Bob Montgomerie
@bobmontgomerie.bsky.social
Evolutionary/behavioural ecologist, sexual selection, sperm competition, bird coloration, history of ornithology. Naturalist.
How the hummingbird got its name
bou.org.uk/the-gems-of-...
bou.org.uk/the-gems-of-...
The Gems of Creation - British Ornithologists' Union
Enchanted by hummingbirds
bou.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
How the hummingbird got its name
bou.org.uk/the-gems-of-...
bou.org.uk/the-gems-of-...
Bird observatories. No better place to study a bird in the hand. bou.org.uk/bird-in-the-...
A Bird in the Hand - British Ornithologists' Union
The enduring value of bird observatories
bou.org.uk
May 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Bird observatories. No better place to study a bird in the hand. bou.org.uk/bird-in-the-...
Updated link. Capercaillie by any other name. bou.org.uk/horse-of-the...
Horse of the Woodland - British Ornithologists' Union
The Scottish origins of the name 'capercaillie'
bou.org.uk
April 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Updated link. Capercaillie by any other name. bou.org.uk/horse-of-the...
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April 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A capercaillie by any other name: bou.org.uk/template-his...
Horse of the Woodland - British Ornithologists' Union
The Scottish origins of the name 'capercaillie'
bou.org.uk
April 20, 2025 at 11:31 PM
A capercaillie by any other name: bou.org.uk/template-his...
Bird flu has been with us for a long time. bou.org.uk/in-flew-enza/
In Flew Enza - British Ornithologists' Union %
A brief history of bird flu
bou.org.uk
March 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Bird flu has been with us for a long time. bou.org.uk/in-flew-enza/
Lighthouses killed birds but provided some early insights into migration. bou.org.uk/blinded-by-t...
Blinded by the Light - British Ornithologists' Union
Lighthouses and lightships were once dangerous to migratory birds but provided some useful early insights into migration
bou.org.uk
March 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Lighthouses killed birds but provided some early insights into migration. bou.org.uk/blinded-by-t...
The origin of the word 'lek' as a description of aggregations of displaying males. bou.org.uk/the-swedish-...
The Swedish Game - British Ornithologists' Union
A lek is a mating game where males display close together to attract females
bou.org.uk
March 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The origin of the word 'lek' as a description of aggregations of displaying males. bou.org.uk/the-swedish-...
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Congratulations to the 2024 ASAB medal winner Rebbeca Kilner🏅
We award this medal annually for contributions to the science of animal behaviour, through teaching, writing, broadcasting, research or for work on behalf of the association. Any member can nominate candidates! #ASABWinter2024
We award this medal annually for contributions to the science of animal behaviour, through teaching, writing, broadcasting, research or for work on behalf of the association. Any member can nominate candidates! #ASABWinter2024
December 13, 2024 at 2:09 PM
Congratulations to the 2024 ASAB medal winner Rebbeca Kilner🏅
We award this medal annually for contributions to the science of animal behaviour, through teaching, writing, broadcasting, research or for work on behalf of the association. Any member can nominate candidates! #ASABWinter2024
We award this medal annually for contributions to the science of animal behaviour, through teaching, writing, broadcasting, research or for work on behalf of the association. Any member can nominate candidates! #ASABWinter2024
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Page charges? Gone!
Publication date = date published online!
THANK YOU @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social for breaking down barriers to publishing in the #WilsonJournalOfOrnithology.
Today's announcement is the realization of a long-term plan I've been advocating for years!
Publication date = date published online!
THANK YOU @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social for breaking down barriers to publishing in the #WilsonJournalOfOrnithology.
Today's announcement is the realization of a long-term plan I've been advocating for years!
December 13, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Page charges? Gone!
Publication date = date published online!
THANK YOU @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social for breaking down barriers to publishing in the #WilsonJournalOfOrnithology.
Today's announcement is the realization of a long-term plan I've been advocating for years!
Publication date = date published online!
THANK YOU @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social for breaking down barriers to publishing in the #WilsonJournalOfOrnithology.
Today's announcement is the realization of a long-term plan I've been advocating for years!
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Kellogg Biological Station is searching for a new Director! KBS is unique in its ability to integrate lab and field research, as well as integrating fundamental research in ecology and evolution with applications to environmental problems. Questions to me or the search chairs. Please apply!
Institute/Center Director-Management - Hickory Corners, Michigan, United States
Position Summary
Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Dr. Richard Kobe (kobe@msu.edu) and Dr. Andrea Case (caseand4@msu.edu). The position will remain o...
careers.msu.edu
December 12, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Kellogg Biological Station is searching for a new Director! KBS is unique in its ability to integrate lab and field research, as well as integrating fundamental research in ecology and evolution with applications to environmental problems. Questions to me or the search chairs. Please apply!
The 5 species of white swans were all named for the sounds they make (Trumpeter, Whistling, Whooper, Coscoroba, or were thought not to make (Mute). bou.org.uk/swan-song/
November 26, 2024 at 1:41 PM
The 5 species of white swans were all named for the sounds they make (Trumpeter, Whistling, Whooper, Coscoroba, or were thought not to make (Mute). bou.org.uk/swan-song/
First snow buntings of the winter
November 20, 2024 at 2:25 AM
First snow buntings of the winter
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Carl Sagan nailed it back in 1995.
November 18, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Carl Sagan nailed it back in 1995.
The roots of behavioural ecology. bou.org.uk/blog-rm-life...
November 19, 2024 at 1:28 AM
The roots of behavioural ecology. bou.org.uk/blog-rm-life...
Here I look at the interesting taxonomic history of a seabird whose eponymous common name seems to be a well-deserved honour to the ornithologist who 'discovered' it. The End of Cory’s Shearwater bou.org.uk/blog-montgom...
September 4, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Here I look at the interesting taxonomic history of a seabird whose eponymous common name seems to be a well-deserved honour to the ornithologist who 'discovered' it. The End of Cory’s Shearwater bou.org.uk/blog-montgom...