverer of #DNA's structure.
That is, until I saw that @statnews.com published one by Sharon Begley, a renowned science writer who passed in 2021.
Yes, you read that right.
www.statnews.com/2025/11/07/j...
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That is, until I saw that @statnews.com published one by Sharon Begley, a renowned science writer who passed in 2021.
Yes, you read that right.
www.statnews.com/2025/11/07/j...
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James Watson, dead at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA who died Thursday at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers.
www.statnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I've been avoiding reading articles on the death of James Watson, co-discoverer of #DNA's structure.
That is, until I saw that @statnews.com published one by Sharon Begley, a renowned science writer who passed in 2021.
Yes, you read that right.
www.statnews.com/2025/11/07/j...
🧪 (1/5)
That is, until I saw that @statnews.com published one by Sharon Begley, a renowned science writer who passed in 2021.
Yes, you read that right.
www.statnews.com/2025/11/07/j...
🧪 (1/5)
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Our newest Special Feature, "Implications of Changing Snowscapes for Animal Ecology", is now accepting proposals. It aims to highlight the importance of changing snow conditions in animal ecology. 🌨️
Read more and submit your proposal here:
Read more and submit your proposal here:
buff.ly
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Our newest Special Feature, "Implications of Changing Snowscapes for Animal Ecology", is now accepting proposals. It aims to highlight the importance of changing snow conditions in animal ecology. 🌨️
Read more and submit your proposal here:
Read more and submit your proposal here:
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We have TWO post-doctoral fellowships in the Biodiversity Centre at UBC next year! Am happy to chat if you might want to be hosted in my lab. biodiversity.ubc.ca/training-and... Deadline January 15th!
November 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We have TWO post-doctoral fellowships in the Biodiversity Centre at UBC next year! Am happy to chat if you might want to be hosted in my lab. biodiversity.ubc.ca/training-and... Deadline January 15th!
Fellow researchers and scholars in 🇨🇦 i strongly encourage you to submit a letter to this committee and consider signing the open letter.
Rather than email the SRSR chair, you csn email the official committee email: srsr@parl.gc.ca
Rather than email the SRSR chair, you csn email the official committee email: srsr@parl.gc.ca
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
November 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Fellow researchers and scholars in 🇨🇦 i strongly encourage you to submit a letter to this committee and consider signing the open letter.
Rather than email the SRSR chair, you csn email the official committee email: srsr@parl.gc.ca
Rather than email the SRSR chair, you csn email the official committee email: srsr@parl.gc.ca
Awesome teaching & experiential learning by @emilyschoy.bsky.social @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social 🤩
Thank you Jay Robb for featuring my students and I in this wonderful story about our canoe lab trips to learn about the Cootes Paradise ecosystem for my Fundamental and Applied Ecology course at @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social science.mcmaster.ca/paddling-in-...
Paddling in Paradise - assistant professor takes learning beyond books for her students - Faculty of Science - McMaster University
Students cheered when Emily Choy broke the news about their first lab assignment. That’s not the typical reaction from students but then “Paddling in Paradise” isn’t the usual assignment. Over the cou...
science.mcmaster.ca
November 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Awesome teaching & experiential learning by @emilyschoy.bsky.social @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social 🤩
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Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
October 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
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"I’ve spent countless hours in the field & at my desk studying Wilson’s Snipe, but the work is far from finished... As North American shorebird populations continue to suffer, it’s critical to highlight species that can inform strategies & connect communities to these broader trends." #ornithology
Guest Post: Putting the Spotlight on Wilson’s Snipe
If you grew up in North America, chances are you’ve heard of a “snipe hunt.”
wilsonsociety.org
October 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
"I’ve spent countless hours in the field & at my desk studying Wilson’s Snipe, but the work is far from finished... As North American shorebird populations continue to suffer, it’s critical to highlight species that can inform strategies & connect communities to these broader trends." #ornithology
Meanwhile in 🇨🇦: CRA wants to move fr human to #AI assistants. Based on auditor general’s report, human agents give correct info 17% of the time, while the CRA FAQ chatbot is correct 33% of the time. It’s ludicrous these crap results are being used to justify use of AI 🤦🏻♀️
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
October 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Meanwhile in 🇨🇦: CRA wants to move fr human to #AI assistants. Based on auditor general’s report, human agents give correct info 17% of the time, while the CRA FAQ chatbot is correct 33% of the time. It’s ludicrous these crap results are being used to justify use of AI 🤦🏻♀️
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
October 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Rumour has it that one mammal specialist is still required -apply by Oct 31! 🦇
Do you love research & writing & all things animal behavior? Well our journal, Animal Behavior, recruiting up to 5 (count em!) new Associate Editors!
Editors serve three-year terms beginning January 2026. If you're interested, email Exec Editor Scott Sakaluk (sksakal@ilstu.edu) by Oct 31!
Editors serve three-year terms beginning January 2026. If you're interested, email Exec Editor Scott Sakaluk (sksakal@ilstu.edu) by Oct 31!
ron burgundy from parks and recreation says " you 'd be a fool not to pick me "
ALT: ron burgundy from parks and recreation says " you 'd be a fool not to pick me "
media.tenor.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Rumour has it that one mammal specialist is still required -apply by Oct 31! 🦇
Museum collections are such an important resource! At @usaskartsci.bsky.social #Biology, we’re giving our #ornithology teaching collection some love & attention - inventory, organize, flag needs, filter for damage. Enhanced teaching coming soon! 🪶🧪🇨🇦
October 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Museum collections are such an important resource! At @usaskartsci.bsky.social #Biology, we’re giving our #ornithology teaching collection some love & attention - inventory, organize, flag needs, filter for damage. Enhanced teaching coming soon! 🪶🧪🇨🇦
October 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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If you think that trudging 22 km through a peatland while watching for polar bears in order to collect science data is a good time then my undergraduate/graduate field course in August 2026 might be just for you!
ryan.brook@usask.ca
ryan.brook@usask.ca
October 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
If you think that trudging 22 km through a peatland while watching for polar bears in order to collect science data is a good time then my undergraduate/graduate field course in August 2026 might be just for you!
ryan.brook@usask.ca
ryan.brook@usask.ca
It’s really fun birding in museums & galleries, but it can also teach us a lot about ancient cultures. Cool work by Birkhead & Montgomerie in Ibis 🧪🪶
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A Neolithic rock engraving apparently showing a Great Auk being captured
We evaluate whether a Neolithic engraved rock image at the Alta archaeological site in Finnmark, Norway – of a bird being held by a person – represents a Great Auk Pinguinus impennis. There are sever...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
It’s really fun birding in museums & galleries, but it can also teach us a lot about ancient cultures. Cool work by Birkhead & Montgomerie in Ibis 🧪🪶
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....