Ecologist and Big Parrot shill. Cockatoo Influencer. #BlackCockatoos, #HungryParrots, native orchids, threatened species. Occasional random bird polls. She/her.

Joined July 2015
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Ok, I guess this is going to be my Darwin Adventures thread. It may be slightly chaotic, but really, would you expect anything less?
OMG. Darwin Airport has Plumed Whistling-Ducks on the carpet!!! PANTS DUCKS ON THE CARPET!!! Yes, I yelled that out loud in a crowded airport at 2am and yes people looked at me like I was a lunatic. #BirdsWithPants
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It always great to see people enjoying our parrots! They are the best ones after all! 😸
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Currently stuck at Orange airport because one of the plane’s engines wouldn’t start up again after a quick pit stop to pick up some more people. At least it stopped working on the ground and not in the air! Here’s hoping I make it to Melbs tonight, because I’m presenting tomoz!😬
28 Sep 2024
And today it begins. A reminder that registration opens from 1pm. The welcome reception starts at 6pm. See you all soon! #ISBE2024
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The plane is broken and has been sent to the naughty corner of the airport to be fixed by an engineer they are bringing up from Canberra. Last word was that we’d be leaving at 8:45 (in 20mins). Seeing as the engineer isn’t here yet I’m not hopeful…
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Today’s office
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Yo! Who’s going to #ISBE2024? I’ll be there talking about cockies and would love to catch up with peeps old and new!
5 Sep 2024
A range of bird watching tours specially organised for #ISBE2024 delegates during the congress have just been announced. Details here: isbe2024.com/bird-watching-t…
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World’s smallest falcon (22-25 g) and world’s largest hummingbird (~20-26 g). Amazing to see how form matches function. @NMNH
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Friday’s office. Not posted on Friday because I was totally pooped.
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New yard bird! The Eastern Rosellas finally popped in for an official visit today.
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Just seen in a talk, a stock(?) photo of someone using calipers to measure DBH. πŸ™ƒ
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Hello from White Cliffs, on Wandjiwalgu Country!
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Here’s a treat for you all! Check out this Rakali (aka Water Rat) that I saw at the Bogan River in Nyngan last week. Bold as brass, waddling around the picnic area. Rakali are about as big as a medium-sized cat, much larger than you expect them to be! #WildOz #Rakali
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Ugh, not the greatest quality, sorry peeps. Camera set itself on jpeg for some reason 😩
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Is this the smallest borb?! Maybe a contender for #BorbOfTheYear? What do we think, peeps?
An unexpected highlight from Bolivia was incredible views of the Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant; the SMALLEST Passerine in the world! An adorable little ball, with its stumpy little tail and big eyes! A bit of a cutie!
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Back home after a week away in the field. It’s a difficult life.
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Excellent visibility this morning driving north from Brewarrina. Not.
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I’m staying in Brewarrina at the moment for work and there are Red-tails up here! I can hear them calling this morning and it is so nice! I’ve not seen this subspecies before so hopefully I can get a better look that the two flyovers from last night.
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Secret project is secret no longer! Huge thanks to Helen for inviting me to be a part of this awesome project 😸 And yes, my chapter is all about cockatoos 🦜
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Can anyone recommend a comfy swag mattress? Or camping mattress that can also be shoved in a swag? I need an upgrade.
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Another reminder that it’s not just @Bunnings that sells wildlife-killing rat baits, but the majority of sales are through @Coles and @woolworths. Our research showed these anticoagulant baits kill reptiles, birds and mammals. Call on retailers to stop selling these products!
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Mammally peeps, who made these toof marks on my mum’s loquat tree? The resident Brushy? Or is someone more exciting lurking about? We’ve not seen evidence of sap-harvesting before so it’s pretty cool!
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