Conor McGowan
@cpmcbirds.bsky.social
Bird Doctor, Dog Butler, rock and roll legend, he/him/dude, ecologist; Here be my third attempt at post-Twitter social media, we'll see how this goes.
Helping Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission use decision analysis to revise, refine and optimize their freshwater fisheries long-term monitoring program today.
March 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Helping Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission use decision analysis to revise, refine and optimize their freshwater fisheries long-term monitoring program today.
I actually had an excellent week at the @thejonesctr.bsky.social running an indigo snake reintroduction SDM workshop with stakeholders from USFWS, Alabama DCNR, Florida FWC, TNC, the Central Florida zoo, and more. The effort is now refocused on what they want to achieve rather than what they can do.
March 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I actually had an excellent week at the @thejonesctr.bsky.social running an indigo snake reintroduction SDM workshop with stakeholders from USFWS, Alabama DCNR, Florida FWC, TNC, the Central Florida zoo, and more. The effort is now refocused on what they want to achieve rather than what they can do.
It’s been a stressful two weeks. Needed a mental break today so my daughter and I went for a 5.2 mile hike at O’leno Sate Park. We saw some birds, trees, turtles, palmetto and caught some froglets.
February 9, 2025 at 12:51 AM
It’s been a stressful two weeks. Needed a mental break today so my daughter and I went for a 5.2 mile hike at O’leno Sate Park. We saw some birds, trees, turtles, palmetto and caught some froglets.
Another installment of my annual trek to look for Snowy Owls at Jones Beach state park and failing but still having a wonderful time and seeing lots of other beautiful birds. #birding
December 30, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Another installment of my annual trek to look for Snowy Owls at Jones Beach state park and failing but still having a wonderful time and seeing lots of other beautiful birds. #birding
Saw an Ash-throated flycatcher today for my 447th species of the year!
December 24, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Saw an Ash-throated flycatcher today for my 447th species of the year!
Does anyone need any citrus?
December 21, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Does anyone need any citrus?
Christmas bird counting in Alachua county this morning.
December 15, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Christmas bird counting in Alachua county this morning.
Closing with Tom Petty is a nice touch!
December 14, 2024 at 2:51 AM
Closing with Tom Petty is a nice touch!
I’m representing the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at University of Florida’s graduation ceremony tonight!
December 14, 2024 at 1:01 AM
I’m representing the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at University of Florida’s graduation ceremony tonight!
Harvested our sugar cane and prepped it for pressing. The local state park has a historic farmstead and they let us use the press. Once pressed and boiled down we should get about 4 liters of syrup.
December 11, 2024 at 12:06 AM
Harvested our sugar cane and prepped it for pressing. The local state park has a historic farmstead and they let us use the press. Once pressed and boiled down we should get about 4 liters of syrup.
I went birding with my daughter at Paynes Prairie this morning. We traipsed through the mud and found 54 species. She’s been my best birding buddy for 7 years and it is just dawning on me how much I’m going to miss this when she goes off to college in 2 years.
November 30, 2024 at 10:12 PM
I went birding with my daughter at Paynes Prairie this morning. We traipsed through the mud and found 54 species. She’s been my best birding buddy for 7 years and it is just dawning on me how much I’m going to miss this when she goes off to college in 2 years.
These days it is hard to remember to be thankful, but then my wife makes this pie and it gets a little easier.
November 29, 2024 at 2:35 PM
These days it is hard to remember to be thankful, but then my wife makes this pie and it gets a little easier.
Pre sunrise birding in Nebraska today before an all day decision analysis workshop at the Lied Lodge.
November 20, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Pre sunrise birding in Nebraska today before an all day decision analysis workshop at the Lied Lodge.
My eldest kid had this on his wishlist for his birthday so I absolutely had to get it for him:
November 8, 2024 at 6:26 PM
My eldest kid had this on his wishlist for his birthday so I absolutely had to get it for him:
Pups still want to play.
November 8, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Pups still want to play.
I spent three hours yesterday knocking g on doors to get out the vote in support of reproductive freedom and abortion rights in Florida. It was great and I’m going again on Tuesday.
October 27, 2024 at 12:25 PM
I spent three hours yesterday knocking g on doors to get out the vote in support of reproductive freedom and abortion rights in Florida. It was great and I’m going again on Tuesday.
Success!! Awkward purple sand piper selfie:
December 24, 2023 at 5:17 PM
Success!! Awkward purple sand piper selfie:
#binoblast lifer harlequin duck from Jones Beach State Park this morning:
December 22, 2023 at 6:27 PM
#binoblast lifer harlequin duck from Jones Beach State Park this morning:
On a quest for purple sandpipers. Heading to the jetty, soaking up the sights. Who knew Long Island was beautiful?
December 22, 2023 at 12:53 PM
On a quest for purple sandpipers. Heading to the jetty, soaking up the sights. Who knew Long Island was beautiful?
This month marks the 50 anniversary of the endangered species act in the U.S. I am absolutely honored to have contributed a chapter to this book marking the occasion!
December 12, 2023 at 3:22 PM
This month marks the 50 anniversary of the endangered species act in the U.S. I am absolutely honored to have contributed a chapter to this book marking the occasion!
Teddy and George say: Do you even know what work life balance is? Put you laptop away and let me!
December 6, 2023 at 2:22 AM
Teddy and George say: Do you even know what work life balance is? Put you laptop away and let me!
Moon halo Sunday night:
November 29, 2023 at 12:54 PM
Moon halo Sunday night:
I saw my three favorites birds this weekend, including hundreds of American Oystercatchers in Cedar Key, four red knots and this littleguy at little Talbot Island State Par.
November 26, 2023 at 9:12 PM
I saw my three favorites birds this weekend, including hundreds of American Oystercatchers in Cedar Key, four red knots and this littleguy at little Talbot Island State Par.