Amanda Liczner, PhD
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Amanda Liczner, PhD
@bumblebeehaviour.bsky.social
Research analyst at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) working on access to greenspace and identifying high value conservation areas.
Passionate about pollinator conservation, bumble bees, movement behaviour, sustainable agriculture
I study bumble bee movements and habitats to uncover ways to protect these incredible pollinators and ensure their survival. What’s your favourite thing about bumble bees? 🐝
November 28, 2024 at 4:40 PM
A bumble bee nest! Photo taken through slats in their colony box. There are multiple gynes (new queens) in this view alone!
November 21, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Did you know we can track the movements of bumble bees using radio technology? This research reveals fascinating insights into their behaviour across different landscapes and helps guide vital conservation efforts. 🧪🌎🐝
November 15, 2024 at 7:03 PM
I will add to my own list! April 1 in Cambridge, Ontario. No fools!
April 1, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Fun fact, there are more than 250 species of bumble bee worldwide. Bombus ternarius is my favourite 🥰
March 8, 2024 at 6:58 PM
When you see a bumble butt, they are not asleep. They are in fact trying to reach sweet nectar deep in the flower.

Despite what an annoyingly popular meme would have you believe🐝
February 16, 2024 at 10:20 PM
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January 18, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Toe beans 🥰
January 9, 2024 at 7:49 PM
🐝 Bumble bees are pollination champs, buzzing from flower to flower! They're social insects with 250+ species worldwide. Did you know they perform "buzz pollination" by flexing their muscles very fast to vibrate flowers and release pollen? 🌼 #bees #bumblebees
December 12, 2023 at 3:39 PM
This gal has appeared on many a conference presentation slides *chef's kiss* photo. Bombus borealis in Southern Ontario
December 4, 2023 at 3:03 PM
I have a visceral reaction to those cheap things when I seem them in store.
November 28, 2023 at 9:59 PM
Love the mid-flight bumble bee photos. Bombus borealis in Southern Ontario.
November 28, 2023 at 3:25 PM
Back home after BOMBUSS 3.0! thanks so much to the organizers for putting on a great conference. So happy to put a face to many names. Already looking forward to BOMBUSS 4.0
November 20, 2023 at 4:16 PM
Fantastic first day at #BOMBUS3 with talks about IUCN listing, data needs, rearing and more
November 15, 2023 at 12:24 AM
Quokka!
October 22, 2023 at 3:55 AM
A dream come true ✨
October 19, 2023 at 11:18 PM
My first 'roo! 😍
October 12, 2023 at 10:24 PM
The end of the field season is always bittersweet.
Starting my much anticipated vacation this week 😄 #fieldwork
October 2, 2023 at 1:43 PM
Heyy! I'm Amanda and I radio-tag bumble bees to study the impacts of environmental stressors on their movement. Currently I'm based out of the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.
September 26, 2023 at 2:48 PM
I finally got a code! Looking for fellow #ecology peeps! I like all things #bumblebee #bee #pollinators #conservation #sustainableagriculture
In my current job as a postdoctoral researcher, I'm radio-tagging bumble bees :):):):):):):):):)
September 26, 2023 at 2:37 PM