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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 9h

#AOSmembers | Join us at noon (ET) Monday (10/13) for a seminar: "Causes and consequences of social structure in Golden-crowned Sparrows" w/ Annie Madsen, 2022 AOS Student research grant winner.
Info/Register: americanornithology.org/professional...
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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 1d

Corrected link to Ornithological Applications: academic.oup.com/condor/issue...

Volume 127 Issue 3 | Ornithological Applications | Oxford Academic

Ornithological Applications publishes original research, syntheses, and assessments focusing on the application of scientific theory and methods to the conservation, management, and ecology of birds.

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 1d

#AOSmembers: AOS 2026 nominations and applications are open for positions on the AOS Council, Special Membership Classes (Elective Members and Fellows), Achievement Awards, and AOS-sponsored Student Memberships!
americanornithology.org/aos-2026-nom...
#AOSawards #AOSCouncil #AOSstudents

American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to the 2025 Classes of AOS Fellows and Elective Members! Individuals are elected to these special membership classes in recognition of their exceptional and sustained contributions to ornithology and to the AOS
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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 1d

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Volume 127 Issue 3 | Ornithological Applications | Oxford Academic

Ornithological Applications publishes original research, syntheses, and assessments focusing on the application of scientific theory and methods to the conservation, management, and ecology of birds.

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 5d

#AOSMembers: Join us at noon ET Monday (10/6) for a seminar: "The solar reflectance properties & structures of iridescence in Sturnidae & their potential biomimetic applications" w/ Samantha Rutledge, 2023 AOS Student research grant winner.
#AOS_SRGS
Register: americanornithology.org/professional...

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 5d

We have your weekend reads! Catch up on the latest issues of the AOS journals Ornithology and Ornithological Applications available online through @oxfordunipress.bsky.social!
Ornithology: academic.oup.com/auk/issue/14...
Ornithological Applications: academic.oup.com/auk/issue/14...
#ornithology

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 9d

#AOSMEMBERS: Join us at noon ET today for an AOS student research grant seminar, "From Fairways to Forests: Assessing the Avian Community Response to Habitat Restoration Techniques" w/ Lauren Gingerella, University of Georgia.
REGISTER: americanornithology-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 21d

Great episode of the @aba.org podcast!

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 22d

The AOS journals are piloting a new Peer Editing Program to provide English-language editing assistance for AOS members whose primary language is not English to assist authors before their articles are sent out for peer review. Learn more!
americanornithology.org/aos-editoria...

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 22d

#AOSMEMBERS: Join us at noon ET on Monday 9/22 for a lunchtime Student Research Grant Seminar, "Exploring the complex genomic architecture of divergence in a North American backyard bird, the Northern House Wren" w/ William Anderson. americanornithology-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 26d

Supporting our members during uncertain times: We've compiled information into a new web hub to share what the AOS is doing in response to recent political decisions & to help our members navigate disruptive policy changes. More:
americanornithology.org/professional...
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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 26d

We're looking forward to this!

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 27d

Welcome to the newest members of AOS Council, who assumed their leadership roles following the #AOS25 annual meeting in St. Louis! Learn more about these dedicated volunteer leaders: americanornithology.org/announcing-t...

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 27d

#AOSMEMBERS: Join us at noon ET on Mondays through mid-December for our Fall 2025 Student Research Grant Seminar Series. Our lunchtime series highlights cutting-edge student research funded by the AOS! See the full lineup: americanornithology.org/professional...
#AOS_SRGS

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BioOne @bioone.bsky.social · Sep 2

Discover #ornithology research in BioOne Complete with our Top & Trending Research collection, featuring articles from @anzf.bsky.social, Ornithology @amornith.bsky.social, and Polish Journal of Ecology @mizpas.bsky.social.

📖 Free to read through September 30: bio-one.co/3I3qD62

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Lauren Whitenack @laurenwhitenack.bsky.social · Sep 4

Do you like baby birds? Fun photos and stories about chickadees in my latest guest post at Wing Beat, the blog of the @amornith.bsky.social. This post accompanies our recent paper on postnatal dispersal and recruitment in mountain chickadees 🪶

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Hatch early and eat well: Patterns of juvenile dispersal and recruitment in Mountain Chickadees from a long-term study - American Ornithological Society

Being a fledgling is difficult—and dangerous. The vast majority (~80 percent) of young birds do not survive this stage, succumbing to predation or starvation. What might give a vulnerable fledgling a ...

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join us for "Full annual cycle drivers of phenology in the Prothonotary Warbler," 8/25/25, Noon ET, w/ Rebecca Ralston, Ph.D. researcher, University of Helsinki; 2023 AOS Alexander Wetmore Memorial Research Grant winner.
REGISTER: americanornithology-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#AOS_SRGS #AOSmembers

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join us for "Tick Infestation Consequences for Ohio Appalachian Breeding Birds" 8/25/25, Noon ET, w/ Anna Rose, MS graduate student, The Ohio State University; 2024 AOS Werner & Hildegard Hesse Research Grant winner.
REGISTER: americanornithology-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#AOS_SRGS #AOSmembers

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join us for "Full annual cycle drivers of phenology in the Prothonotary Warbler," 8/25/25, Noon ET, w/ Rebecca Ralston, Ph.D. researcher, University of Helsinki; 2023 AOS Alexander Wetmore Memorial Research Grant winner.
REGISTER: americanornithology-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#AOS_SRGS #AOSmembers

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · Aug 21

Our AOS Student Research Grant Seminar Series picks up again this fall, beginning 8/25. AOS members are invited to join our lunchtime seminars that highlight research projects funded by the AOS Student Research Grants Program. Details: americanornithology.org/professional...
#AOS_SRGS #AOSmembers

Resources for Students - American Ornithological Society (AOS)

The American Ornithological Society (AOS) provides many opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in ornithology.

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · Aug 14

The 66th Supplement to the Check-list of North American Birds published today in the AOS journal, Ornithology. See what's new and what's changed! americanornithology.org/66th-supplem...

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thank you to #AOS25 exhibitor Avinet Research Supplies, the @fieldornith.bsky.social business that provides essential field equipment to bird and bat researchers. We make Avinet mist nets and source other nets for researchers. #webringsciencetothefield #mistnet #AFO

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thank you to #AOS25 Exhibitor, Ducks Unlimited! Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. Visit their exhibit booth in our Exhibit Hall to learn more!

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thank you to #AOS25 Bronze Sponsor, the Missouri Birding Society, who are dedicated to the preservation and protection of birds and other wildlife; to education and appreciation of the natural world; and to effective wildlife and habitat conservation practices.

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