Nat Forsdick
@natforsdick.bsky.social
Conservation genomics researcher @ MWLR in Aotearoa New Zealand 🧬🐦🐸🐛🌿 | Bird Nerd & President @birdsnewzealand.bsky.social | Secretary @scboceania.bsky.social | pākehā | she/her 🏳️🌈 Opinions are my own.
www.researchgate.net/profile/Natalie-Forsdick/research
www.researchgate.net/profile/Natalie-Forsdick/research
Amali Thrimawithana uses metagenomic and metatranscriptomic data to build a comprehensive understanding of the mānuka microbiome, finding tissue types drives community assembly. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Amali Thrimawithana uses metagenomic and metatranscriptomic data to build a comprehensive understanding of the mānuka microbiome, finding tissue types drives community assembly. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
Jacqui Vanderhoorn discusses the taxa representation of the pollen record for reconstructing past ecosystems. Tall trees tend to be most underrepresented in the record. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Jacqui Vanderhoorn discusses the taxa representation of the pollen record for reconstructing past ecosystems. Tall trees tend to be most underrepresented in the record. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
Matt Templeton shares how plant-microbe interactions can be leveraged for agricultural & horticultural benefits, including to enhance resistance of kiwifruit to PSA. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Matt Templeton shares how plant-microbe interactions can be leveraged for agricultural & horticultural benefits, including to enhance resistance of kiwifruit to PSA. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
‘Not everything is hunky dory in kiwi town’ says @manpreetkdhami.bsky.social. Microbiome in relatively sterile captive environments may be reducing post-release survival. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
‘Not everything is hunky dory in kiwi town’ says @manpreetkdhami.bsky.social. Microbiome in relatively sterile captive environments may be reducing post-release survival. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
After voting ngutu-pare wrybill in #BOTY2025 this week, I was delighted to pick up a copy of Bird of the Year today! @ellenrykers.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:43 AM
After voting ngutu-pare wrybill in #BOTY2025 this week, I was delighted to pick up a copy of Bird of the Year today! @ellenrykers.com
Had a great time in Brisbane for #ICCB2025! My favourite part was making new connections by getting to greet people at the registration desk, and at the poster evening, where I had a constant stream of lovely questions.
June 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Had a great time in Brisbane for #ICCB2025! My favourite part was making new connections by getting to greet people at the registration desk, and at the poster evening, where I had a constant stream of lovely questions.
We’re excited to welcome the new President of the Society for Conservation Biology: Mwezi Mugera! We acknowledge and thank outgoing President Vanessa Adams for her long service. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 6:15 AM
We’re excited to welcome the new President of the Society for Conservation Biology: Mwezi Mugera! We acknowledge and thank outgoing President Vanessa Adams for her long service. #ICCB2025
Averting complete extinction of multiple frog species in Kosciuszko National Park requires a proactive response in the face of chytrid, says David Hunter. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Averting complete extinction of multiple frog species in Kosciuszko National Park requires a proactive response in the face of chytrid, says David Hunter. #ICCB2025
Michael McFadden explains how recent Australian drought led to emergency rescue of Booroolong frogs, with 60 collected for an ex situ breeding programme, including sperm biobanking for all male founders. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Michael McFadden explains how recent Australian drought led to emergency rescue of Booroolong frogs, with 60 collected for an ex situ breeding programme, including sperm biobanking for all male founders. #ICCB2025
Deon Gilbert shares conservation work for the Baw Baw frog, which has been hit hard by chytrid. Lots of challenges with reproductive management initially, but lots of learnings, including use of artificial breeding technologies, mean things are turning around. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Deon Gilbert shares conservation work for the Baw Baw frog, which has been hit hard by chytrid. Lots of challenges with reproductive management initially, but lots of learnings, including use of artificial breeding technologies, mean things are turning around. #ICCB2025
Luis Carrillo shares some #conservation success stories from Amphibian Ark. More than 10% of amphibian species require ex situ conservation, so there’s a lot more to do. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Luis Carrillo shares some #conservation success stories from Amphibian Ark. More than 10% of amphibian species require ex situ conservation, so there’s a lot more to do. #ICCB2025
Alicia Dimovski is working to use dermal secretions for minimally-invasive tests of hormone levels (eg testosterone & corticosteroids) in amphibians. This technique looks promising for understanding physiology and assessing stress. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Alicia Dimovski is working to use dermal secretions for minimally-invasive tests of hormone levels (eg testosterone & corticosteroids) in amphibians. This technique looks promising for understanding physiology and assessing stress. #ICCB2025
Phillip Byrne discusses population augmentation for genetic rescue via hybrid vigour. High levels of population structure and local adaptation make outbreeding depression a real risk for amphibians so experimental crossing via artificial fertilisation can be used ro inform management. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Phillip Byrne discusses population augmentation for genetic rescue via hybrid vigour. High levels of population structure and local adaptation make outbreeding depression a real risk for amphibians so experimental crossing via artificial fertilisation can be used ro inform management. #ICCB2025
Aimee Silla discusses the applications of reproductive technologies to assist conservation breeding programmes for amphibians. Aimee calls for a standardised framework to measure fitness-determining traits. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Aimee Silla discusses the applications of reproductive technologies to assist conservation breeding programmes for amphibians. Aimee calls for a standardised framework to measure fitness-determining traits. #ICCB2025
Gina Della Togna discusses reproductive technologies & biobanking for amphibian #conservation. While most survey respondents have an understanding of this tech, but <40% are using it, so the team are working on scaling up initiatives globally. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Gina Della Togna discusses reproductive technologies & biobanking for amphibian #conservation. While most survey respondents have an understanding of this tech, but <40% are using it, so the team are working on scaling up initiatives globally. #ICCB2025
Elize Ng describes the challenges of coordinating #conservation across the East Asian Australasian Flyway. What has been done, and how successful have these actions such as predator control, habitat protection and restoration been? #ICCB2025 🪶
June 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Elize Ng describes the challenges of coordinating #conservation across the East Asian Australasian Flyway. What has been done, and how successful have these actions such as predator control, habitat protection and restoration been? #ICCB2025 🪶
He-bo Peng discusses how an aquaculture ban has led to unregulated mollusc harvest in Yalu Jiang has impacted shorebirds at this major stopover site in the East Asian Australasian Flyway. Around 75% of the shorebirds stopping off rely on molluscs for >90% of their diet. #ICCB2025 🪶
June 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
He-bo Peng discusses how an aquaculture ban has led to unregulated mollusc harvest in Yalu Jiang has impacted shorebirds at this major stopover site in the East Asian Australasian Flyway. Around 75% of the shorebirds stopping off rely on molluscs for >90% of their diet. #ICCB2025 🪶
Shorebirds are declining at a higher rate than that of their habitat loss. Dan Liang is investigating how direct mortality by humans at key stopover sites in their migration routes may explain the discrepancy. #ICCB2025 🪶
June 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Shorebirds are declining at a higher rate than that of their habitat loss. Dan Liang is investigating how direct mortality by humans at key stopover sites in their migration routes may explain the discrepancy. #ICCB2025 🪶
Red foxes are a real threat to shorebirds at their high tide roosts in Australia. Andrea Griffin used camera traps, detecting 183 independent visitation events by foxes, though eDNA revealed no shorebirds in fix scat from those sites. #ICCB2025 🪶
June 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Red foxes are a real threat to shorebirds at their high tide roosts in Australia. Andrea Griffin used camera traps, detecting 183 independent visitation events by foxes, though eDNA revealed no shorebirds in fix scat from those sites. #ICCB2025 🪶
Shorebirds make great global sentinel species, as although they are susceptible to a wide range of threats, they are highly visible in the landscape and can be readily monitored to understand ecosystem change, says Tong Mu. #ICCB2025 🪶
June 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Shorebirds make great global sentinel species, as although they are susceptible to a wide range of threats, they are highly visible in the landscape and can be readily monitored to understand ecosystem change, says Tong Mu. #ICCB2025 🪶
Agriculture is killing our planet says #ICCB2025 plenary speaker Claire Kremen. How can we make the shift from extractive and destructive use of biodiversity, to acting in ways that are generative, sustainable, promoting biodiversity and enhancing biocultural diversity? #conservation
June 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Agriculture is killing our planet says #ICCB2025 plenary speaker Claire Kremen. How can we make the shift from extractive and destructive use of biodiversity, to acting in ways that are generative, sustainable, promoting biodiversity and enhancing biocultural diversity? #conservation
#ICCB2025 plenary speaker Amy van Nice from the Wildlife Alliance is sharing hard truths from work to combat the illegal wildlife trade. Among the many challenges, funding systems are biased towards short-term projects, and donor priorities are often misaligned with on-ground needs. #conservation
June 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
#ICCB2025 plenary speaker Amy van Nice from the Wildlife Alliance is sharing hard truths from work to combat the illegal wildlife trade. Among the many challenges, funding systems are biased towards short-term projects, and donor priorities are often misaligned with on-ground needs. #conservation
Kudos to the amazing science comedy lineup at #ICCB2025! Something for everyone to learn from & laugh over: bird tinder, bugs > kids, fish hybrids, cheap therapy, Antarctic maths & spooky birds! @theg-cat.bsky.social @drobledoruiz.bsky.social @luzvpascal.bsky.social @lizzylowe.bsky.social +Ali & Sho
June 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Kudos to the amazing science comedy lineup at #ICCB2025! Something for everyone to learn from & laugh over: bird tinder, bugs > kids, fish hybrids, cheap therapy, Antarctic maths & spooky birds! @theg-cat.bsky.social @drobledoruiz.bsky.social @luzvpascal.bsky.social @lizzylowe.bsky.social +Ali & Sho
Funding and politics are huge challenges for Indigenous researchers and communities, says Kiri Reihana in the Voices of Moananuiākea kōrero. #ICCB2025
June 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Funding and politics are huge challenges for Indigenous researchers and communities, says Kiri Reihana in the Voices of Moananuiākea kōrero. #ICCB2025
John Lamaris @scboceania.org speaks on the Tambu system on Papua New Guinea, as part of the Voice across Moananuiākea kōrero | conversation, uplifting Indigenous voices and ways of knowing and doing. #ICCB2025
June 18, 2025 at 5:43 AM
John Lamaris @scboceania.org speaks on the Tambu system on Papua New Guinea, as part of the Voice across Moananuiākea kōrero | conversation, uplifting Indigenous voices and ways of knowing and doing. #ICCB2025