Matthew Miller - Biodiversity Genomics 🧬
@biodiversitydna.bsky.social
Developing new approaches for conservation & biodiversity genomics in the Middle East, Central Asia, and East Africa. Exploring the world before it’s too late. Probably in 🇦🇪, 🇸🇦,🇮🇹,🇰🇪,🇰🇬,🇰🇿,🇺🇿, or🇦🇿.
In September, my eldest and I went to the Nomad Games in Astana, Kazakhstan. Another incredible celebration of central Asian culture. And as always, central asian food didn't disappoint.
November 7, 2024 at 7:20 AM
In September, my eldest and I went to the Nomad Games in Astana, Kazakhstan. Another incredible celebration of central Asian culture. And as always, central asian food didn't disappoint.
I took my youngest daughter to Kyrgyzstan. One of my favorite countries on Earth. The mountains, the wilderness, the food, the culture. So happy to share it again with my daughter. Not the last time.
November 7, 2024 at 7:17 AM
I took my youngest daughter to Kyrgyzstan. One of my favorite countries on Earth. The mountains, the wilderness, the food, the culture. So happy to share it again with my daughter. Not the last time.
We loved our hometown, Castro dei Volsci, so much, we decided to buy a house there. I'm thrilled to bring my children, and hopefully their families, to the birthplace of our ancestors.
November 7, 2024 at 7:14 AM
We loved our hometown, Castro dei Volsci, so much, we decided to buy a house there. I'm thrilled to bring my children, and hopefully their families, to the birthplace of our ancestors.
This summer I traveled to my family's homeland in Lazio, near Rome, with my brother and my father. It's great to connect with your heritage. I love Italy, I love Rome, I love Lazio.
November 7, 2024 at 7:12 AM
This summer I traveled to my family's homeland in Lazio, near Rome, with my brother and my father. It's great to connect with your heritage. I love Italy, I love Rome, I love Lazio.
Took a quick trip to Nizwa, Oman. A charming fortress town in the mountains. Omani culture is so intriguing.
December 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Took a quick trip to Nizwa, Oman. A charming fortress town in the mountains. Omani culture is so intriguing.
Went out with the new 1.4x teleconverter today. This is my 100-400 mm Sony G Master with the teleconverter at 400 (e.g. 600 mm). I’m fairly happy with the results. I am excited to use this on my next trip to East Africa. (White-eared Bulbul)
October 13, 2023 at 4:59 AM
Went out with the new 1.4x teleconverter today. This is my 100-400 mm Sony G Master with the teleconverter at 400 (e.g. 600 mm). I’m fairly happy with the results. I am excited to use this on my next trip to East Africa. (White-eared Bulbul)
Here is a slide from my talk.
October 10, 2023 at 8:08 AM
Here is a slide from my talk.
Looking forward to speaking today at the Oxford Nanopore Gulf Summit (Dubai) about new directions in conservation genomics using ONT sequencing.
October 10, 2023 at 8:02 AM
Looking forward to speaking today at the Oxford Nanopore Gulf Summit (Dubai) about new directions in conservation genomics using ONT sequencing.
Last month I stayed a night at Akagera Rhino Lodge, Eastern Province, Rwanda 🇷🇼. It was great to get an early start on the safari in the Akagera National Park. The Lodge is beautiful and the views over the plains into Tanzania are unparalleled. I can’t wait to go back.
October 6, 2023 at 9:42 PM
Last month I stayed a night at Akagera Rhino Lodge, Eastern Province, Rwanda 🇷🇼. It was great to get an early start on the safari in the Akagera National Park. The Lodge is beautiful and the views over the plains into Tanzania are unparalleled. I can’t wait to go back.
Had a great conversation Wednesday with the senior staff of Conservation through Public Health about bring more support for conservation genomics and veterinary diagnostics/ molecular One Health techniques to Uganda 🇺🇬. Uganda is a global important steward of African biodiversity.
October 6, 2023 at 9:40 PM
Had a great conversation Wednesday with the senior staff of Conservation through Public Health about bring more support for conservation genomics and veterinary diagnostics/ molecular One Health techniques to Uganda 🇺🇬. Uganda is a global important steward of African biodiversity.
Western Transylvania 🇷🇴, August 2023.
October 6, 2023 at 9:38 PM
Western Transylvania 🇷🇴, August 2023.
Village Life, Eastern Province, Uganda
October 3, 2023 at 10:07 PM
Village Life, Eastern Province, Uganda
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill (Bycanistes subcylindricus), Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Uganda
#BirdsSeenIn2023
#BirdsSeenIn2023
October 3, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill (Bycanistes subcylindricus), Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Uganda
#BirdsSeenIn2023
#BirdsSeenIn2023
Golden-backed Weaver (Ploceus jacksoni), Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Uganda 🇺🇬. #BirdsSeenIn2023
October 3, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Golden-backed Weaver (Ploceus jacksoni), Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Uganda 🇺🇬. #BirdsSeenIn2023
Eastern Plantain-eater (Crinifer zonurus). Entebbe, Uganda #BirdsSeenIn2023
October 3, 2023 at 8:01 PM
Eastern Plantain-eater (Crinifer zonurus). Entebbe, Uganda #BirdsSeenIn2023
Sunrise over the Nile headwaters, near Jinja, Uganda. Great birds, better relax.
October 1, 2023 at 3:43 AM
Sunrise over the Nile headwaters, near Jinja, Uganda. Great birds, better relax.
It’s addictive. Cheaper than a lot of vices. Here’s my latest edit from a Sony a75r with 100-400 in Akagera NP.
September 24, 2023 at 5:31 AM
It’s addictive. Cheaper than a lot of vices. Here’s my latest edit from a Sony a75r with 100-400 in Akagera NP.
And here is my favorite photo (so far) that I took during the event. I’ve got video. Don’t know how to process it.
September 19, 2023 at 7:14 PM
And here is my favorite photo (so far) that I took during the event. I’ve got video. Don’t know how to process it.
People and Parks. This photo, on display at the Ellen Degeneres campus of the Dian Fossey Foundation, shows the boundary between Volcano NP and the surrounding community, exemplifies the challenges. Protected areas can improve, but today their role in conservation is critical.
September 12, 2023 at 10:04 AM
People and Parks. This photo, on display at the Ellen Degeneres campus of the Dian Fossey Foundation, shows the boundary between Volcano NP and the surrounding community, exemplifies the challenges. Protected areas can improve, but today their role in conservation is critical.
Leopard, Akagera National Park. July 2023
September 11, 2023 at 1:15 PM
Leopard, Akagera National Park. July 2023
I wasn’t happy with my oxpecker photos from July. These are better.
📍Akagera NP, Rwanda 🇷🇼
📍Akagera NP, Rwanda 🇷🇼
September 10, 2023 at 8:47 PM
I wasn’t happy with my oxpecker photos from July. These are better.
📍Akagera NP, Rwanda 🇷🇼
📍Akagera NP, Rwanda 🇷🇼
I want my next camping trip to be at Mutumba Campsite in Akagera National Park. The views into Tanzania are incredible
📍 Akagera NP, Rwanda
📍 Akagera NP, Rwanda
September 10, 2023 at 8:35 PM
I want my next camping trip to be at Mutumba Campsite in Akagera National Park. The views into Tanzania are incredible
📍 Akagera NP, Rwanda
📍 Akagera NP, Rwanda
Working through my photos from Nyandungo Eco Park, Kigali 🇷🇼. This is a back side of the Speckled Mousebird. Ubiquitous and gregarious bird that is fun to watch. Thanks @2wsphotography for the outing.
September 10, 2023 at 7:09 PM
Working through my photos from Nyandungo Eco Park, Kigali 🇷🇼. This is a back side of the Speckled Mousebird. Ubiquitous and gregarious bird that is fun to watch. Thanks @2wsphotography for the outing.
These past 12 days in Rwanda have been a roller coaster of emotions. There is so much conservation opportunity and the people are so kind. I’m at the airport headed home. Can’t wait to process all that I’ve figured out. My partners at the Rwandan Development Board are aces. Here are some Rhinos.
September 9, 2023 at 10:36 PM
These past 12 days in Rwanda have been a roller coaster of emotions. There is so much conservation opportunity and the people are so kind. I’m at the airport headed home. Can’t wait to process all that I’ve figured out. My partners at the Rwandan Development Board are aces. Here are some Rhinos.
I never tire of zebras. Esp. 🦓 babies.
September 9, 2023 at 10:22 AM
I never tire of zebras. Esp. 🦓 babies.