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Louise Blight
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Conservation scientist, ornithological researcher, writer, adjunct professor UVic

working on #EndangeredSpecies, #seabirds, and #urban birds incl. #windowcollisions and #gulls. These + occasional political posts.

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It's a good one. This recent editorial is a favorite. theornithologist.org/in-defence-o...

#birds
In Defence of Bird Conservation in a Broken World
In a world torn by wars and crises, bird conservation can seem irrelevant. Yet to protect life itself is not indulgence – it’s resistance.
theornithologist.org
November 16, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Thank you Alan. Gulls are so photogenic.
November 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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The original study in the journal Waterbirds @waterbirdsociety.bsky.social

bioone.org/journals/wat...
The First GPS Observation of a Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) Riding in a Long-Haul Garbage Transfer Truck
Gulls have a flexible diet allowing them to forage both at-sea and on land with prior research showing Western Gulls (Larus occidentalis) forage more on land when oceanic prey resources are low. Weste...
bioone.org
June 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Acopian Bird Savers - they really work, and are good for both institutional and residential windows. The site has DIY instructions or you can purchase there.
www.birdsavers.com
Acopian BirdSavers — Prevent birds from flying into windows.
Acopian BirdSavers — Prevent birds from flying into windows.
www.birdsavers.com
June 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM