Miguel McMinn
@mmcminn.bsky.social
Biologist living in Mallorca 🪶✈️
miguel.mcminn@gmail.com
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Miguel McMinn
@mmcminn.bsky.social
· Dec 29
Ja podeu consultar i descarregar el volum 67 (2024) del Bolletí de la Societat d’Història Natural de les Balears.
Esperem que us agradi!
bshnb.shnb.org/2024/12/29/b...
Esperem que us agradi!
bshnb.shnb.org/2024/12/29/b...
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Hoy tenemos 3 #efemérides en @mujeresconciencia.com
Kamal Ranadive, investigadora biomédica
Dorothea Bate, paleontóloga
Kate Sessions, botánica
https://mujeresconciencia.com
Kamal Ranadive, investigadora biomédica
Dorothea Bate, paleontóloga
Kate Sessions, botánica
https://mujeresconciencia.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Hoy tenemos 3 #efemérides en @mujeresconciencia.com
Kamal Ranadive, investigadora biomédica
Dorothea Bate, paleontóloga
Kate Sessions, botánica
https://mujeresconciencia.com
Kamal Ranadive, investigadora biomédica
Dorothea Bate, paleontóloga
Kate Sessions, botánica
https://mujeresconciencia.com
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España, un país de fosas: de cunetas a cementerios, simas, minas y pozos www.rtve.es/n/16744281/
España, un país de fosas: de cunetas a cementerios, simas, minas y pozos
España, un país de fosas: de cunetas a cementerios, simas, minas y pozos
www.rtve.es
November 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
España, un país de fosas: de cunetas a cementerios, simas, minas y pozos www.rtve.es/n/16744281/
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Pues anda que no hay coles e institutos al lado de autovías y autopistas 😓
Vivir a menos de 500 m de vías con mucho tráfico incrementa riesgo asma
infantil, deterioro de función pulmonar, muerte prematura y morbilidad por enfermedades cardiovasculares en niñas y niños
(@davidlois_UNED, 15-3-2023)
infantil, deterioro de función pulmonar, muerte prematura y morbilidad por enfermedades cardiovasculares en niñas y niños
(@davidlois_UNED, 15-3-2023)
November 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Pues anda que no hay coles e institutos al lado de autovías y autopistas 😓
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Last Sunday @unsociable-lapwing.bsky.social and I were in Scarborough for comic con so we had to go see the 1cy Caspian Gull in the harbour.
Very vocal and only interested in the catch of the day!
#GullsoftheWorld #YorkshireBirding #GullsoftheWP #Seabirds #BirdingUK @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
Very vocal and only interested in the catch of the day!
#GullsoftheWorld #YorkshireBirding #GullsoftheWP #Seabirds #BirdingUK @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Last Sunday @unsociable-lapwing.bsky.social and I were in Scarborough for comic con so we had to go see the 1cy Caspian Gull in the harbour.
Very vocal and only interested in the catch of the day!
#GullsoftheWorld #YorkshireBirding #GullsoftheWP #Seabirds #BirdingUK @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
Very vocal and only interested in the catch of the day!
#GullsoftheWorld #YorkshireBirding #GullsoftheWP #Seabirds #BirdingUK @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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We are saddened to hear of the death of Patrick Stirling-Aird, who for many decades was a leading light in the monitoring and conservation of raptors. It was a honour to work with Patrick on the Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme; we will miss him immensely. raptormonitoring.org/about-the-sr...
November 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
We are saddened to hear of the death of Patrick Stirling-Aird, who for many decades was a leading light in the monitoring and conservation of raptors. It was a honour to work with Patrick on the Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme; we will miss him immensely. raptormonitoring.org/about-the-sr...
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NEW PAPER in #ornithology and #conservation reviews the marine threats to #seabirds and other marine #megafauna and confirms that #fisheries are a severe problem: buff.ly/5SXNdqr
November 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
NEW PAPER in #ornithology and #conservation reviews the marine threats to #seabirds and other marine #megafauna and confirms that #fisheries are a severe problem: buff.ly/5SXNdqr
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Rummaging through the @zoologymuseum.bsky.social insect collection. Here are some of the Hippoboscids collected/mounted by Francis Jenkinson, the librarian and part time entomologist!
I love multiple-pinned specimens….
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social @denisewawman.bsky.social
I love multiple-pinned specimens….
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social @denisewawman.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Rummaging through the @zoologymuseum.bsky.social insect collection. Here are some of the Hippoboscids collected/mounted by Francis Jenkinson, the librarian and part time entomologist!
I love multiple-pinned specimens….
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social @denisewawman.bsky.social
I love multiple-pinned specimens….
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social @denisewawman.bsky.social
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Black-browed albatross on Saunders Island in the Falklands #birds #seabirds #albatross #falklandislands #nature #southatlantic #saundersisland #theneck #feathers #preening #eye
November 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Black-browed albatross on Saunders Island in the Falklands #birds #seabirds #albatross #falklandislands #nature #southatlantic #saundersisland #theneck #feathers #preening #eye
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New episode of the American Birding Podcast!
Smithsonian researcher Roxie Laybourne may be the most influential ornithologist you’ve never heard of. Her incredible life is documented by journalist Chris Sweeney in his new book.
Listen here: www.aba.org/09-46-the-fe...
Smithsonian researcher Roxie Laybourne may be the most influential ornithologist you’ve never heard of. Her incredible life is documented by journalist Chris Sweeney in his new book.
Listen here: www.aba.org/09-46-the-fe...
09-46: The Feather Detective with Chris Sweeney - American Birding Association
www.aba.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
New episode of the American Birding Podcast!
Smithsonian researcher Roxie Laybourne may be the most influential ornithologist you’ve never heard of. Her incredible life is documented by journalist Chris Sweeney in his new book.
Listen here: www.aba.org/09-46-the-fe...
Smithsonian researcher Roxie Laybourne may be the most influential ornithologist you’ve never heard of. Her incredible life is documented by journalist Chris Sweeney in his new book.
Listen here: www.aba.org/09-46-the-fe...
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Fascinating ABA podcast this week, reviewing the life of Roxie Laybourne, an amazing female scientist who “may be the most influential ornithologist you've never heard of”.
#Ornithology
#Ornithology
New episode of the American Birding Podcast!
Smithsonian researcher Roxie Laybourne may be the most influential ornithologist you’ve never heard of. Her incredible life is documented by journalist Chris Sweeney in his new book.
Listen here: www.aba.org/09-46-the-fe...
Smithsonian researcher Roxie Laybourne may be the most influential ornithologist you’ve never heard of. Her incredible life is documented by journalist Chris Sweeney in his new book.
Listen here: www.aba.org/09-46-the-fe...
09-46: The Feather Detective with Chris Sweeney - American Birding Association
www.aba.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Fascinating ABA podcast this week, reviewing the life of Roxie Laybourne, an amazing female scientist who “may be the most influential ornithologist you've never heard of”.
#Ornithology
#Ornithology
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Skokholm Island booking will open to non-members on 17th Nov. We have limited availability, with no rooms left from early May to early July. To book, call 01656 724100 Mon to Thurs 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only.
Find out more: champ.ly/OSW2M9l_
📸 Mike Snelle
Find out more: champ.ly/OSW2M9l_
📸 Mike Snelle
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Skokholm Island booking will open to non-members on 17th Nov. We have limited availability, with no rooms left from early May to early July. To book, call 01656 724100 Mon to Thurs 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only.
Find out more: champ.ly/OSW2M9l_
📸 Mike Snelle
Find out more: champ.ly/OSW2M9l_
📸 Mike Snelle
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Our latest introductory and advanced courses on Data Analysis with R Statistical Software are now live -all welcome, whatever your current level of skills or experience :) www.ecoexplore.co.uk
Eco-Explore
www.ecoexplore.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Our latest introductory and advanced courses on Data Analysis with R Statistical Software are now live -all welcome, whatever your current level of skills or experience :) www.ecoexplore.co.uk
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If you see this Kingfisher photo, please leave a comment! 🙏♥️
Have you ever seen a Kingfisher? 🐦
I think more people have not seen them than those who have! 😊
You can buy my my 2026 Birds calendars here;
www.carlbovis.com/2026-birds-c...
Have you ever seen a Kingfisher? 🐦
I think more people have not seen them than those who have! 😊
You can buy my my 2026 Birds calendars here;
www.carlbovis.com/2026-birds-c...
November 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
If you see this Kingfisher photo, please leave a comment! 🙏♥️
Have you ever seen a Kingfisher? 🐦
I think more people have not seen them than those who have! 😊
You can buy my my 2026 Birds calendars here;
www.carlbovis.com/2026-birds-c...
Have you ever seen a Kingfisher? 🐦
I think more people have not seen them than those who have! 😊
You can buy my my 2026 Birds calendars here;
www.carlbovis.com/2026-birds-c...
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🦟 Los mosquitos Culex pipiens experimentan cambios en su microbiota cuando entran en contacto con parásitos de malaria aviar.
Presentan un enriquecimiento en rutas relacionadas con la biosíntesis y el metabolismo de biomoléculas.
🔗 www.ebd.csic.es/divulgacion/...
📄 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Presentan un enriquecimiento en rutas relacionadas con la biosíntesis y el metabolismo de biomoléculas.
🔗 www.ebd.csic.es/divulgacion/...
📄 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🦟 Los mosquitos Culex pipiens experimentan cambios en su microbiota cuando entran en contacto con parásitos de malaria aviar.
Presentan un enriquecimiento en rutas relacionadas con la biosíntesis y el metabolismo de biomoléculas.
🔗 www.ebd.csic.es/divulgacion/...
📄 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Presentan un enriquecimiento en rutas relacionadas con la biosíntesis y el metabolismo de biomoléculas.
🔗 www.ebd.csic.es/divulgacion/...
📄 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Hybridization mitigates climate change risk in mountainous birds | www.nature.com/artic... | Nature Climate Change | #ornithology 🪶
Hybridization mitigates climate change risk in mountainous birds
Nature Climate Change - Using population and ecological genomic approaches, the authors demonstrate the potential for interspecific introgression—the transfer of genetic material following...
www.nature.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Hybridization mitigates climate change risk in mountainous birds | www.nature.com/artic... | Nature Climate Change | #ornithology 🪶
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Great to be on St Agnes & Gugh in #Scilly this week delivering incursion response training to islanders. The community have been fantastic at acting as 1st responders to any suspicious signs following the removal of rats from the island over 10yrs ago. Continued #biosecurity is essential
November 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Great to be on St Agnes & Gugh in #Scilly this week delivering incursion response training to islanders. The community have been fantastic at acting as 1st responders to any suspicious signs following the removal of rats from the island over 10yrs ago. Continued #biosecurity is essential
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A record 8 Water Pipit have been colour ringed by Stour Ringing Group this winter at RSPB Lytchett. This is part of a UK scheme to find out more about Water Pipit migration across Europe.
www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk/winter-birdi...
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
Photos by @narwhalsh.bsky.social
www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk/winter-birdi...
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
Photos by @narwhalsh.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A record 8 Water Pipit have been colour ringed by Stour Ringing Group this winter at RSPB Lytchett. This is part of a UK scheme to find out more about Water Pipit migration across Europe.
www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk/winter-birdi...
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
Photos by @narwhalsh.bsky.social
www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk/winter-birdi...
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
Photos by @narwhalsh.bsky.social
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Your daily Avian Hybrids story!
Genetic patterns along the South American dry diagonal: The case of the Narrow-billed Woodcreeper
avianhybrids.wordpress.com/2021/05/02/g...
#ornithology
Genetic patterns along the South American dry diagonal: The case of the Narrow-billed Woodcreeper
avianhybrids.wordpress.com/2021/05/02/g...
#ornithology
Genetic patterns along the South American dry diagonal: The case of the Narrow-billed Woodcreeper
What environmental factors determine the genetic population structure of this species?
avianhybrids.wordpress.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Your daily Avian Hybrids story!
Genetic patterns along the South American dry diagonal: The case of the Narrow-billed Woodcreeper
avianhybrids.wordpress.com/2021/05/02/g...
#ornithology
Genetic patterns along the South American dry diagonal: The case of the Narrow-billed Woodcreeper
avianhybrids.wordpress.com/2021/05/02/g...
#ornithology
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Nature research paper: An ancient recombination desert is a speciation supergene in placental mammals
go.nature.com/47UiBWa
go.nature.com/47UiBWa
An ancient recombination desert is a speciation supergene in placental mammals - Nature
Deep learning methods identified a large and evolutionarily conserved X-linked low recombination region in placental mammals that serves as both a barrier to gene flow in hybridizing lineages and an accurate phylogenomic marker.
go.nature.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Nature research paper: An ancient recombination desert is a speciation supergene in placental mammals
go.nature.com/47UiBWa
go.nature.com/47UiBWa
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La gripe aviar arrasa la mayor población de elefantes marinos del mundo: la mitad de las hembras ha desaparecido. El Servicio Antártico Británico calcula que faltan más de 50.000 ejemplares elpais.com/ciencia/2025...
La gripe aviar arrasa la mayor población de elefantes marinos del mundo: la mitad de las hembras ha desaparecido
El Servicio Antártico Británico calcula que faltan más de 50.000 ejemplares en las playas, tras el repentino salto del virus desde las aves: “Es estremecedor”
elpais.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
La gripe aviar arrasa la mayor población de elefantes marinos del mundo: la mitad de las hembras ha desaparecido. El Servicio Antártico Británico calcula que faltan más de 50.000 ejemplares elpais.com/ciencia/2025...
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Species‐observer link and kernel density estimation of background points allow for sampling bias correction in bird species distribution models | doi.org/10.1002/ecog... | Ecography | #ornithology 🪶
Species‐observer link and kernel density estimation of background points allow for sampling bias correction in bird species distribution models
Species distribution models (SDMs), broadly referring to both species distribution and ecological niche modelling frameworks, are widely used to predict habitat suitability. However, their performanc...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Species‐observer link and kernel density estimation of background points allow for sampling bias correction in bird species distribution models | doi.org/10.1002/ecog... | Ecography | #ornithology 🪶
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14 de noviembre de 1889, Bly embarcó en un buque rumbo a Europa, en dirección este, y unas 6 horas más tarde, Bisland comenzó su travesía en dirección opuesta, con el objetivo de ser la primera persona en dar la vuelta al mundo en menos de 80 días. Ambas superaron a Phileas Fogg
November 14, 2025 at 7:34 AM
14 de noviembre de 1889, Bly embarcó en un buque rumbo a Europa, en dirección este, y unas 6 horas más tarde, Bisland comenzó su travesía en dirección opuesta, con el objetivo de ser la primera persona en dar la vuelta al mundo en menos de 80 días. Ambas superaron a Phileas Fogg
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🪹What causes Critically Endangered Hooded Vulture's infant mortality?
📷 Using camera trapping to investigate nest-site characteristics and causes of nest failure: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research
#Hooded #Vulture #Ghana #Critically #Endangered
📷 Using camera trapping to investigate nest-site characteristics and causes of nest failure: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research
#Hooded #Vulture #Ghana #Critically #Endangered
November 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🪹What causes Critically Endangered Hooded Vulture's infant mortality?
📷 Using camera trapping to investigate nest-site characteristics and causes of nest failure: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research
#Hooded #Vulture #Ghana #Critically #Endangered
📷 Using camera trapping to investigate nest-site characteristics and causes of nest failure: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research
#Hooded #Vulture #Ghana #Critically #Endangered
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🏔 We are restoring Osogovo Mountain in North Macedonia!
This region is a sanctuary for Brown Bears, Golden Eagles, and rare Balkan endemic plants. Its mosaic of forests and grasslands is not only beautiful but also vital to the region’s environmental health.
This region is a sanctuary for Brown Bears, Golden Eagles, and rare Balkan endemic plants. Its mosaic of forests and grasslands is not only beautiful but also vital to the region’s environmental health.
November 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🏔 We are restoring Osogovo Mountain in North Macedonia!
This region is a sanctuary for Brown Bears, Golden Eagles, and rare Balkan endemic plants. Its mosaic of forests and grasslands is not only beautiful but also vital to the region’s environmental health.
This region is a sanctuary for Brown Bears, Golden Eagles, and rare Balkan endemic plants. Its mosaic of forests and grasslands is not only beautiful but also vital to the region’s environmental health.
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A consecuencia del derrumbe de la ladera sobre la carretera de Peñalba, Ponferrada activa el nivel 1 de emergencia por la entrada de materiales en la estación potabilizadora que ha provocado la pérdida de calidad del agua de distribución domiciliaria www.elbierzonoticias.com/ponferrada/p...
Ponferrada activa el nivel 1 de emergencia por la entrada de materiales en la estación potabilizadora | Elbierzonoticias
El Ayuntamiento achaca la situación al derrumbe en la carretera de Peñalba de Santiago
www.elbierzonoticias.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
A consecuencia del derrumbe de la ladera sobre la carretera de Peñalba, Ponferrada activa el nivel 1 de emergencia por la entrada de materiales en la estación potabilizadora que ha provocado la pérdida de calidad del agua de distribución domiciliaria www.elbierzonoticias.com/ponferrada/p...