Janet Hill
@saskajanet.bsky.social
Welcome to the prairies! In my day job I'm a microbiology prof in Saskatoon @hilllabsask.bsky.social, and weekends are for the birds (literally).
🇨🇦 Citizen scientist. Volunteer for birds. Photos by me.
🇨🇦 Citizen scientist. Volunteer for birds. Photos by me.
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Janet Hill
@saskajanet.bsky.social
· May 23
The Best Duck. I will not be taking questions at this time #birds
“Moi?"
(American Red Squirrel) 🌿
(American Red Squirrel) 🌿
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
“Moi?"
(American Red Squirrel) 🌿
(American Red Squirrel) 🌿
#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon where @davepalmerusask.bsky.social took today’s photo
November 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon where @davepalmerusask.bsky.social took today’s photo
Most of the gulls are gone, headed south. Saw this one dive into the river for a snack and miss. Looks seriously pissed off about it too #birds 🌿
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Most of the gulls are gone, headed south. Saw this one dive into the river for a snack and miss. Looks seriously pissed off about it too #birds 🌿
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Today was an OVER THE TOP bird day. Thousands of gulls, sheerwaters, cormorants, and pelicans feasting on the scraps of the dolphins and whales. Unmute for chaos vibes. 2 clips. Stick around for the 2nd one! 🪶
November 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Today was an OVER THE TOP bird day. Thousands of gulls, sheerwaters, cormorants, and pelicans feasting on the scraps of the dolphins and whales. Unmute for chaos vibes. 2 clips. Stick around for the 2nd one! 🪶
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African buffalo are one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. They can way 900 kg and are apparently considered grumpy.
I’d be grumpy too if I had to carry a bunch of yelling red-billed oxpeckers around all the time!
This bull was slowly eating his way down the Sabi River in Kruger Park, SA
I’d be grumpy too if I had to carry a bunch of yelling red-billed oxpeckers around all the time!
This bull was slowly eating his way down the Sabi River in Kruger Park, SA
November 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
African buffalo are one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. They can way 900 kg and are apparently considered grumpy.
I’d be grumpy too if I had to carry a bunch of yelling red-billed oxpeckers around all the time!
This bull was slowly eating his way down the Sabi River in Kruger Park, SA
I’d be grumpy too if I had to carry a bunch of yelling red-billed oxpeckers around all the time!
This bull was slowly eating his way down the Sabi River in Kruger Park, SA
Tonight’s movie selection is “Ball of Fire” (1941), starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck. "A group of professors, all bachelors except for one widower, have lived together for some years in a New York City residence, compiling an encyclopedia of all human knowledge”. Disruption ensues...
November 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Tonight’s movie selection is “Ball of Fire” (1941), starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck. "A group of professors, all bachelors except for one widower, have lived together for some years in a New York City residence, compiling an encyclopedia of all human knowledge”. Disruption ensues...
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Quite a few #SandhillCranes in the farm fields again. A few short clips to get the feel for the atmosphere.
Vid1-When cranes land around many others, there is alot of excitement. They flap their wings and hop around. It's not quiet!... and it's very fun to observe.
#birds
Vid1-When cranes land around many others, there is alot of excitement. They flap their wings and hop around. It's not quiet!... and it's very fun to observe.
#birds
November 23, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Quite a few #SandhillCranes in the farm fields again. A few short clips to get the feel for the atmosphere.
Vid1-When cranes land around many others, there is alot of excitement. They flap their wings and hop around. It's not quiet!... and it's very fun to observe.
#birds
Vid1-When cranes land around many others, there is alot of excitement. They flap their wings and hop around. It's not quiet!... and it's very fun to observe.
#birds
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Here is the 2025 edition of the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program Newsletter, The Marsh Monitor. This newsletter discusses the program results and analysis up to and including 2024, future program changes as well as ... buff.ly/kp9W6NZ
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November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Here is the 2025 edition of the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program Newsletter, The Marsh Monitor. This newsletter discusses the program results and analysis up to and including 2024, future program changes as well as ... buff.ly/kp9W6NZ
buff.ly/PZCB8JF
buff.ly/PZCB8JF
November 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Afternoon light in the mid-boreal upland ecozone 😊 🌿
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Afternoon light in the mid-boreal upland ecozone 😊 🌿
Tonight’s movie selection is “His Girl Friday” (1940), starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell - a "screwball comedy" film directed by Howard Hawks
November 22, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Tonight’s movie selection is “His Girl Friday” (1940), starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell - a "screwball comedy" film directed by Howard Hawks
Isambard Kitten Brunel 😂
Also check the replies to learn about Professor Biscuit #CaturdayEve
Also check the replies to learn about Professor Biscuit #CaturdayEve
I reckon you can learn a lot about the atmosphere in various Oxford colleges by looking at what they choose to name their cats (courtesy of @oxfordclarion.bsky.social ). We should all aspire to the energy of a Teabag, Isambard Kitten Brunel, or an Admiral Flapjack
oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
November 21, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Isambard Kitten Brunel 😂
Also check the replies to learn about Professor Biscuit #CaturdayEve
Also check the replies to learn about Professor Biscuit #CaturdayEve
#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon and Happy Friday to all who celebrate
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon and Happy Friday to all who celebrate
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#DYK: More than 80 per cent of Canada’s Prairie grasslands, including critical habitat for swift fox, has already been lost. Protect these irreplaceable habitats and the species that depend on them by symbolically adopting a swift fox this holiday season. giving.natureconservancy.ca?utm_campaign...
November 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
#DYK: More than 80 per cent of Canada’s Prairie grasslands, including critical habitat for swift fox, has already been lost. Protect these irreplaceable habitats and the species that depend on them by symbolically adopting a swift fox this holiday season. giving.natureconservancy.ca?utm_campaign...
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Birdwatching Is Having a Moment - And We Need to Talk About It
Something is shifting.
billdavison.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This bull was busy bugling and sniffing the air. Hopped up on rut hormones, focused on keeping the young male challengers away #mammals 🌿
November 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This bull was busy bugling and sniffing the air. Hopped up on rut hormones, focused on keeping the young male challengers away #mammals 🌿
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Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll). Our cam once showed nearly empty landscape; now thousands of Mōlī (Laysan albatross) returnfor breeding season with black-footed albatross (ka’upu) in the mix.
Over 1 million more albatross will soon arrive at the world’s largest albatross colony.
🎥 Watch it LIVE!
Over 1 million more albatross will soon arrive at the world’s largest albatross colony.
🎥 Watch it LIVE!
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll). Our cam once showed nearly empty landscape; now thousands of Mōlī (Laysan albatross) returnfor breeding season with black-footed albatross (ka’upu) in the mix.
Over 1 million more albatross will soon arrive at the world’s largest albatross colony.
🎥 Watch it LIVE!
Over 1 million more albatross will soon arrive at the world’s largest albatross colony.
🎥 Watch it LIVE!
November 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
November 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Explore the results of Saskatchewan’s first Breeding Bird Atlas, a major new resource for conservation. sk.birdatlas.ca #Birds #Volunteer for #Conservation and #Science @birdscanada.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Explore the results of Saskatchewan’s first Breeding Bird Atlas, a major new resource for conservation. sk.birdatlas.ca #Birds #Volunteer for #Conservation and #Science @birdscanada.bsky.social
A couple of extra shots of my morning commute today. It sure beats driving!
November 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A couple of extra shots of my morning commute today. It sure beats driving!
#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon where it snowed!
November 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon where it snowed!