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@mobydickcissel

She/they | Birder, Bander | graduate researcher studying the impact of wildfire smoke on oxidative status of migratory birds in the Ramos Lab | Southern Colorado | Goose Posting πŸͺΆπŸ¦‰

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Wow perfect.

27.02.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Update!
Contract signed so I can share!

My story, Planet of the Pygmy Rhino 🦏 πŸͺ will appear in @clubchicxulub.bsky.social next issue! And you get to listen to it as a produced narrated piece with music and my voice πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«

Get ready for the most unhinged shit~
#Authors #ShortFiction #WriteSky #LitMag πŸ“š

26.02.2026 05:24 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

I thought this was a post about Minecraft

23.02.2026 00:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Obsessed with the art in this series. So much color and detail.

22.02.2026 19:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so honored to be hosting this incredible group of folks at the next @abcbirds.bsky.social webinar! Join us - rsvp here: ABCbirds.org/jersvp

#birds #ornithology

05.02.2026 22:46 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Mormon crickets? Although I don’t know if it’s for mating specifically.

05.02.2026 00:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy!

03.02.2026 06:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Turandot is my favorite right now.

03.02.2026 06:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A persons wearing a puffy jacket stands in be lower right corner watching an undulating string of Snow Geese spread across a big blue sky.

A persons wearing a puffy jacket stands in be lower right corner watching an undulating string of Snow Geese spread across a big blue sky.

May the word of Goose dwell in you richly.

Anatidae 3:16

02.02.2026 22:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I read a lot of books by Sharon Creech as a kid. Chasing Redbird, Bloomability, and The Wanderer were my favorites.

01.02.2026 23:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

These are super cool maps. Are the clouds and the smoke at different elevations?

31.12.2025 13:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me this Anatomically Concerning Swan.

23.12.2025 20:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thats cool. I’m gonna try that!

21.12.2025 23:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love the duck clothesline. Do you hand wash or do they go in the washing machine?

21.12.2025 22:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A circular photo of a large flock of snow geese taken through a pair of binoculars. White geese fill the frame.

A circular photo of a large flock of snow geese taken through a pair of binoculars. White geese fill the frame.

A white goose with a pink bill lays in the sand and leaves.

A white goose with a pink bill lays in the sand and leaves.

A young snow goose, completely gray,  stands with its head pulled back onto its chest slightly. It is standing on the shore by a large tree.

A young snow goose, completely gray, stands with its head pulled back onto its chest slightly. It is standing on the shore by a large tree.

Snow Geese have arrived in eastern Colorado. Many dead geese also found around the reservoir have succumbed to avian flu. We counted over 100k live birds. Found 100 minimum dead snow geese along beaches. Many more sick birds loitering along the shoreline.
#avianflu #goose #colorado #birding

14.12.2025 20:10 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

The last few nights before bed I log on and have seen the meatballs all three nights. Bluesky is my personal meatball generator. 10/10

11.12.2025 06:17 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Actually Boston is the name of the doctor, the monster is Boston’s Terrier.

08.12.2025 01:48 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They are perfect

07.12.2025 05:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
B.C. hosts national wildfire symposium to shape future wildland fire fighting strategy Dec. 4, 2025, Vancouver, B.C. – British Columbia is hosting a national wildfire symposium in Vancouver on December 5, to bring together leaders, experts,

β€œBritish Columbia is hosting a national wildfire symposium in Vancouver on December 5, to bring together leaders, experts, Indigenous partners and government representatives from across Canada.” www.cdnfirefighter.com/b-c-hosts-na... - Canadian Firefighter

#BCWildfire #CDNWildfire #Wildfires #YVR

04.12.2025 19:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hell yeah. last judge took me maybe a week of after work playing to finally beat.

30.11.2025 16:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A truly excellent duck

25.11.2025 23:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I also never got a book press. I use two elementary school rules and some $1 clamps from harbor freight. Ive just been rebinding all my old spiral bound sketchbooks.

23.11.2025 16:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For what it’s worth I think it’s ok to start small and cheap. I was using Elmer’s kids glue, 50 cent paper from craft stores for inside covers, and making book paper with discount fabric and iron on backing.

23.11.2025 16:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On the prevalence of uninformative parameters in statistical models applying model selection in applied ecology Research in applied ecology provides scientific evidence to guide conservation policy and management. Applied ecology is becoming increasingly quantitative and model selection via information criteria...

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Not really a general how to guide but will be following this thread either way.

21.11.2025 18:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Leroux 2019 On the prevalence of uninformative parameters in statistical models applying model selection in applied ecology?

21.11.2025 18:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Love this podcast

21.11.2025 00:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A foggy overhead view of terraced rice fields.

A foggy overhead view of terraced rice fields.

A poor quality photo of a Plumbeous Redstart on a lichen spotted rock

A poor quality photo of a Plumbeous Redstart on a lichen spotted rock

Limestone mountains surrounded by mostly calm ocean in HaLong Bay

Limestone mountains surrounded by mostly calm ocean in HaLong Bay

A photo taken at an overlook of a calm marshy river surrounded by steep jungle covered limestone mountains.

A photo taken at an overlook of a calm marshy river surrounded by steep jungle covered limestone mountains.

A trip to Vietnam follow the fall season almost immediately. Happy to be home, but hope to return someday.

19.11.2025 12:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A side profile of a chestnut backed chickadee held in a hand against a gray backdrop.

A side profile of a chestnut backed chickadee held in a hand against a gray backdrop.

A side profile of a golden-crowned sparrow held in a hand against leafy backdrop

A side profile of a golden-crowned sparrow held in a hand against leafy backdrop

A side profile of a Savannah sparrow held in a hand against a natural backdrop.

A side profile of a Savannah sparrow held in a hand against a natural backdrop.

Had a nice fall enjoying the birds of the north west with Rocky Point Bird Observatory.

19.11.2025 12:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

*Parulidae, not Sylvidae

26.09.2025 16:50 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Like the great dome of St. Peter's, and like the smallest of birds, retain, O man! in all seasons a temperament of thine own.

24.09.2025 15:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0