Dr Danni Hinchcliffe
@dannihinchy.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer, Conservation Biology & Ecology. BOU & BES Associate Editor. SFHEA. Proud IVF Mum, Birder, & Metalhead. Parkrun & Steam locos 🖤 She/Her. Views are mine 🤘
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Are you an MSc student based at a UK university? Or do you know one?
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
Postgraduate opportunities
The RSPB is offering a variety of exciting research projects for postgraduate students in 2026.
www.rspb.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Are you an MSc student based at a UK university? Or do you know one?
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
Fantastic penultimate day of work before maternity leave - teaching our @ljmuofficial.bsky.social foundation #wildlife #conservation students at @chesterzoo.bsky.social 🙌
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Fantastic penultimate day of work before maternity leave - teaching our @ljmuofficial.bsky.social foundation #wildlife #conservation students at @chesterzoo.bsky.social 🙌
Superb inaugural lecture from friend & past @salforduni.bsky.social colleague Prof Arijit Mukhopadhyay: Rear-View Mirror on My Successful Failures. I especially liked the advice "you can nurture self esteem but the seed needs external stimulation" aka let your friends be your research cheerleaders 🙌
November 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Superb inaugural lecture from friend & past @salforduni.bsky.social colleague Prof Arijit Mukhopadhyay: Rear-View Mirror on My Successful Failures. I especially liked the advice "you can nurture self esteem but the seed needs external stimulation" aka let your friends be your research cheerleaders 🙌
Deadline is tomorrow 5PM.
Full funding, great bird study system with flexibility for you to pursue the elements you enjoy gets (whether that be #genetics #physiology #ecology or a preference for #fieldwork #labwork).
Fab supervisory team & great training/teaching opportunities! #ornithology #phd
Full funding, great bird study system with flexibility for you to pursue the elements you enjoy gets (whether that be #genetics #physiology #ecology or a preference for #fieldwork #labwork).
Fab supervisory team & great training/teaching opportunities! #ornithology #phd
One week left to apply for this fully funded PhD studying pied flycatchers in the Peak District at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social in collaboration with @nationaltrust.org.uk
A 🐦 project that inc. #genetics #physiology & #conservation #technology to explore bird fitness.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
A 🐦 project that inc. #genetics #physiology & #conservation #technology to explore bird fitness.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Should I stay or should I go: Drivers of variation in population performance of a migratory bird (Pied flycatcher, Ficedula hypoleuca) as a proxy for monitoring wider climate and habitat impacts. at L...
PhD Project - Should I stay or should I go: Drivers of variation in population performance of a migratory bird (Pied flycatcher, Ficedula hypoleuca) as a proxy for monitoring wider climate and habitat...
www.findaphd.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Deadline is tomorrow 5PM.
Full funding, great bird study system with flexibility for you to pursue the elements you enjoy gets (whether that be #genetics #physiology #ecology or a preference for #fieldwork #labwork).
Fab supervisory team & great training/teaching opportunities! #ornithology #phd
Full funding, great bird study system with flexibility for you to pursue the elements you enjoy gets (whether that be #genetics #physiology #ecology or a preference for #fieldwork #labwork).
Fab supervisory team & great training/teaching opportunities! #ornithology #phd
One week left to apply for this fully funded PhD studying pied flycatchers in the Peak District at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social in collaboration with @nationaltrust.org.uk
A 🐦 project that inc. #genetics #physiology & #conservation #technology to explore bird fitness.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
A 🐦 project that inc. #genetics #physiology & #conservation #technology to explore bird fitness.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Should I stay or should I go: Drivers of variation in population performance of a migratory bird (Pied flycatcher, Ficedula hypoleuca) as a proxy for monitoring wider climate and habitat impacts. at L...
PhD Project - Should I stay or should I go: Drivers of variation in population performance of a migratory bird (Pied flycatcher, Ficedula hypoleuca) as a proxy for monitoring wider climate and habitat...
www.findaphd.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
One week left to apply for this fully funded PhD studying pied flycatchers in the Peak District at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social in collaboration with @nationaltrust.org.uk
A 🐦 project that inc. #genetics #physiology & #conservation #technology to explore bird fitness.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
A 🐦 project that inc. #genetics #physiology & #conservation #technology to explore bird fitness.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Yesterday was national #reptile day so the pet #snakes enjoyed some 🎃 enrichment! @zachinch92.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Yesterday was national #reptile day so the pet #snakes enjoyed some 🎃 enrichment! @zachinch92.bsky.social
Did I mention this is fully funded for 3 years starting in 2026? The deadline to apply is 31st October 5pm. Excellent multidisciplinary supervisory team, great balance of fieldwork, lab work & conservation technology - and opportunity to build up bird ringing/monitoring experience #ornithology.
Should I stay or should I go?🐦 Fancy a #PhD studying Pied flycatchers in the Peak District to help better understand what drives individual & population performance? Think #habitat #movement #ecology #genetics 🌍 Make use of this nestbox PIT tag study system and join us! Email me #LJMU #NationalTrust
October 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Did I mention this is fully funded for 3 years starting in 2026? The deadline to apply is 31st October 5pm. Excellent multidisciplinary supervisory team, great balance of fieldwork, lab work & conservation technology - and opportunity to build up bird ringing/monitoring experience #ornithology.
Who doesn't love a baby Black Five?
Stanier Mogul 13268 pays its first visit to the East Lancs Railway. Photo at Ewood Bridge this AM. #trains #trainphotography #steamtrain #heritagerailway 🚂
Stanier Mogul 13268 pays its first visit to the East Lancs Railway. Photo at Ewood Bridge this AM. #trains #trainphotography #steamtrain #heritagerailway 🚂
October 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Who doesn't love a baby Black Five?
Stanier Mogul 13268 pays its first visit to the East Lancs Railway. Photo at Ewood Bridge this AM. #trains #trainphotography #steamtrain #heritagerailway 🚂
Stanier Mogul 13268 pays its first visit to the East Lancs Railway. Photo at Ewood Bridge this AM. #trains #trainphotography #steamtrain #heritagerailway 🚂
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🐦Funded PhD @Bristol for UK-domiciled applicants of Black heritage ✨
How does human pressure impact the stability and longevity of bird populations in the Global South 🌍
Train in R & Bayesian modelling with partners in Tanzania, Kenya, SA, @zslscience.bsky.social
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
How does human pressure impact the stability and longevity of bird populations in the Global South 🌍
Train in R & Bayesian modelling with partners in Tanzania, Kenya, SA, @zslscience.bsky.social
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
October 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🐦Funded PhD @Bristol for UK-domiciled applicants of Black heritage ✨
How does human pressure impact the stability and longevity of bird populations in the Global South 🌍
Train in R & Bayesian modelling with partners in Tanzania, Kenya, SA, @zslscience.bsky.social
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
How does human pressure impact the stability and longevity of bird populations in the Global South 🌍
Train in R & Bayesian modelling with partners in Tanzania, Kenya, SA, @zslscience.bsky.social
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Thrilled to share my latest open access research publication - Shifting Seasons: Long‐Term Insights Into Climate Change Effects on Bird Phenology From UK Bird Observatory Ringing Data #ornithology #ljmu #impact @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmu-ris.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Shifting Seasons: Long‐Term Insights Into Climate Change Effects on Bird Phenology From Ringing Data
This study analyses a 25-year bird ringing dataset from Spurn Bird Observatory to assess how climate change affects migratory bird arrival times and species abundance. While there was a weak associat...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Thrilled to share my latest open access research publication - Shifting Seasons: Long‐Term Insights Into Climate Change Effects on Bird Phenology From UK Bird Observatory Ringing Data #ornithology #ljmu #impact @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmu-ris.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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JOB ALERT: We have an exciting Senior Research Assistant post available for a project tracking predators and prey simultaneously starting early 2026. We need someone with experience tagging adult raptors or wader chicks. This you? app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
October 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
JOB ALERT: We have an exciting Senior Research Assistant post available for a project tracking predators and prey simultaneously starting early 2026. We need someone with experience tagging adult raptors or wader chicks. This you? app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
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Well, it's official. After our paper last year (onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....), the Slender-billed Curlew is officially declared Extinct today.
Scientists dream of describing new species, not writing their obituary and epitaph, knowing that they are gone forever #ornithology
Scientists dream of describing new species, not writing their obituary and epitaph, knowing that they are gone forever #ornithology
October 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Well, it's official. After our paper last year (onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....), the Slender-billed Curlew is officially declared Extinct today.
Scientists dream of describing new species, not writing their obituary and epitaph, knowing that they are gone forever #ornithology
Scientists dream of describing new species, not writing their obituary and epitaph, knowing that they are gone forever #ornithology
I love how our 2yr old doesn't just point at birds and say "birds". He's getting good ID'ing local stuff. He enjoyed wigeon & gadwall (video) on the canal last night. He also (a bit too keenly!) corrected a lady who said "look at the pretty moorhen" - it was a coot 😅 @zachinch92.bsky.social #birding
October 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I love how our 2yr old doesn't just point at birds and say "birds". He's getting good ID'ing local stuff. He enjoyed wigeon & gadwall (video) on the canal last night. He also (a bit too keenly!) corrected a lady who said "look at the pretty moorhen" - it was a coot 😅 @zachinch92.bsky.social #birding
When there's a storm and the toddler is asleep.... BIRD! 3 Leach's petrel in the bag, RNLI station - Hoylake. @zachinch92.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #birding
October 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
When there's a storm and the toddler is asleep.... BIRD! 3 Leach's petrel in the bag, RNLI station - Hoylake. @zachinch92.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #birding
RIP Dame Jane Goodall DBE. One of the absolute greats in Zoology, who taught us so much & inspired beyond words. I feel privileged to have met you & thank you for all you have done for conservation, understanding and protecting our wildlife. #janegoodall
October 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
RIP Dame Jane Goodall DBE. One of the absolute greats in Zoology, who taught us so much & inspired beyond words. I feel privileged to have met you & thank you for all you have done for conservation, understanding and protecting our wildlife. #janegoodall
Should I stay or should I go: Drivers of Pied flycatcher population performance as a proxy for monitoring wider climate & habitat impacts.
Excellent supervisory team @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social & collaborator @nationaltrust.org.uk
Email me!
#PhD advert ➡️ tinyurl.com/yxty6eah
Excellent supervisory team @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social & collaborator @nationaltrust.org.uk
Email me!
#PhD advert ➡️ tinyurl.com/yxty6eah
Should I stay or should I go: Drivers of variation in population performance of a migratory bird (Pied flycatcher, Ficedula hypoleuca) as a proxy for monitoring wider climate and habitat impacts. at L...
PhD Project - Should I stay or should I go: Drivers of variation in population performance of a migratory bird (Pied flycatcher, Ficedula hypoleuca) as a proxy for monitoring wider climate and habitat...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Should I stay or should I go: Drivers of Pied flycatcher population performance as a proxy for monitoring wider climate & habitat impacts.
Excellent supervisory team @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social & collaborator @nationaltrust.org.uk
Email me!
#PhD advert ➡️ tinyurl.com/yxty6eah
Excellent supervisory team @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social & collaborator @nationaltrust.org.uk
Email me!
#PhD advert ➡️ tinyurl.com/yxty6eah
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📢 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN...
...for the 2026 BOU Summer Placement Scheme
Financially supporting undergraduate students to carry out summer #ornithology research placements
Application deadline: 30 January 2026
Guidelines & application form: bou.org.uk/funding/s...
🪶 #ukbirds
...for the 2026 BOU Summer Placement Scheme
Financially supporting undergraduate students to carry out summer #ornithology research placements
Application deadline: 30 January 2026
Guidelines & application form: bou.org.uk/funding/s...
🪶 #ukbirds
October 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📢 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN...
...for the 2026 BOU Summer Placement Scheme
Financially supporting undergraduate students to carry out summer #ornithology research placements
Application deadline: 30 January 2026
Guidelines & application form: bou.org.uk/funding/s...
🪶 #ukbirds
...for the 2026 BOU Summer Placement Scheme
Financially supporting undergraduate students to carry out summer #ornithology research placements
Application deadline: 30 January 2026
Guidelines & application form: bou.org.uk/funding/s...
🪶 #ukbirds
A great weekend at the NYMR autumn steam gala. Here is 45428 leaving Grosmont 🚂 #trains #trainphotography #steamtrain #heritagerailway
September 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A great weekend at the NYMR autumn steam gala. Here is 45428 leaving Grosmont 🚂 #trains #trainphotography #steamtrain #heritagerailway
When @ljmuofficial.bsky.social's official photographer snaps you in action at the @britsciassoc.bsky.social British Science Festival! It was great to see Europe's longest standing science festival hosted in Liverpool & be given a platform to bring #ornithology to the public. @ljmuimpact.bsky.social🌍
September 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
When @ljmuofficial.bsky.social's official photographer snaps you in action at the @britsciassoc.bsky.social British Science Festival! It was great to see Europe's longest standing science festival hosted in Liverpool & be given a platform to bring #ornithology to the public. @ljmuimpact.bsky.social🌍
Should I stay or should I go?🐦 Fancy a #PhD studying Pied flycatchers in the Peak District to help better understand what drives individual & population performance? Think #habitat #movement #ecology #genetics 🌍 Make use of this nestbox PIT tag study system and join us! Email me #LJMU #NationalTrust
September 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Should I stay or should I go?🐦 Fancy a #PhD studying Pied flycatchers in the Peak District to help better understand what drives individual & population performance? Think #habitat #movement #ecology #genetics 🌍 Make use of this nestbox PIT tag study system and join us! Email me #LJMU #NationalTrust
Another year, another #freshers week & getting to know a new bunch of great @ljmuofficial.bsky.social Wildlife Conservation students! Our "draw your lecturer" activity has become a big highlight... my colleague Rob doesn't have an official staff photo but now he has many options! 😅 #ljmu #university
September 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Another year, another #freshers week & getting to know a new bunch of great @ljmuofficial.bsky.social Wildlife Conservation students! Our "draw your lecturer" activity has become a big highlight... my colleague Rob doesn't have an official staff photo but now he has many options! 😅 #ljmu #university
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Interested in simulating the kind of data that you might commonly find in evolutionary and ecological studies?
Then we have the R package for you - squidSim!!
Check our new preprint:
ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v...
Then we have the R package for you - squidSim!!
Check our new preprint:
ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v...
squidSim: a flexible R package for structured and reproducible simulations in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
ecoevorxiv.org
September 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Interested in simulating the kind of data that you might commonly find in evolutionary and ecological studies?
Then we have the R package for you - squidSim!!
Check our new preprint:
ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v...
Then we have the R package for you - squidSim!!
Check our new preprint:
ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v...
Furness Railway No20 approaches Brooksbottom Tunnel during the ELR's Rail 200 weekend 14/09/2025 #trains #trainphotography #steamtrain #heritagerailway #steamrailway #eastlancsrailway
September 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Furness Railway No20 approaches Brooksbottom Tunnel during the ELR's Rail 200 weekend 14/09/2025 #trains #trainphotography #steamtrain #heritagerailway #steamrailway #eastlancsrailway
When the toddler falls asleep during #parkrun #PenningtonFlash so you have the rare opportunity to do some birding post-run! Great views of a couple of black terns. Nice chance to recover... #31weeks #pregnancy 🏃♀️
September 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
When the toddler falls asleep during #parkrun #PenningtonFlash so you have the rare opportunity to do some birding post-run! Great views of a couple of black terns. Nice chance to recover... #31weeks #pregnancy 🏃♀️
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This could be a tipping point for decision makers across the UK: we're holding a National Emergency Briefing on the Climate and Nature crisis for national leaders at Westminster Central Hall, and you can help!...🧵
September 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This could be a tipping point for decision makers across the UK: we're holding a National Emergency Briefing on the Climate and Nature crisis for national leaders at Westminster Central Hall, and you can help!...🧵