Tess
@tessaroo.bsky.social
PhD in Genetics from Uni of Aberdeen
I read books and do science and sometimes take pictures of animals
I read books and do science and sometimes take pictures of animals
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Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to our fundraiser. Recent greatest hits from samples sent in by ringers and birders for ID include an Atlas Flycatcher in Spain, and a Ménétries's Warbler in Poland!
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Genetic Identification of Birds - The Aberdeen Wildlife DNA Lab
Help Martin Collinson raise money to support University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO
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October 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to our fundraiser. Recent greatest hits from samples sent in by ringers and birders for ID include an Atlas Flycatcher in Spain, and a Ménétries's Warbler in Poland!
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
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A bunch of men in balaclavas shouting into a megaphone at night outside people’s homes in a residential area is not a peaceful protest. It is intimidation and harassment. It’s not that complicated.
September 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A bunch of men in balaclavas shouting into a megaphone at night outside people’s homes in a residential area is not a peaceful protest. It is intimidation and harassment. It’s not that complicated.
If your brand of feminism reduces women to those born with “egg-producing equipment,” it’s not actually feminism. It’s overt misogyny. And fucking offensive.
August 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
If your brand of feminism reduces women to those born with “egg-producing equipment,” it’s not actually feminism. It’s overt misogyny. And fucking offensive.
Finally got Mr. Tchaikovsky’s newest book, and absolutely love the art on the hardback.
@aptshadow.bsky.social your books now take up nearly a quarter of my shelf space. Unrelated, do you know if the paperback of Bee Speaker will match my copies of the previous books?
@aptshadow.bsky.social your books now take up nearly a quarter of my shelf space. Unrelated, do you know if the paperback of Bee Speaker will match my copies of the previous books?
June 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Finally got Mr. Tchaikovsky’s newest book, and absolutely love the art on the hardback.
@aptshadow.bsky.social your books now take up nearly a quarter of my shelf space. Unrelated, do you know if the paperback of Bee Speaker will match my copies of the previous books?
@aptshadow.bsky.social your books now take up nearly a quarter of my shelf space. Unrelated, do you know if the paperback of Bee Speaker will match my copies of the previous books?
June 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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🚨Wee ooh wee ooh 🚨
Less than one week to get these shirts guaranteed in your size and color choice!
@franzanth.bsky.social designed ‘em!
They support science communication work here in Philly!
Screen printed on 100% cotton next level tees.
Get ‘em
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RTs super appreciated!
Less than one week to get these shirts guaranteed in your size and color choice!
@franzanth.bsky.social designed ‘em!
They support science communication work here in Philly!
Screen printed on 100% cotton next level tees.
Get ‘em
Squidfacts.bigcartel.com
RTs super appreciated!
May 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🚨Wee ooh wee ooh 🚨
Less than one week to get these shirts guaranteed in your size and color choice!
@franzanth.bsky.social designed ‘em!
They support science communication work here in Philly!
Screen printed on 100% cotton next level tees.
Get ‘em
Squidfacts.bigcartel.com
RTs super appreciated!
Less than one week to get these shirts guaranteed in your size and color choice!
@franzanth.bsky.social designed ‘em!
They support science communication work here in Philly!
Screen printed on 100% cotton next level tees.
Get ‘em
Squidfacts.bigcartel.com
RTs super appreciated!
To celebrate getting halfway through my most ambitious reading goal so far (100/200 books in 2025), here are my favourites (not including series I have started but not yet finished). Incredible books, often surprised me.
May 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
To celebrate getting halfway through my most ambitious reading goal so far (100/200 books in 2025), here are my favourites (not including series I have started but not yet finished). Incredible books, often surprised me.
currently have Even in Arcadia on a loop. no other music exists in the universe.
May 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
currently have Even in Arcadia on a loop. no other music exists in the universe.
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Transgenic mouse rights are mouse rights ✊🧪🐭
March 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Transgenic mouse rights are mouse rights ✊🧪🐭
I ordered a book off Amazon (bad Tess, I know). I was pretty excited to read about feminism and socialism and stuff. But I opened the book and it’s a different book inside! Wtf just happened?
February 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
I ordered a book off Amazon (bad Tess, I know). I was pretty excited to read about feminism and socialism and stuff. But I opened the book and it’s a different book inside! Wtf just happened?
Today I learned that kangaroos have three vaginas and two uteri (and that the plural of uterus is uteri). I’m quite happy with my Friday.
January 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Today I learned that kangaroos have three vaginas and two uteri (and that the plural of uterus is uteri). I’m quite happy with my Friday.
and of all things it was apparently the most read in our department!
From the archive, because for some reason 111 people read this on @researchgate.bsky.social last week.
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(PDF) First occurrence of menzbieri Common Chiffchaff in the United Arab Emirates
PDF | Abstract Four Common Chiffchaffs Phylloscopus collybita trapped in the UnitedArab Emirates (UAE) during winter and early spring were identified as... | Find, read and cite all the research you n...
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January 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
and of all things it was apparently the most read in our department!
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reflecting on the past year of #queerphobia in my department (school of Biological sciences) at bsky.app/profile/unio...
TW: #transphobia
• posters torn down
• posters defaced with penis stickers
• transphobe invited by management to give #EDI workshop
(1/5) #PhDSky #AcademicSky #QueerInSTEM
TW: #transphobia
• posters torn down
• posters defaced with penis stickers
• transphobe invited by management to give #EDI workshop
(1/5) #PhDSky #AcademicSky #QueerInSTEM
December 9, 2024 at 1:16 PM
reflecting on the past year of #queerphobia in my department (school of Biological sciences) at bsky.app/profile/unio...
TW: #transphobia
• posters torn down
• posters defaced with penis stickers
• transphobe invited by management to give #EDI workshop
(1/5) #PhDSky #AcademicSky #QueerInSTEM
TW: #transphobia
• posters torn down
• posters defaced with penis stickers
• transphobe invited by management to give #EDI workshop
(1/5) #PhDSky #AcademicSky #QueerInSTEM
Went into town to grab @aptshadow.bsky.social’s new book before going into work today. If I can mark three papers by lunch, I’ll reward myself with a little reading break 😊
December 5, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Went into town to grab @aptshadow.bsky.social’s new book before going into work today. If I can mark three papers by lunch, I’ll reward myself with a little reading break 😊
My cat has learned to boop my nose when she wants me to wake up and pay attention to her. I’m impressed but not thrilled.
September 10, 2024 at 9:20 AM
My cat has learned to boop my nose when she wants me to wake up and pay attention to her. I’m impressed but not thrilled.
I would just like to be a taxonomy nerd (a*****e) and note that 3 of these are not really “seabirds.” But carry on…
BREAKING: 5 seabird species added to UK Red List of highest conservation concern. 🚨
Climate change, invasive predators, bird flu, and overfishing are pushing populations to the brink.
Urgent action is needed - including upholding the sandeel fishing closure in English North Sea & Scottish waters.
Climate change, invasive predators, bird flu, and overfishing are pushing populations to the brink.
Urgent action is needed - including upholding the sandeel fishing closure in English North Sea & Scottish waters.
September 3, 2024 at 4:39 PM
I would just like to be a taxonomy nerd (a*****e) and note that 3 of these are not really “seabirds.” But carry on…
Got an email with the subject “Shrike corpse”
I love my job
I love my job
August 16, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Got an email with the subject “Shrike corpse”
I love my job
I love my job
Plan for the day: write a paragraph. At the very least, a coherent sentence. I'd be happy with a coherent sentence.
August 14, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Plan for the day: write a paragraph. At the very least, a coherent sentence. I'd be happy with a coherent sentence.
After an insanely busy weekend, wasn’t feeling up to doing any proper work this morning. So cleaned my space. Yes I consider this being productive and yes this is an improvement.
August 13, 2024 at 11:36 AM
After an insanely busy weekend, wasn’t feeling up to doing any proper work this morning. So cleaned my space. Yes I consider this being productive and yes this is an improvement.
On my way home from my first Worldcon. Such an overwhelming and exciting experience. Fun was had. But I also kinda want/need to not see any humans for a while if that makes sense? #Glasgow2024
August 12, 2024 at 12:39 PM
On my way home from my first Worldcon. Such an overwhelming and exciting experience. Fun was had. But I also kinda want/need to not see any humans for a while if that makes sense? #Glasgow2024