Excited to meet folks at the @austevolsoc.bsky.social conference tomorrow! I’ve already been having a great time hanging out with some of the locals. #wildoz #rottnest

New paper! We compared different methods for detecting mating displays in ruffs, using accelerometry and machine learning. The best methods worked pretty well! This paper is intended as a guide to help other researchers develop their own models and avoid common issues. doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

Just arrived here. Hello! This should be fun.

Here's a pectoral sandpiper. This guy has an inflatable throat sac that he uses to make deep, hooting calls at lady sandpipers. He will also sometimes bob around near a female and make gurgling noises. He thinks it's sexy.