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Laura Douglas

@laurajdouglas

🐦 Bird researcher and part time crafter 🧡 Currently a PhD student at the University of St Andrews

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Watch Isobel Grieve talk about research published in #BiologyLetters that investigated the effect of temperature stress on male and female reproductive success and offspring fitness in the burying beetle Nicrophorus vespilloides: cassyni.com/events/9iJ8J... @izzygrieve.bsky.social

27.01.2026 11:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨🚨 6-month RA position available at the Univ. of St Andrews to work with Sue Healy (@cogwild.bsky.social), Simone Meddle (@simonemeddle.bsky.social) and I on the behavioural neuroendocrinology of early reproduction in zebra finches.

tinyurl.com/577cx9tj

Deadline: 03/12/2025
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19.11.2025 18:23 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
Megan Worsley speaking

Megan Worsley speaking

And now at #BESMacro2025 , @sparrowweaver.bsky.social on synanthropic nests

11.07.2025 10:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Large white cockatoo found in wooded habitats in Australia, New Guinea, and some of the islands of Indonesia. It has a distinctive yellow crest. Our bird is sitting on a tree branch, seen from behind. The birds head is turned to the right so we see it in profile with the yellow crest partially extended.

Large white cockatoo found in wooded habitats in Australia, New Guinea, and some of the islands of Indonesia. It has a distinctive yellow crest. Our bird is sitting on a tree branch, seen from behind. The birds head is turned to the right so we see it in profile with the yellow crest partially extended.

Calling all bird loving artists! This month's bird is the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo. πŸ’› Draw! Paint! Sculpt! We hope you'll join us. Posting day is July 30th.

Rules and Full Size Ref. Photo here: birdwhispererproject.com/participate/

#birds #BirdWhisperer #art

01.07.2025 18:01 πŸ‘ 92 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 22
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Anthropocentric bias may explain research disparities between animal tool use and nest building Scientists are not immune from bias. Studying nonhuman species objectively is inherently challenging, especially for β€˜charismatic’ and ostensibly huma…

Anthropocentric bias may explain research disparities between animal tool use and nest building www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

29.06.2025 09:35 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Now published!!!! www.nature.com/articles/s41...

28.04.2025 12:48 πŸ‘ 177 πŸ” 68 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 3

Want to keep up with the research you just learned about over the past few days? Follow the speakers and organizers of #ASABSpring2025 with our starter pack!

go.bsky.app/GMCU6Sg

(If you were a speaker and we missed you or you just started an account, let us know in the comments and we’ll add you)

26.04.2025 11:04 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oof, was having a good time after ASAB but turns out Bluesky replies are not a nice place to be

26.04.2025 11:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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First conference talk completed! #ASABSpring2025

25.04.2025 14:12 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Ready for day 1 of talks

24.04.2025 08:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Jo in front of a slide reading ASAB Liverpool 23-35 with animals on the abbey road crossing

Jo in front of a slide reading ASAB Liverpool 23-35 with animals on the abbey road crossing

Last time we have an introduction by meetings secretary @pec-exeter.bsky.social ! Our deepest thanks for stepping up during COVID and staying for so long in the role (over 6 years!).

Keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming meetings Secretary election πŸ™‚

24.04.2025 08:54 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Is it wrong how annoyed I'm getting with the amount of AI art I see in the science community? Support artists

14.01.2025 10:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ” Can eggshells reveal stress in hens? New study finds eggshell texture, strength, and colour change with stressors like heat and indoor housing. These non-invasive measures could complement welfare audits, offering real-time insights for large flocks. πŸ”—https://ow.ly/vraB50UEkOm

#AnimalWelfare

10.01.2025 15:46 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Poster up at ASAB winter 2024

12.12.2024 11:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0