Danielle Brigida
@starfocus.bsky.social
Here I stand in perpetual wonder. 🌱 Wildlife conservation and communications for WWF. Sharing my photos and personal views. Happy to be here!
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Happening TODAY! Nature Forward and our partners are rallying to stop Dominion Energy from clear-cutting trees along the W&OD trail. If you live in Northern Virginia, sign the petition to #StoptheChop!
waba.org/action-page/...
waba.org/action-page/...
September 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Happening TODAY! Nature Forward and our partners are rallying to stop Dominion Energy from clear-cutting trees along the W&OD trail. If you live in Northern Virginia, sign the petition to #StoptheChop!
waba.org/action-page/...
waba.org/action-page/...
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What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
In general, it takes about 1000 years to form 1cm of new soil.
In general, it takes about 1000 years to form 1cm of new soil.
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
We’re not clear on what *information* is, at all
We’re not clear on what *information* is, at all
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
We’re really not clear on what religion IS. At all.
We’re really not clear on what religion IS. At all.
June 17, 2025 at 5:27 AM
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
In general, it takes about 1000 years to form 1cm of new soil.
In general, it takes about 1000 years to form 1cm of new soil.
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Quick scorpion cookies for the invertebrate zoology crew, bc it’s Scorpion Week
May 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Quick scorpion cookies for the invertebrate zoology crew, bc it’s Scorpion Week
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I'm delighted to be able to share my latest artwork for the @songbirding.com podcast and audiobook series! Singing female American Redstart, because female birds definitely do sing and we're finally starting to pay attention. 🎨🪶 #SciArt #BirdArt 🧪
April 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I'm delighted to be able to share my latest artwork for the @songbirding.com podcast and audiobook series! Singing female American Redstart, because female birds definitely do sing and we're finally starting to pay attention. 🎨🪶 #SciArt #BirdArt 🧪
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The U.S. is facing an unprecedented dismantling of science, research, and higher education.
As scientists are fired + research is frozen, so too are all the resources and outcomes that would have benefited society.
In their own words, the stories of scientists whose work has been abruptly ended:
As scientists are fired + research is frozen, so too are all the resources and outcomes that would have benefited society.
In their own words, the stories of scientists whose work has been abruptly ended:
Silenced Science Stories
Explore the people and groundbreaking science research affected by federal firings, budget cuts, and grant terminations. Featuring scientists via art.
silencedsciencestories.com
May 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The U.S. is facing an unprecedented dismantling of science, research, and higher education.
As scientists are fired + research is frozen, so too are all the resources and outcomes that would have benefited society.
In their own words, the stories of scientists whose work has been abruptly ended:
As scientists are fired + research is frozen, so too are all the resources and outcomes that would have benefited society.
In their own words, the stories of scientists whose work has been abruptly ended:
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If you want to get up early and look for some birds tomorrow before work, I'm leading a walk at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
We'll start at the main entrance at the bottom of Old Fulton, at 7:15am.
goo.gl/maps/aGFzdjL...
The ol' Birdcast forecast is looking pretty good.
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We'll start at the main entrance at the bottom of Old Fulton, at 7:15am.
goo.gl/maps/aGFzdjL...
The ol' Birdcast forecast is looking pretty good.
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May 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
If you want to get up early and look for some birds tomorrow before work, I'm leading a walk at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
We'll start at the main entrance at the bottom of Old Fulton, at 7:15am.
goo.gl/maps/aGFzdjL...
The ol' Birdcast forecast is looking pretty good.
🪶
We'll start at the main entrance at the bottom of Old Fulton, at 7:15am.
goo.gl/maps/aGFzdjL...
The ol' Birdcast forecast is looking pretty good.
🪶
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Who wants some good news?
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
Eastern Monarch Butterfly Population Nearly Doubles
The population wintering in central Mexico's forests occupied 4.42 acres, up from 2.22 acres during the previous winter.
www.worldwildlife.org
March 18, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Who wants some good news?
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
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Breaking News: The EPA plans to eliminate its scientific research arm, firing as many as 1,155 chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists.
Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.’s Scientific Research Arm
More than 1,000 chemists, biologists and other scientists could be laid off under a plan to dismantle the Office of Research and Development.
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Breaking News: The EPA plans to eliminate its scientific research arm, firing as many as 1,155 chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists.
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True Facts: Fireflies Need Your Help!
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True Facts: Fireflies Need Your Help!
YouTube video by Ze Frank
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March 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
True Facts: Fireflies Need Your Help!
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Honored to have my firefly footage and photographs included in this True Facts episode highlighting the critical importance of firefly conservation. Thanks @zefrank.bsky.social for including me (and thanks to @alexwild.bsky.social for recommending my work!). This is a must-watch! ✨
True Facts: Fireflies Need Your Help!
youtu.be/czt_io0h-CA
youtu.be/czt_io0h-CA
True Facts: Fireflies Need Your Help!
YouTube video by Ze Frank
youtu.be
March 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Honored to have my firefly footage and photographs included in this True Facts episode highlighting the critical importance of firefly conservation. Thanks @zefrank.bsky.social for including me (and thanks to @alexwild.bsky.social for recommending my work!). This is a must-watch! ✨
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Are you a scientist studying whales, birds, bats or other wildlife?
Journalists like me need to hear from you now more than ever.
Here’s some advice for how to do that from some of the most media savvy conservation scientists out there (aka your colleagues!) 👇
Journalists like me need to hear from you now more than ever.
Here’s some advice for how to do that from some of the most media savvy conservation scientists out there (aka your colleagues!) 👇
Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 1 by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and @brettfavaro.bsky.social!
www.southernfriedscience.com/advice-for-t...
www.southernfriedscience.com/advice-for-t...
Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 1
By David Shiffman and Brett Favaro. Many environmental scientists understand that there is value in communicating about their work through the media, as publicity can help raise public awareness of…
www.southernfriedscience.com
March 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Are you a scientist studying whales, birds, bats or other wildlife?
Journalists like me need to hear from you now more than ever.
Here’s some advice for how to do that from some of the most media savvy conservation scientists out there (aka your colleagues!) 👇
Journalists like me need to hear from you now more than ever.
Here’s some advice for how to do that from some of the most media savvy conservation scientists out there (aka your colleagues!) 👇
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Hi! An introduction 🍻
I'm a science journalist who writes mostly about nature and animals.
My latest book is Meet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-Than-Human World. It's about the science of animal intelligence, the idea of animal personhood, and our relations to nature.
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I'm a science journalist who writes mostly about nature and animals.
My latest book is Meet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-Than-Human World. It's about the science of animal intelligence, the idea of animal personhood, and our relations to nature.
🌎💚🦝
November 13, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Hi! An introduction 🍻
I'm a science journalist who writes mostly about nature and animals.
My latest book is Meet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-Than-Human World. It's about the science of animal intelligence, the idea of animal personhood, and our relations to nature.
🌎💚🦝
I'm a science journalist who writes mostly about nature and animals.
My latest book is Meet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-Than-Human World. It's about the science of animal intelligence, the idea of animal personhood, and our relations to nature.
🌎💚🦝
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I wrote a thing for Mental Floss! If you need something fun to get your post-time change Monday started, here are ten fun facts about chickadees. 🪶 www.mentalfloss.com/chickadee-fa...
10 Charming Facts About Chickadees
These active backyard birds are more than just cute—they’re hardy survivors that have conquered our continent.
www.mentalfloss.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I wrote a thing for Mental Floss! If you need something fun to get your post-time change Monday started, here are ten fun facts about chickadees. 🪶 www.mentalfloss.com/chickadee-fa...
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"Dude, that is so cool!" A group of hikers were left in awe when they spotted a Giant Pacific octopus in a tide pool near Bellingham, Washington!
They’re intelligent and adaptive creatures. It’s crucial we ensure their conservation and protect their habitats for future generations.
#Octopus 🐙
They’re intelligent and adaptive creatures. It’s crucial we ensure their conservation and protect their habitats for future generations.
#Octopus 🐙
March 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
"Dude, that is so cool!" A group of hikers were left in awe when they spotted a Giant Pacific octopus in a tide pool near Bellingham, Washington!
They’re intelligent and adaptive creatures. It’s crucial we ensure their conservation and protect their habitats for future generations.
#Octopus 🐙
They’re intelligent and adaptive creatures. It’s crucial we ensure their conservation and protect their habitats for future generations.
#Octopus 🐙
March 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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This is the most anti-science administration in U.S. history, and suppressing science is central to its mission. Here's some advice on how to support scientists (as well as deal with bad office dogs & a long sick leave) from our GOOD JOB column in @slate.bsky.social slate.com/advice/2025/...
My Office Is Apparently a Dog Sanctuary. I Can’t Take It Anymore.
Who can work like this?
slate.com
March 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This is the most anti-science administration in U.S. history, and suppressing science is central to its mission. Here's some advice on how to support scientists (as well as deal with bad office dogs & a long sick leave) from our GOOD JOB column in @slate.bsky.social slate.com/advice/2025/...
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Queen of the vernal pool out for a stroll on this rainy night, Ambystoma maculatum, Spotted Salamander
March 6, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Queen of the vernal pool out for a stroll on this rainy night, Ambystoma maculatum, Spotted Salamander
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Around this time of year, Turkey Vultures start making their way back to our area. One of their coolest superpowers? Their stomach acid is so strong it can digest carcasses infected with anthrax, tuberculosis, and rabies without harm. They are nature's clean-up crew, keeping ecosystems healthy.
March 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Around this time of year, Turkey Vultures start making their way back to our area. One of their coolest superpowers? Their stomach acid is so strong it can digest carcasses infected with anthrax, tuberculosis, and rabies without harm. They are nature's clean-up crew, keeping ecosystems healthy.
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Lady Red-bellied Woodpecker on a wintry day. It's interesting being able to see those pointy tail feathers. The feathers, along with a strong lower back, help prop up the woodpecker while it is clinging and moving vertically on the side of a tree.
February 28, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Lady Red-bellied Woodpecker on a wintry day. It's interesting being able to see those pointy tail feathers. The feathers, along with a strong lower back, help prop up the woodpecker while it is clinging and moving vertically on the side of a tree.
This weekend’s #bluebirds belong on bluesky 🪶
February 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This weekend’s #bluebirds belong on bluesky 🪶
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Over 99% of the over 113 million tons of textiles the world produces today ends up burned or landfilled.
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www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/02/larg...
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www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/02/larg...
Large-scale recycling of modern textiles is now in sight
Fast fashion creates mountains of polyester-cotton textile waste—a new recycling method that separates and recycles the two materials could be what the industry needs.
www.anthropocenemagazine.org
February 20, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Over 99% of the over 113 million tons of textiles the world produces today ends up burned or landfilled.
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www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/02/larg...
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www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/02/larg...
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Since federal health information is getting harder to come by, I thought I'd share this new resource. Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine launched an online Avian Flu Resource Center--a one-stop clearinghouse for trustworthy information on bird flu.
www.vet.cornell.edu/highly-patho...
www.vet.cornell.edu/highly-patho...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Resource Center
What is "bird flu" and why is it in the news so much lately?Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as "bird flu," is circulating now in the United States and much of the world. This stra...
www.vet.cornell.edu
February 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Since federal health information is getting harder to come by, I thought I'd share this new resource. Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine launched an online Avian Flu Resource Center--a one-stop clearinghouse for trustworthy information on bird flu.
www.vet.cornell.edu/highly-patho...
www.vet.cornell.edu/highly-patho...
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Finally, a simple way to describe how much milk you like in your coffee! Mine is a waxwing 🪶🐡
Photo sources below!
Photo sources below!
February 18, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Finally, a simple way to describe how much milk you like in your coffee! Mine is a waxwing 🪶🐡
Photo sources below!
Photo sources below!
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Join the flock of people around the world who annually participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count from Feb. 14-17.
The four-day event welcomes volunteers to watch birds and record what they see, immensely enriching the Cornell Lab’s trove of data. Details at www.birdcount.org
The four-day event welcomes volunteers to watch birds and record what they see, immensely enriching the Cornell Lab’s trove of data. Details at www.birdcount.org
February 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Join the flock of people around the world who annually participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count from Feb. 14-17.
The four-day event welcomes volunteers to watch birds and record what they see, immensely enriching the Cornell Lab’s trove of data. Details at www.birdcount.org
The four-day event welcomes volunteers to watch birds and record what they see, immensely enriching the Cornell Lab’s trove of data. Details at www.birdcount.org
February 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM