Caitlyn Forster
@bambiraptorf.bsky.social
Entomologist and professional graphic novel reader at Sydney Uni. Not particularly professional fisho 🎣🐞🐛
#SuperstarOfSTEM
#SuperstarOfSTEM
Haha a parasitic worm coming out of a huntsman counting as a 'best of December' is my favourite thing google has done
January 5, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Haha a parasitic worm coming out of a huntsman counting as a 'best of December' is my favourite thing google has done
Half an hour of beach combing in Sydney after new years shows we might need to be better at picking up our rubbish
January 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Half an hour of beach combing in Sydney after new years shows we might need to be better at picking up our rubbish
Go on holidays with an entomologist and i can guarantee she will set up a 'light trap' by turning the cabin light on to see what bugs are out
December 14, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Go on holidays with an entomologist and i can guarantee she will set up a 'light trap' by turning the cabin light on to see what bugs are out
While reflecting on the kids book session at #ESAus2024, i figured I'd show the lifelong influence of kids books showcasing Aussie wildlife on people, with my sister as a perfect example 😀
December 12, 2024 at 12:12 AM
While reflecting on the kids book session at #ESAus2024, i figured I'd show the lifelong influence of kids books showcasing Aussie wildlife on people, with my sister as a perfect example 😀
Absolutely amazing work Patt. He discusses his award winning work on how stinky plants can deter annoying animals from hanging around #ESAus2024
December 11, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Absolutely amazing work Patt. He discusses his award winning work on how stinky plants can deter annoying animals from hanging around #ESAus2024
Good to know that Patt Finnerty's work was completely and totally, 100% inspired by insect behaviour, while also being hindered by insects 😃🐘 🐝#ESAus2024
December 11, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Good to know that Patt Finnerty's work was completely and totally, 100% inspired by insect behaviour, while also being hindered by insects 😃🐘 🐝#ESAus2024
Last day of #ESAus2024 talks! My #EcologicalFashion is a bit more subtle today, but it's a nice throw to a project with @dieterhochuli.bsky.social (and heaps of others) where we run nature workshops in Western Sydney with the goal of getting young people out in nature
December 11, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Last day of #ESAus2024 talks! My #EcologicalFashion is a bit more subtle today, but it's a nice throw to a project with @dieterhochuli.bsky.social (and heaps of others) where we run nature workshops in Western Sydney with the goal of getting young people out in nature
Looking for some cool chats on the last day of #ESAus2024? I'll be chatting with some experts in AI in education to work out how we can best educate future ecologists. There will be a couple of talks and a round table discussion about AI in education. Join us tomorrow for a chat! (Pic 4 attention)
December 11, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Looking for some cool chats on the last day of #ESAus2024? I'll be chatting with some experts in AI in education to work out how we can best educate future ecologists. There will be a couple of talks and a round table discussion about AI in education. Join us tomorrow for a chat! (Pic 4 attention)
In a great piece of two-way science, knowledge from the Yolŋu people was vital to inform evidence of phrenology changes #ESAus2024
December 10, 2024 at 5:11 AM
In a great piece of two-way science, knowledge from the Yolŋu people was vital to inform evidence of phrenology changes #ESAus2024
Clancy Lester's research looked into native bee interactions with native plants in North-East Arnhem Land. Really interesting observations on plant networks, showing heaps of generalist bees here. Amazing to 4 species that hadnt been observed in Western science. #ESAus2024
December 10, 2024 at 5:11 AM
Clancy Lester's research looked into native bee interactions with native plants in North-East Arnhem Land. Really interesting observations on plant networks, showing heaps of generalist bees here. Amazing to 4 species that hadnt been observed in Western science. #ESAus2024
Quick shout out to Jessica Rebell for my #EcologicalFashion today! #ESAus2024
December 10, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Quick shout out to Jessica Rebell for my #EcologicalFashion today! #ESAus2024
Catalina Mardones discusses how migrating to Australia can be hard, and lovely, but nature experiences can be a really helpful experience for increasing a sense of belonging, building communities and creating memories. I absolutely love this research #ESAus
December 10, 2024 at 12:41 AM
Catalina Mardones discusses how migrating to Australia can be hard, and lovely, but nature experiences can be a really helpful experience for increasing a sense of belonging, building communities and creating memories. I absolutely love this research #ESAus
Zoe McCarthy shows that we don't actually know if kleptoparasites of carnivorous plants are actually kleptoparasites 🤯 #ESAus2024
December 10, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Zoe McCarthy shows that we don't actually know if kleptoparasites of carnivorous plants are actually kleptoparasites 🤯 #ESAus2024
@angelamoles.bsky.social just brought me so much joy, being Christmasy and giving me to perfect intro to mistletoe, which I know nothing about. She discussed the importance of going out and testing theories (in this case to work out where mustletoe likely grows in trees) 🎄🌲 #ESAus2024
December 10, 2024 at 12:13 AM
@angelamoles.bsky.social just brought me so much joy, being Christmasy and giving me to perfect intro to mistletoe, which I know nothing about. She discussed the importance of going out and testing theories (in this case to work out where mustletoe likely grows in trees) 🎄🌲 #ESAus2024
Really important point! #ESAus2024 @drkyliesoanes.bsky.social
December 9, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Really important point! #ESAus2024 @drkyliesoanes.bsky.social
The floating wetlands along a wetland offer cool habitats, but they're also a great way to get people noticing nature that was already there #ESAus2024 @drkyliesoanes.bsky.social
December 9, 2024 at 9:52 PM
The floating wetlands along a wetland offer cool habitats, but they're also a great way to get people noticing nature that was already there #ESAus2024 @drkyliesoanes.bsky.social
Lavinia Chu's talk discussed how different plants can survive coppicing (most of them!), making them appropriate for woody meadows #ESAus2024
December 9, 2024 at 6:15 AM
Lavinia Chu's talk discussed how different plants can survive coppicing (most of them!), making them appropriate for woody meadows #ESAus2024
Ella Byrne looked at bird diversity and abundance after billabong flooding. Birds varied in their abundance depending on if they're more of a woodland or a waterbird #ESAus2024
December 9, 2024 at 6:04 AM
Ella Byrne looked at bird diversity and abundance after billabong flooding. Birds varied in their abundance depending on if they're more of a woodland or a waterbird #ESAus2024
The floral nutritional landscape is really important in order to work out how floral visitors and survive and thrive in cities. Joseph McCormick showed how different plants (including weeds) supply food to floral visitors. Collecting nectar is not an easy job and he got a lot😳 #ESAus2024
December 9, 2024 at 5:54 AM
The floral nutritional landscape is really important in order to work out how floral visitors and survive and thrive in cities. Joseph McCormick showed how different plants (including weeds) supply food to floral visitors. Collecting nectar is not an easy job and he got a lot😳 #ESAus2024
Woah, Claire Kenefick has shown some really interesting results regarding using construction material, like concrete for doing woody plantings. It's a good start to know this recycled material has so far had great success growing some plants in cities 🪴 🌆
#ESAus2024
#ESAus2024
December 9, 2024 at 4:30 AM
Woah, Claire Kenefick has shown some really interesting results regarding using construction material, like concrete for doing woody plantings. It's a good start to know this recycled material has so far had great success growing some plants in cities 🪴 🌆
#ESAus2024
#ESAus2024
Such awesome stuff @genevieveheggarty.bsky.social! Finding a place for a superb fairy wren to live isn't always straightforward, but it looks like noisy miners are a bit of a problem. They're also proving to be a great flagship species for other adorable tiny birds #ESAus2024
December 9, 2024 at 4:16 AM
Such awesome stuff @genevieveheggarty.bsky.social! Finding a place for a superb fairy wren to live isn't always straightforward, but it looks like noisy miners are a bit of a problem. They're also proving to be a great flagship species for other adorable tiny birds #ESAus2024
Omg Eav did has done some awesome comic work. Here she discusses character design, and how you need to consider hobbits, and pet faces to make loveable animal designs #ESAus2024.
Check out her poster - 40, it's amazing
Check out her poster - 40, it's amazing
December 9, 2024 at 2:56 AM
Omg Eav did has done some awesome comic work. Here she discusses character design, and how you need to consider hobbits, and pet faces to make loveable animal designs #ESAus2024.
Check out her poster - 40, it's amazing
Check out her poster - 40, it's amazing
Chris McCormick (mammal guy sneaking into our session to chat plants apparently) gives a great talk on how plant blindness can be reduced by making good documentaries #ESAus2024
December 9, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Chris McCormick (mammal guy sneaking into our session to chat plants apparently) gives a great talk on how plant blindness can be reduced by making good documentaries #ESAus2024
Leanda Mason discusses how we need to take pieces from intersectionality when considering education and lesser loved species
#ESAus2024
#ESAus2024
December 9, 2024 at 2:50 AM
Leanda Mason discusses how we need to take pieces from intersectionality when considering education and lesser loved species
#ESAus2024
#ESAus2024