So electronic quail callers have been banned in Victoria for stubble quail hunting in this years season. Research turned to policy outcome ✅ Bag limits work, but when you add new technology into the mix it can compromise sustainability. Good move by the GMA.

Pensthorpe Dominic Buscall @sandringham1870 I wonder if #Curlew chicks develop different calls, depending on gender? Might it be possible to find out? Have you seen this blog, based on fascinating research by Dr Kristal Kostoglou? wadertales.wordpress.com/2022/03/01/chi…

Today's the day! The world's first 24hr Platypus Livestream kicks off at 1pm! Watch the #Platycam launch at fb.me/e/1yWvDaD4g. Congrats to Glenelg Hopkins CMA & @DELWP_Vic

After years of work, the PhyloPic 2.0 beta release is finally here. Check it out! beta.phylopic.org

We're looking for two volunteers to assist with #bilby and #predator surveys in the #TanamiDesert from the 11-30th of July. A great opportunity to learn some new skills (#cameratraps and #sign surveys) while exploring a beautiful part of semi-arid #Oz! Please share 🙂

You had one job #HoneyPossumLyf

Greater gliders (world's largest gliding marsupial) are hurtling towards extinction, and the blame lies squarely with Australian governments theconversation.com/greater-glider… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand @Darcy_Watchorn @KitaAshman

Avian embryos react to predators ow.ly/YvSn30snUGO On #theBOUblog science writer Jente Ottenburghs | Avian Hybrids 🦆🧬 explores if bird embryos adjust their calling rates when a predator is nearby. Based on this recent BOU 👩🏻‍🏫👨🏿‍🏫🧕🏽👳🏽‍♂️ 🌈 paper by Dr Kristal Kostoglou et al. ow.ly/LBfB30snUGT | #ornithology

Hot off the Press: How effective are electronic quail callers for attracting stubble quail? Very effective and the reason they have been banned for use in hunting in Victoria. Science that informed policy 👍 journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

LOOKING BACK in BOU 👩🏻‍🏫👨🏿‍🏫🧕🏽👳🏽‍♂️ 🌈 Shorebird embryos exhibit anti-predator responses onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ib…… Dr Kristal Kostoglou Wouter F.D. Van Dongen, Steven J. Bowe, Michael A. Weston | #ornithology #shorebirds #waders

Thank you @birderpod! It was great to chat about my research & charming study species🐣 Everyone, please have a listen to this fantastic podcast series all about birds & birdwatching 🐦

So excited to finally share our exciting news! Stay tuned for videos showing the full arc of our dramatic month-long search for this elusive species. For now, enjoy the first ever photo and video of the long lost Black-naped Pheasant-pigeon.

🚨🚨 Only a few weeks until Christmas 🚨🚨 🚨🚨 Only 1 box of calendars left in my lounge 🚨🚨 🚨🚨 Let's get these sold 🚨🚨 birdmichaelbirdcalendars.bigcartel.com

The breathtaking views from #SevenAcreRock. It just breaks my heart to see all the logging still occurring throughout the region.

Calling for legislation to help keep South Australia's beaches safe. Too many shorebirds are killed or impacted by vehicles on our beaches. SA residents - you can sign the petition here ... actforbirds.org/safebeachesfor…

Best ECR paper in BOU 👩🏻‍🏫👨🏿‍🏫🧕🏽👳🏽‍♂️ 🌈 2022? 2 (out of 11) of the candidate papers have been featured in #WaderTales blogs. Dr Kristal Kostoglou wadertales.wordpress.com/2022/03/01/chi… Harry Ewing wadertales.wordpress.com/2023/01/04/cur… Please consider voting for them here: bou.org.uk/ibis/ibis-best… #ornithology

Quirky paper about the noises that #wader chicks make turned into 'Chick Squeaks' blog on 1 March 2022🎂 wadertales.wordpress.com/2022/03/01/chi… Paper by Dr Kristal Kostoglou in BOU 👩🏻‍🏫👨🏿‍🏫🧕🏽👳🏽‍♂️ 🌈 #waders #shorebirds #ornithology