Messy Ecology
@messyecology.bsky.social
A space to discuss ecology, with a focus on wildlife, and the messyness of human-wildlife coexistence, #conservation, and #wildlife management.
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Ah, yes, absolutely love their clumsiness and stubby tails!
June 21, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Ah, yes, absolutely love their clumsiness and stubby tails!
Oh dear, good time to teach them not to run away from wildlife! (I mean, running might work for most reptiles, but please do NOT run if you see a wild mammal!).
That said, love your approach best. Knowledge can be the best antidote to fear.
#Human-WildlifeCoexistence
That said, love your approach best. Knowledge can be the best antidote to fear.
#Human-WildlifeCoexistence
May 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Oh dear, good time to teach them not to run away from wildlife! (I mean, running might work for most reptiles, but please do NOT run if you see a wild mammal!).
That said, love your approach best. Knowledge can be the best antidote to fear.
#Human-WildlifeCoexistence
That said, love your approach best. Knowledge can be the best antidote to fear.
#Human-WildlifeCoexistence
Loss of grasslands and shrublands is definitely a factor. Not sure if there is evidence of shrike population impacts from wind farms. 🤔
May 23, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Loss of grasslands and shrublands is definitely a factor. Not sure if there is evidence of shrike population impacts from wind farms. 🤔
Yes! "Mobbing" is a common behaviour among many songbirds - Red-winged Blackbirds & Kingbirds are well-known for this behaviour. Essentially harassing/chasing a predator away from an area. Could be they have a nest nearby.
Great summery of the behaviour here:
www.allaboutbirds.org/news/sometim...
Great summery of the behaviour here:
www.allaboutbirds.org/news/sometim...
What's going on when I see little birds going after a big bird?
You witnessed a behavior called “mobbing,” where smaller birds swoop and dash at flying or perched larger birds (and sometimes mammals). They typically do this in an effort to drive away potential pre...
www.allaboutbirds.org
May 23, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Yes! "Mobbing" is a common behaviour among many songbirds - Red-winged Blackbirds & Kingbirds are well-known for this behaviour. Essentially harassing/chasing a predator away from an area. Could be they have a nest nearby.
Great summery of the behaviour here:
www.allaboutbirds.org/news/sometim...
Great summery of the behaviour here:
www.allaboutbirds.org/news/sometim...