Ecologist β addressing behavioural, urban and conservation problems β and mostly when they involve birds. Scientist @_BTO & visiting researcher @UoExeterCEC.
Joined February 2013
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Kate Plummer retweeted
22 Oct 2019
We have some exciting news folks! The first #Gardenwatch survey results are IN!! ππ¦π
The UKβs biggest-ever garden audit has revealed important data & thank you ALL for taking part! Hit the link to have a read from our partners @_BTO π
bbc.in/35XDrDq
#Autumnwatch
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Kate Plummer retweeted
11 Oct 2019
New paper and blog post in Ecology and Evolution on drivers of population change UK in garden birds over the past 40 years @UofGMaths_Stats
11 Oct 2019
Are sparrowhawks causing declines in UK garden birds? New blog from @benswallow88, from work using @BTO_GBW data: buff.ly/2B5FjeU #ornithology
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Kate Plummer retweeted
7 Aug 2019
Migrating Birds in Europe tracked by GPS
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Kate Plummer retweeted
7 Aug 2019
It's a lovely sunny day so here's my full pic of my #GoldenOriole for @YoloBirder @_BTO @Natures_Voice book raising money to protect the UK's 67 red listed species. Glad to be part of such a great project featuring so many wonderful artists. Follow @Red67book to see more!
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Kate Plummer retweeted
13 Jun 2019
Massive shoutout to my @_BTO colleagues @_KatePlummer and @BreatheOutdoors for all your hard work on @BBCSpringwatch #Gardenwatch
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Kate Plummer retweeted
27 May 2019
We're running our BIGGEST EVER citizen science project on #Springwatch this year. It's called #Gardenwatch and to make it a success we need your help. Head to bbc.co.uk/springwatch to find out more and let us know when you've completed the missions using #MissionAccomplished
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Kate Plummer retweeted
26 May 2019
It's the moment we have all been waiting for! #GardenWatch is here! πΈπ
This #Springwatch we are launching the BIGGEST citizen science project we have EVER attempted about gardens! π·ππ
Hit the link & help us build a better future for UK wildlife!π
bbc.co.uk/programmes/articleβ¦
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Kate Plummer retweeted
21 May 2019
Great to see @_BTO lead author @_KatePlummer on @Channel4News this evening explaining findings of @NatureComms peer-reviewed research on long-term effects of garden bird feeding @BTO_GBW channel4.com/news/feeding-biβ¦
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Kate Plummer retweeted
21 May 2019
Really pleased that this paper is out - a lot of great work by garden birdwatchers, the team at @BTO_GBW and particularly the brilliant @_KatePlummer πβ€
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Kate Plummer retweeted
21 May 2019
Hold up! NEW SCIENCE finds by providing bird food in our gardens people are more likely to have more species-rich and diverse garden bird communities! π¦πThe study by @_BTO, @_KatePlummer & @BTO_GBW is super exciting!
Read the full lowdown here! πππ¦
bto.org/NatureComms
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Kate Plummer retweeted
15 Mar 2019
"Ecosystems are much like the game of Jenga: You pull too many blocks from the tower, and it collapses." == the insect apocalypse π¦ππππ
"We need to become disentranced when it comes to insects, awakening to the reality that our very lives are dependent on their success and survival. ... Anything that jeopardizes insect success undermines our own." washingtonpost.com/opinions/β¦
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Kate Plummer retweeted
6 Mar 2019
A Red-bellied Woodpecker takes his time before selecting a peanut. Maybe he was enjoying the warmth from my hand on this cold day.
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Kate Plummer retweeted
1 Mar 2019
So many women, all over the world, brought under the spotlight by @JoWimpenny in this fascinating round-up.
The wonder women of ornithology @WildlifeMag
discoverwildlife.com/people/β¦ #birding #women
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Kate Plummer retweeted
11 Feb 2019
Inspired by Hidden Figures, a team of researchers scoured the acknowledgements of old genetics papers & uncovered the names of many women programmers, who made important contributions but were never given authorship. theatlantic.com/science/archβ¦
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Kate Plummer retweeted
2 Feb 2019
A magic moment with @ChrisGPackham in the woods!
1 Feb 2019
Coal tits are often regarded as being a species found in coniferous woodland but they do occur in many other habitats, including gardens! Lovely little birds! π¦βοΈπ² #Winterwatch
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Kate Plummer retweeted
28 Jan 2019
Fantastic story of watching garden birds at feeders helping to fight depression. @silverpebble it is very rewarding to know that our research inspired you to watch birds.
25 Jan 2019
Last April I was recovering from one of the worst bouts of depression I'd ever had. I could barely move, my thoughts were dangerously dark & I was unable to work or enjoy anything.
Before I became ill I had read an academic article from @UniofExeter about how seeing birds...
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Kate Plummer retweeted
23 Jan 2019
Our new paper out today! Urban trees in deprived, high density housing are disproportionately more important for providing indirect nature experiences. We modelled how many buildings had line of sight to each of 612,000 trees.
sciencedirect.com/science/arβ¦
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Kate Plummer retweeted
17 Jan 2019
Just back from an amazing two weeks with @UoEFieldKenya Huge thanks to @BrendanGodley @StuBearhop @_KMETCALFE @_KatePlummer @mcnicol27 Mike Maunder and Martin Odino for their fantastic knowledge and enthusiasm for #Kenya wildlife #ExeterGlobal
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