Avian Ecologist, Currently a postdoc with @CornellBirds PhD in Eco& Evo, @sbuEcoEvo M Sc in Aquatic and Fishery Sci, @UW_SAFS he/him
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Michael Schrimpf retweeted
It has finally happened. HPAI has been confirmed for the first time in Antarctica.
Two skuas found at Primavera Station (Arg) and analysed by molecular biologists of the Spanish polar programme.
Fingers crossed for the penguins and the seals next season 😕🤞🐧
Científicos del @CBMSO_CSIC_UAM del @CSIC, dependiente de @CienciaGob, confirman la presencia por primera vez en la Antártida del virus de la Gripe Aviar Altamente Patogénica.
ciencia.gob.es/Noticias/2024…
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
I'd like to take this opportunity to pivot to an iconic US endemic we *KNOW* still exists and that is *GOING TO BE EXTINCT* in the next 30 years if we don't do something drastic, fast.
The Saltmarsh Sparrow:
The ivory-billed woodpecker, a bird presumed to be exctinct but one that has become a kind of Holy Grail for American birders, still exists, a new study suggests. But some scientists are skeptical, saying the evidence is on this “very poor video.” nyti.ms/3Ml9gvW
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
Here is a penguin knowledge test for you in honour of #WorldPenguinDay. This was taken on Cuverville Island, Antarctic Peninsula, in 2021. What's "out of place"?
📸Chloe Kaczvinsky
ALT Gentoo colony in Cuverville Island. Although the photo was taken at Cuverville where only Gentoo penguins are registered to breed there, you can see an Adelie penguin.
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
The eBird Taxonomy update is HAPPENING NOW! Expect changes to #bird names and life list totals as we update millions of eBird records with the latest splits, lumps, new species, name revisions & more. Stay tuned for additional details
#birding #BirdTwitter
bit.ly/3DrTUkX
ALT An Arabian Green Bee-eater eats a bee on a branch
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
REQUEST FOR PHOTOS. Do you have photographs of Desertas Petrel and / or Cape Verde Petrel for our research into field separation and identification of the two species. We would be truly grateful.
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
Old Blue Eyes - from a distance Brandt’s Cormorant is just like any other black cormorant around the coast. Get up close and those spectacular sapphire eyes and oil slick plumage make it a very special bird.
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
#Eels have piqued the curiosity of scientists for millenia. The #Sargasso is thought to be where they spawn but eels had never been tracked there. Until now.
For the first time ever, we followed eels to their spawning grounds
#europeaneel #anguilla 🐟 nature.com/articles/s41598-0…
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
The 2022 U.S. State of the Birds report has been issued by @CornellBirds and many bird conservation partners. Read the report: StateoftheBirds.org
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
Birds tell us that the health of our nation is at stake. The 2022 #StateOfTheBirds report finds that 70 species are on track to lose half their population in 50 years if no action is taken. We can reverse bird declines if we work together. StateoftheBirds.org #BirdsTellUs
ALT [Image description: Slide 1: The 2022 State of the Birds report identifies 70 Tipping point species illustrated by a King Rail, Prairie Warbler, Laysan Albatross, Saltmarsh Sparrow, Lesser Yellowlegs, and Bobolink.
![[Image description: Slide 2: Graph showing a 67% decline in tipping point species that have lost more than half of their populations in the past 50 years.]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fe4NnJlX0AA01N1.jpg?name=orig)
ALT [Image description: Slide 2: Graph showing a 67% decline in tipping point species that have lost more than half of their populations in the past 50 years.]
![[Image description: Slide 3: Graph showing a dotted line to indicate that these species are on track to lose another half in the next 50 years, if nothing changes.]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fe4NnJlXoAAmhQH.jpg?name=orig)
ALT [Image description: Slide 3: Graph showing a dotted line to indicate that these species are on track to lose another half in the next 50 years, if nothing changes.]
![[Image description: Slide 4: Graph showing a dotted green line to indicate positive change. Let’s make a change: #StateOfTheBirds offers solutions to #BringBirdsBack.]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fe4NnJmXoAAl7eo.jpg?name=orig)
ALT [Image description: Slide 4: Graph showing a dotted green line to indicate positive change. Let’s make a change: #StateOfTheBirds offers solutions to #BringBirdsBack.]
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
We are looking for a quantitative ecologist to study the large scale demographic patterns of migratory birds in North America. Join our team @CornellBirds Find out more adriaandokter.com/opportunit… Apply by Nov 11
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
Birdwatchers all over the world are gearing up for #OctoberBigDay and #WorldMigratoryBirdDay. Rain or shine, step outside & enjoy birds tomorrow with @Team_eBird. See more at ebird.org/octoberbigday Thx @LowaBoots for sponsoring our Big Days!
ALT a woman sits on a rocky slope holding binoculars
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
Join us Thursday for an online lecture from Dr. Ben Sheldon, University of Oxford, to learn all that a beloved backyard bird has taught us over 75 years about behavior, ecology, and evolution. Registration (free) and full details: cornell.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
#Avian behaviour changes in response to human activity during the #COVID-19 lockdown in UK #ProcB #Behaviour ow.ly/TChc50KORnA @miya_warrington @Koper_Lab @MBS_Science @seebeneathesea @pdesbrisay xitter.cf/RSocPublishing/status/…
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
#Avian behaviour changes in response to human activity during the #COVID-19 lockdown in UK #ProcB #Behaviour ow.ly/TChc50KORnA @miya_warrington @Koper_Lab @MBS_Science @seebeneathesea @pdesbrisay
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
Interested in rare petrels? A trailer has just been released by an Australian documentary maker. Doco due out in October vimeo.com/750200994?fbclid=I…
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
How eBird handles exotic species is changing! Human-introduced species are marked with asterisks on checklists & explore pages. Tap an icon for the definition. These improvements make it easier to monitor non-native #bird populations w/ #eBird. Learn more: bit.ly/3pdYCvI
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
Research project, request for photos taken at sea by breeding grounds; Cape Verde, Desertas and Zino's Petrels. Please email Bob: [email protected] 🙏
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨
Chief Scientist aboard a shiny new @VikingCruises expedition ship. We are looking for more Chief Scientists (My job! But I'm not leaving - we just need more as we expand!) Conduct science in #Antarctica, Great Lakes and beyond! See: vikingcareers.com/job/EXPEDI…
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
Happy Penguin Awareness Day! Know your penguins: there are 18 species, many threatened or endangered; all found in the Southern Hemisphere, though the Galapagos live on the Equator. The Emperor penguin is the tallest at more than 1m #PenguinAwarenessDay pic Peppermint Narwhal
Michael Schrimpf retweeted
Fancy some #penguin facts to celebrate #PenguinAwarenessDay? Fact 1. Our penguinologists often talk about Pygoscelis penguins or brush-tailed penguins. This group contains three species, Adélie, Chinstrap and Gentoo, which our research focuses on. Look at those brushy tails!
ALT Adélie Penguins brush tail_Credits Fiona M Jones
ALT Chinstrap penguin brush tail_Credits Ignacio (Nacho) Juarez Martinez
ALT Gentoo penguins brush tail_Credits Tom Hart