Toby
@tocotuesdays.bsky.social
He/Him🏳️⚧️🐦⬛Lv. 26🐦⬛Conservationist🐦⬛Bird Bander🐦⬛Ornithology is my passion!🐦⬛Gecko and Piggie Dad🦎🐹🐦⬛LOTR and MTG
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"Normally, examination of the clues and evidence [from an aircraft birdstrike] will lead to a straightforward bird identification; however, one recent situation presented a puzzling result that required a great deal of sleuthing to solve." #ornithology
Guest Post – Bird Detectives: Using Feathers & Community Science Clues to Solve a Remarkable Birdstrike Mystery
As you might imagine, there is not much evidence left after a bird has collided mid-air with an airplane.
wilsonsociety.org
May 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"Normally, examination of the clues and evidence [from an aircraft birdstrike] will lead to a straightforward bird identification; however, one recent situation presented a puzzling result that required a great deal of sleuthing to solve." #ornithology
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Sorry I didn’t hear you I was entranced by this Ovenbird
May 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Sorry I didn’t hear you I was entranced by this Ovenbird
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Pls share: I'm seeking ornithologists willing to comment about how the Bird Banding Lab &/or Breeding Bird Survey are crucial to their research & conservation efforts, for a piece for @therevelator.org defending these programs. Reply, DM, or email me at rebecca dot heisman at gmail. #ornithology
May 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Pls share: I'm seeking ornithologists willing to comment about how the Bird Banding Lab &/or Breeding Bird Survey are crucial to their research & conservation efforts, for a piece for @therevelator.org defending these programs. Reply, DM, or email me at rebecca dot heisman at gmail. #ornithology
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In case y'all missed it - Utah Republicans ordered a study on transgender healthcare, expecting it to come back unsupportive.
Instead, it found that trans youth care was safe and effective, and that transgender youth need it.
Whoops.
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
Instead, it found that trans youth care was safe and effective, and that transgender youth need it.
Whoops.
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
Utah lawmakers’ own study found gender-affirming care benefits trans youth. Will they lift the treatment ban?
The Utah Legislature's own newly-released study found that gender-affirming care benefits trans youth. Now, will lawmakers lift the treatment ban?
www.sltrib.com
May 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In case y'all missed it - Utah Republicans ordered a study on transgender healthcare, expecting it to come back unsupportive.
Instead, it found that trans youth care was safe and effective, and that transgender youth need it.
Whoops.
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
Instead, it found that trans youth care was safe and effective, and that transgender youth need it.
Whoops.
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
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On the bird walk I led last Saturday we spent an hour listening to Red-eyed Vireos sing from the tops of trees before we managed to spot one. It was a lifer for a few folks on the walk.
Afterwards I went to the Magee Marsh boardwalk and they were all over, at eye-height. Look at that red eye!
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Afterwards I went to the Magee Marsh boardwalk and they were all over, at eye-height. Look at that red eye!
🪶
May 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
On the bird walk I led last Saturday we spent an hour listening to Red-eyed Vireos sing from the tops of trees before we managed to spot one. It was a lifer for a few folks on the walk.
Afterwards I went to the Magee Marsh boardwalk and they were all over, at eye-height. Look at that red eye!
🪶
Afterwards I went to the Magee Marsh boardwalk and they were all over, at eye-height. Look at that red eye!
🪶
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Ah yes, the Forest Chicken
(Ovenbird)
(Ovenbird)
May 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Ah yes, the Forest Chicken
(Ovenbird)
(Ovenbird)
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🐦🫐 Anthropogenic disturbances simplify frugivory interactions in Amazonia
vist.ly/3n4e9td
📷 © Edson Lopes
#βdiversity #ForestFires #FrugivoryNetworks #SeedDispersal #SeedPredation #TropicalForests
vist.ly/3n4e9td
📷 © Edson Lopes
#βdiversity #ForestFires #FrugivoryNetworks #SeedDispersal #SeedPredation #TropicalForests
May 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🐦🫐 Anthropogenic disturbances simplify frugivory interactions in Amazonia
vist.ly/3n4e9td
📷 © Edson Lopes
#βdiversity #ForestFires #FrugivoryNetworks #SeedDispersal #SeedPredation #TropicalForests
vist.ly/3n4e9td
📷 © Edson Lopes
#βdiversity #ForestFires #FrugivoryNetworks #SeedDispersal #SeedPredation #TropicalForests
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Every year I end up with a warbler of the year, one I see unusually often that spring.
Black-throated Blue Warblers were my warbler of the year just 2 years ago because I saw 4 of them in central Illinois.
This year, in Ohio? I'm up to 9!
This lovely lady was on my back step when I walked out:
Black-throated Blue Warblers were my warbler of the year just 2 years ago because I saw 4 of them in central Illinois.
This year, in Ohio? I'm up to 9!
This lovely lady was on my back step when I walked out:
May 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Every year I end up with a warbler of the year, one I see unusually often that spring.
Black-throated Blue Warblers were my warbler of the year just 2 years ago because I saw 4 of them in central Illinois.
This year, in Ohio? I'm up to 9!
This lovely lady was on my back step when I walked out:
Black-throated Blue Warblers were my warbler of the year just 2 years ago because I saw 4 of them in central Illinois.
This year, in Ohio? I'm up to 9!
This lovely lady was on my back step when I walked out:
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Going to be the album cover photo for my album #StickHappens
May 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Going to be the album cover photo for my album #StickHappens
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Small tags, big discoveries: Celebrating 10 years of the Motus Wildlife Tracking System driving conservation through collaboration www.birdscanada.org/small-tags-b...
#Birds #conservation
#Birds #conservation
May 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Small tags, big discoveries: Celebrating 10 years of the Motus Wildlife Tracking System driving conservation through collaboration www.birdscanada.org/small-tags-b...
#Birds #conservation
#Birds #conservation
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Did you ask for a bird fact? No, but you're getting one whether you like it or not. 🪶
April 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Did you ask for a bird fact? No, but you're getting one whether you like it or not. 🪶
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A Massachusetts Democratic Representative is saying voting no on an anti-trans amendment would "not have advanced the interests of transgender people."
I can't even with some blue state dems, y'all.
I watch Zooey in Montana, and red state dems, take this vote EVERY day.
I can't even with some blue state dems, y'all.
I watch Zooey in Montana, and red state dems, take this vote EVERY day.
We killed the amendment. Giving MAGA the vote they wanted on at the surprise moment of their choosing would not have advanced the interests of trans people. I agree we shouldn’t play games with trans people’s lives — that’s why I called out the Boston Globe for the misleading headline.
April 11, 2025 at 2:29 AM
A Massachusetts Democratic Representative is saying voting no on an anti-trans amendment would "not have advanced the interests of transgender people."
I can't even with some blue state dems, y'all.
I watch Zooey in Montana, and red state dems, take this vote EVERY day.
I can't even with some blue state dems, y'all.
I watch Zooey in Montana, and red state dems, take this vote EVERY day.
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🪶 Today, more than 1/3 of the federal grant $$ we were relying on to finance our science & conservation work in 2025 is paused w/ no indication of when, or if, we will be able to access it again. Your tax-deductible donation helps us weather this period of uncertainty. birdpop.org/pages/do... 1/2
February 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
🪶 Today, more than 1/3 of the federal grant $$ we were relying on to finance our science & conservation work in 2025 is paused w/ no indication of when, or if, we will be able to access it again. Your tax-deductible donation helps us weather this period of uncertainty. birdpop.org/pages/do... 1/2
Celebrating the #GBBC2025 with some birding at work! Saw about 12 Redheads on our lake-super exciting!
#GreatBackyardBirdCount2025
#GreatBackyardBirdCount2025
February 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Celebrating the #GBBC2025 with some birding at work! Saw about 12 Redheads on our lake-super exciting!
#GreatBackyardBirdCount2025
#GreatBackyardBirdCount2025
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Dear Twin Cities Bird & Book Enthusiasts: I am giving a free, in-person presentation about OWLS OF THE EASTERN ICE with Minneapolis Audubon on Friday Feb 14, 1-2pm, at Bryant Square Park Building (3101 Bryant Avenue South, Mpls). Come for my charisma & modesty, stay to get a book signed 🦉🌍
February 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Dear Twin Cities Bird & Book Enthusiasts: I am giving a free, in-person presentation about OWLS OF THE EASTERN ICE with Minneapolis Audubon on Friday Feb 14, 1-2pm, at Bryant Square Park Building (3101 Bryant Avenue South, Mpls). Come for my charisma & modesty, stay to get a book signed 🦉🌍
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Some declined cover sketches for the #boardgame Birdwatcher! I still really like the perspective of a female Western Parotia looking down on a displaying male - it's one that's going to live somewhere in the back of my brain as a potential future personal piece. 🎨🪶 #SciArt #BirdArt
February 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Some declined cover sketches for the #boardgame Birdwatcher! I still really like the perspective of a female Western Parotia looking down on a displaying male - it's one that's going to live somewhere in the back of my brain as a potential future personal piece. 🎨🪶 #SciArt #BirdArt
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Big love to our worldwide trans whānau today. Loved everyday, but acknowledging the particular fuckery going on in America today.
You are loved, you are welcome, you make the world brighter. We are lucky to have you. 🏳️⚧️🩵🤍🩷
You are loved, you are welcome, you make the world brighter. We are lucky to have you. 🏳️⚧️🩵🤍🩷
February 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Big love to our worldwide trans whānau today. Loved everyday, but acknowledging the particular fuckery going on in America today.
You are loved, you are welcome, you make the world brighter. We are lucky to have you. 🏳️⚧️🩵🤍🩷
You are loved, you are welcome, you make the world brighter. We are lucky to have you. 🏳️⚧️🩵🤍🩷
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Red-Headed Woodpecker
#wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #outerbanks #nc #nature #animals #outdoors #animalkingdom #animalsofinstagram #photo #photography #bokeh #bird #birdsofinstagram #obx
#wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #outerbanks #nc #nature #animals #outdoors #animalkingdom #animalsofinstagram #photo #photography #bokeh #bird #birdsofinstagram #obx
February 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Pay attention. We are witnessing a turning point in history. The fear of a more diverse and united America is driving desperate tactics of division. The real power lies in our UNITY, in coming together to build a more just and inclusive future. Don’t crash out! Keep fighting for what’s right. ✊🏾🇺🇸
February 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Pay attention. We are witnessing a turning point in history. The fear of a more diverse and united America is driving desperate tactics of division. The real power lies in our UNITY, in coming together to build a more just and inclusive future. Don’t crash out! Keep fighting for what’s right. ✊🏾🇺🇸
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Let’s be clear: Health decisions must be based on science, not racist myths. RFK Jr. is peddling dangerous lies that lead to real-life medical neglect and disparities for Black people, including the denial of pain meds & life-saving care. We cannot let this man become America's top health official.
Bravo to Sen. Alsobrooks for her question.
“We should not be giving Black people the same vaccine schedule as Whites because their immune system is better than ours.” — RFK Jr
This is the deadlier version of the racist myth that Black people feel less pain, leading to denied pain meds.
“We should not be giving Black people the same vaccine schedule as Whites because their immune system is better than ours.” — RFK Jr
This is the deadlier version of the racist myth that Black people feel less pain, leading to denied pain meds.
January 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Let’s be clear: Health decisions must be based on science, not racist myths. RFK Jr. is peddling dangerous lies that lead to real-life medical neglect and disparities for Black people, including the denial of pain meds & life-saving care. We cannot let this man become America's top health official.
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Hang on as best you can.
Take care of yourself.
Take care of others if you're able.
Sharpen your claws and fangs, strengthen your great black wings, and soar out across the land to find other creatures like yourself gathering together in the gloom.
Take care of yourself.
Take care of others if you're able.
Sharpen your claws and fangs, strengthen your great black wings, and soar out across the land to find other creatures like yourself gathering together in the gloom.
February 1, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Hang on as best you can.
Take care of yourself.
Take care of others if you're able.
Sharpen your claws and fangs, strengthen your great black wings, and soar out across the land to find other creatures like yourself gathering together in the gloom.
Take care of yourself.
Take care of others if you're able.
Sharpen your claws and fangs, strengthen your great black wings, and soar out across the land to find other creatures like yourself gathering together in the gloom.
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It makes perfect sense. In a democracy, elections matter and can make a difference. And this one made a huge difference and is going to kill a LOT of people.
If we want to save people, we can't just wait for the next election this time.
I'm not "dismissing" anyone. I'm saying - do better.
If we want to save people, we can't just wait for the next election this time.
I'm not "dismissing" anyone. I'm saying - do better.
February 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
It makes perfect sense. In a democracy, elections matter and can make a difference. And this one made a huge difference and is going to kill a LOT of people.
If we want to save people, we can't just wait for the next election this time.
I'm not "dismissing" anyone. I'm saying - do better.
If we want to save people, we can't just wait for the next election this time.
I'm not "dismissing" anyone. I'm saying - do better.
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‼️ The State Department has REMOVED TQIA+ on their page of recommendations for queer travelers. This page yesterday said "LGBTQIA+" and now just says "LGB".
The federal government is trying to erase trans people from existence.
The federal government is trying to erase trans people from existence.
January 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
‼️ The State Department has REMOVED TQIA+ on their page of recommendations for queer travelers. This page yesterday said "LGBTQIA+" and now just says "LGB".
The federal government is trying to erase trans people from existence.
The federal government is trying to erase trans people from existence.