rsturner.bsky.social
Postdoc. at Edinburgh Napier University π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ | PhD. from the Australian National University π¦πΊ | Evolutionary and behavioural ecologist | BTO bird ringer π₯π£ | Remote sensing π° | Long-term studies π | https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=l9Wiy-IAAAAJ&hl=en
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No correspondence from the AE.
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I'm also curious to know how the boar was able to chase the dog down a path.
Surely, a responsible dog owner would have had their dog on a lead... which, incidentally, would have likely reduced the 'attack' in the first place.
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Along with the classic, "I dread to think what would happen if a child...". π
I obviously must have missed the reports of maimed children throughout Eurasia due to boar. /s
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I can't get access to full text through my institution, but:
β’ does this compare natural cavities with nest boxes made from different materials? (Are there any that better mimic natural cavities?)
β’ are there differences in microclimate properties (for both) depending on height/aspect/tree species?
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This is great to hear! I'm sure you can export ChatGPT conservations, too, so it would be super easy to include as an additional document!
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Maybe where generative AI has been used in the writing process, there could/should be an option to submit original text as SI/additional doc. to help improve transparency. Even if only for editors to assess prior to sending out for review.
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For further context, 2024 was the first time I ever voted Labour, having previously only voted @greenpartyni.bsky.social (NI) and @greenparty.org.uk (England). Feeling completely let down.
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@kirstymcneill.bsky.social as my Labour MP for Midlothian, what say you?
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And yes, @davegoulson.bsky.social, would be fascinating to collect eggs and dead chicks and analyse pesticide levels in them!
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@allyphillimore.bsky.social do you think that this is something that could be answered with Phenoweb data? (If nests were collected at end of season + maybe soil/water samples to understand local conc. of insecticides).
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Agree. Though, even if fur is not deliberately put out, presumably, it can still end up in the environment by allowing pets outdoors.
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I would really like to see if β¬οΈ offspring mortality is through direct exposure from contaminated fur/nest lining OR β¬οΈ food (e.g., if insecticides are leeched into local env. via urine/faeces with neg. impacts on inverts). Problem either way!
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Any evidence of impact on adult birds (particularly females as incubators, thus more exposed)?
Interesting, thought-provoking study!
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We see β¬οΈ nest abandonment/offspring mortality in blue tits in years when food is more scarce - 2024 was particularly rubbish.
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Is it possible that areas with higher conc./num. of insecticides *also* have fewer inverts?
Would be nice to see if β¬οΈ offspring mortality is through direct exposure from contaminated lining OR β¬οΈ food (e.g. if insecticides are leeched into local env. via urine/faeces with neg. impacts on inverts).
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Hi Grant, can I be added? Postdoc. using cameras, drones, and satellites to measure responses of animals to environmental change. Google scholar: scholar.google.com/citations?us...
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@daryllmarie.bsky.social Sure, thanks! π
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Although superb fairy-wrens can live over 10 years, males have an average lifespan of 3.5 years β so cOnr is bossing it! π¦
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Me too, please!
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I agree with @zaminiqbal.bsky.social. Regardless of where the work comes from, you have to, at some point, make a judgement on whether you trust the findings that are presented.
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I have no problem with citing preprints. There are some whose findings I'd trust more than certain peer-reviewed papers.
In a similar vein, would you cite a PhD thesis in manuscript?
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The questionnaire closes on 12 January 2025.
Please share.
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The research is part of #ForestryCommission funded work β w/ @edinburghnapier.bsky.social Centre for Conservation & Restoration Science β to develop technical guidance on tree protection against mammals, as well as to identify case studies of good and innovative practice.
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We are interested in learning about the challenges you face with mammal damage (or the risk of it) and the tree protection methods you use (both established and innovative).
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Much the same! OphΓ©lie was out surveying 50,000 hectares all through summer and autumn. I'll ping you a message!
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Brilliant work, Jack! I need to pick your brain about identifying/classifying bat calls (from AudioMoths).
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Why does this remind me of @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social ?!
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Will forever be most proud of the first *big* paper to come out of my PhD. with @fairywrensanu.bsky.social.
Using #LiDAR to understand how vegetation structure influences the breeding behaviours and life-histories of wild animals!
zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....