PhD in phalaropology (although my degree says biology for some reason). Also a fan of non-phalarope birds.
Joined March 2019
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Willow English retweeted
24 Sep 2024
We would like to extend a huge congratulations to Patricia Homonylo for being chosen as the Bird Photographer of the Year for 2024! “When Worlds Collide” is an impactful image that Patricia took at our 30th Anniversary Layout in 2023.
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15 May 2024
It's me! Talking about collisions!
14 May 2024
2/ There ARE methods for preventing collisions without sacrificing either windows or birds. @3phalaropes of @SafeWingsOtt's webinar explores why collisions happen, how they affect birds, what's being done, and how you can take steps to protect birds: youtube.com/watch?v=JsQ3GmRM…
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3 May 2024
Just two Red-necked Phalaropes out for a spin! These birds paddle in a circle to draw up water (and food) from further down, so they can eat delicious invertebrates without even getting their heads wet. #PhalaropePhriday #Spin #BirdTwitter
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26 Apr 2024
TWINS! Red-necked Grebes and Red-necked Phalaropes share more than just their fancy neck colour - both are paddling away with lobed feet below the surface. So nice they made it twice! #PhalaropePhriday #ConvergentEvolution
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Willow English retweeted
11 Apr 2024
@3phalaropes did a fantastic job! You can view the recording on our website: watersheds.ca/freshwater-ste…
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5 Apr 2024
I may be biased because of the name, but ptarmigan are amazing 😍😍
4 Apr 2024
Ptarmigan Ptakeover!
Biologist Rhiannon Pankratz has noticed an abundance of Willow Ptarmigans in Yellowknife recently.
It's hard to track their population because of their far northern range, so report your sightings on eBird: ebird.org/canada/home
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29 Mar 2024
One of my favourite places to go in every Arctic town I visit is the sewage lagoon. Often the earliest place to melt in the spring, they can be full of wildlife like #Phalaropes and #SabinesGulls . Luckily you can't smell photos! #PhalaropePhriday
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22 Mar 2024
This busy Red-necked Phalarope is being serenaded by another species - can you name it? Luckily it doesn't seem to mind! Lots of important phalarope business to attend to. #PhalaropePhriday #BirdTwitter
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Willow English retweeted
15 Mar 2024
Aerial view of our annual bird display today @MuseumofNature
Did you know that buildings kill an estimated 250,000 birds each year in Ottawa? Learn more at safewings.ca
Thanks to all who came out and our amazing volunteers!
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Willow English retweeted
10 Mar 2024
A new report on illegal songbird trapping in Cyprus has revealed that the number of birds killed continues to increase, with a staggering 435,000 caught in autumn 2023: bit.ly/434LXOJ
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8 Mar 2024
How do phalaropes get ready for migration? They get ROUND! Birds pack on extra fat to fuel long-distance flights. Time to get #MigrationBodyReady so you can strut your stuff on the tundra! #PhalaropePhriday
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23 Feb 2024
What's the opposite of go-go gadget neck? Phalaropes flatten themselves on the surface of the water when they hear an alarm call or see a predator, making themselves less obvious. This lovely lady was back to extend-a-neck mode shortly after. #PhalaropePhriday #YouCantSeeMe
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16 Feb 2024
Phalaropes are known for spinning to draw food from deeper in the water column to the surface. Of course, usually they're swimming when they spin, but who am I to criticize this lady for phalaroping wrong? #PhalaropePhriday #WhyDontTheyGetDizzy #SpinSpinSpin
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Willow English retweeted
14 Feb 2024
Dark-eyed Juncos were the most commonly found species killed by collisions in Ottawa with 129 individuals in 2023 found by SWO volunteers.
Please visit our website (link in bio) to learn more about small scale solutions to prevent bird window collisions.
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9 Feb 2024
Sometimes spinning isn't necessary! When there's plentiful food on the surface of the water, phalaropes will forgo spinning and just peck. This semi sand is doing the same, but apparently a bit too close for comfort. #PhalaropePhriday #DeliciousBugs
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29 Jan 2024
#SemipalmSunday Semipalmated Plovers often run instead of flying, as they forage on Long Beach, Vancouver Island, Canada. Their legs seem to move at almost cartoonish speeds!
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Willow English retweeted
18 Jan 2024
Psssst did you know that this year is our tenth anniversary working to prevent, rescue and advocate about bird collisions in #ottawa?
Please join us on MARCH 14 for our annual bird display at the @MuseumofNature 🕊️🌳
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