Bob Curry
@bobcurry.bsky.social
recently retired behavioral/evolutionary ecologist, student of birds and herbivorous spiders; sometime conservation biologist; genealogy addict (he/him/his)
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In 2022, something shocking happened to the Hektoria Glacier. Over 16 months, it retreated by 25 kilometers, and it lost a whopping 8 kilometers in just two of those months—the fastest glacial retreat in the modern record.
Now, researchers may have identified the worrisome mechanisms behind it.
Now, researchers may have identified the worrisome mechanisms behind it.
Antarctic glacier shows fastest retreat in modern history
Tides and glacial earthquakes caused record ice loss at Hektoria Glacier
www.science.org
November 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
In 2022, something shocking happened to the Hektoria Glacier. Over 16 months, it retreated by 25 kilometers, and it lost a whopping 8 kilometers in just two of those months—the fastest glacial retreat in the modern record.
Now, researchers may have identified the worrisome mechanisms behind it.
Now, researchers may have identified the worrisome mechanisms behind it.
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October 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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No Kings protest, 1776.
October 18, 2025 at 4:46 AM
No Kings protest, 1776.
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The Trump administration is preparing to allow oil and gas leasing across the entire Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain, a wilderness landscape that has been protected for more than four decades, according to documents reviewed by POLITICO.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Trump preparing to reopen Alaska wildlife refuge for oil drilling
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to polar bears, caribou and wolves — and may hold vast amounts of crude oil.
www.politico.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The Trump administration is preparing to allow oil and gas leasing across the entire Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain, a wilderness landscape that has been protected for more than four decades, according to documents reviewed by POLITICO.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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Jays!!! … da jankees lose!
October 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Jays!!! … da jankees lose!
Sad news. I was fortunate to meet Jane when I was in high school, an event that contributed to my career plans in animal behavior. She leaves quite a legacy.
BREAKING: Dr. Jane Goodall, an animal rights advocate, has died of natural causes at age 91, the Jane Goodall Institute says in a statement.
Dr. Jane Goodall, legendary animal rights advocate, dies at 91
"Dr. Goodall's discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science, and she was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world," the Jane Goodall Institute said in a Wednesday statement.
nbcnews.to
October 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Sad news. I was fortunate to meet Jane when I was in high school, an event that contributed to my career plans in animal behavior. She leaves quite a legacy.
We have a 25th amendment for a reason
October 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We have a 25th amendment for a reason
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**PhD POSITIONS** I am recruiting 1-2 PhD students to work on sociality and cognition in Monk Parakeets, starting Fall 2026. Full ad is here: hobsonresearch.com/index.php/20... (please help spread the word!)
September 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
**PhD POSITIONS** I am recruiting 1-2 PhD students to work on sociality and cognition in Monk Parakeets, starting Fall 2026. Full ad is here: hobsonresearch.com/index.php/20... (please help spread the word!)
“He (Kirk) did not hate his opponents. He wanted the best for them. That's where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponent and I don't want the best for them. I'm sorry.” No, DJT is not sorry: he does not know what that word means.
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September 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
“He (Kirk) did not hate his opponents. He wanted the best for them. That's where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponent and I don't want the best for them. I'm sorry.” No, DJT is not sorry: he does not know what that word means.
Iggles! Go birds
a bald eagle is flying with the words fly eagle fly behind it
Alt: a bald eagle is flying with the words fly eagle fly behind it
media.tenor.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Iggles! Go birds
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A confirmed case of social polygyny in Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) | www.tandfonline.com/... | Wilson Journal of Ornithology | #ornithology 🪶
September 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
A confirmed case of social polygyny in Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) | www.tandfonline.com/... | Wilson Journal of Ornithology | #ornithology 🪶
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We are 45 Today!
The Canadian Society of Mayflower Descendants (CSMD) marks its 45th anniversary today on 13 September 2025!
CSMD was established in 1980 when it became the first Mayflower Member Society of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants to be formed outside the United States.
The Canadian Society of Mayflower Descendants (CSMD) marks its 45th anniversary today on 13 September 2025!
CSMD was established in 1980 when it became the first Mayflower Member Society of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants to be formed outside the United States.
September 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We are 45 Today!
The Canadian Society of Mayflower Descendants (CSMD) marks its 45th anniversary today on 13 September 2025!
CSMD was established in 1980 when it became the first Mayflower Member Society of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants to be formed outside the United States.
The Canadian Society of Mayflower Descendants (CSMD) marks its 45th anniversary today on 13 September 2025!
CSMD was established in 1980 when it became the first Mayflower Member Society of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants to be formed outside the United States.
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Today, we honor the lives lost and the courage of the first responders who were impacted on September 11, 2001.
We remember not only the tragedy of that day, but the deep scars it left on families, communities, and our nation.
We remember not only the tragedy of that day, but the deep scars it left on families, communities, and our nation.
September 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today, we honor the lives lost and the courage of the first responders who were impacted on September 11, 2001.
We remember not only the tragedy of that day, but the deep scars it left on families, communities, and our nation.
We remember not only the tragedy of that day, but the deep scars it left on families, communities, and our nation.
I contributed a few data points from back in 1978! Fun to see those old data put to use. Coincidentally, we banded several Black-throated Blue Warblers today!
September 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I contributed a few data points from back in 1978! Fun to see those old data put to use. Coincidentally, we banded several Black-throated Blue Warblers today!
Nice birb from Tuesday at Rushton: Connecticut Warbler
September 11, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Nice birb from Tuesday at Rushton: Connecticut Warbler
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Apostlebirds are the extroverts of the bird world. Big bold personalities. They get their name from the mistaken belief that they always come in groups of 12.
September 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Apostlebirds are the extroverts of the bird world. Big bold personalities. They get their name from the mistaken belief that they always come in groups of 12.
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More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.
Dozens of scientists find errors in a new Energy Department climate report
More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.
n.pr
September 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.
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Graham Greene has died.
A Canadian acting icon, he earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Kicking Bird in Dances With Wolves. He also won a Grammy, Gemini and Canadian Screen Award, along with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. He also earned a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
A Canadian acting icon, he earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Kicking Bird in Dances With Wolves. He also won a Grammy, Gemini and Canadian Screen Award, along with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. He also earned a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
September 1, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Graham Greene has died.
A Canadian acting icon, he earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Kicking Bird in Dances With Wolves. He also won a Grammy, Gemini and Canadian Screen Award, along with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. He also earned a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
A Canadian acting icon, he earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Kicking Bird in Dances With Wolves. He also won a Grammy, Gemini and Canadian Screen Award, along with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. He also earned a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
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R.I.P. Graham Greene 💔
GRAHAM GREEN has sadly passed away at the age of 73.
GRAHAM GREEN has sadly passed away at the age of 73.
September 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
R.I.P. Graham Greene 💔
GRAHAM GREEN has sadly passed away at the age of 73.
GRAHAM GREEN has sadly passed away at the age of 73.
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one of my favourite quotes ever from a childhood book
"Unless someone like you
cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better.
It's not."
#books #TheLorax #ChildrensBooks #philosophy #ethics #morality #politics #fascism
"Unless someone like you
cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better.
It's not."
#books #TheLorax #ChildrensBooks #philosophy #ethics #morality #politics #fascism
June 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
one of my favourite quotes ever from a childhood book
"Unless someone like you
cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better.
It's not."
#books #TheLorax #ChildrensBooks #philosophy #ethics #morality #politics #fascism
"Unless someone like you
cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better.
It's not."
#books #TheLorax #ChildrensBooks #philosophy #ethics #morality #politics #fascism