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Glen Ryan @silverdory.bsky.social · 1d

Caladenia pusilla (tiny fingers) in open grassland near the Genoa River, VIC. Only one flower out at this location at the start of October - but several more in bud close by. Flowers are very small on this easily over-looked orchid - tip of my little finger included here for scale #orchids #spring

Caladenia pusilla (tiny fingers) in open grassland near the Genoa River, VIC - spring orchids 2025.

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · 22h

With @drkyliesoanes.bsky.social, Marissa Parrott, @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social and Zara Bending #JaneGoodall

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · 22h

"Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help shall all be saved." - Dr Jane Goodall

ESA member @euanritchie.bsky.social's tribute to Jane's incredible career and profound legacy 👇 theconversation.com/only-if-we-h...

‘Only if we help shall all be saved’: Jane Goodall showed we can all be part of the solution

Jane Goodall showed tremendous courage in charting her own course as a pioneering researcher – and working to spread hope wherever she went.

theconversation.com

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · 11d

We love seeing all the entries to the annual Threatened Species Bake Off!

Each year, hundreds of bakers of all ages take part in the competition, baking an edible creation that looks like a threatened animal or plant to raise awareness and kick-start action.

😍 Which is your favourite? #TSBakeOff

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · 11d

🐠 More on the category: From the floodplains of Arnhem Land to the colossal Great Barrier Reef, water is as much a part of the Australian psyche as the red dust of our interior. We welcome images of the fauna that depend in some way on these watery worlds. ⁠Submissions: tinyurl.com/56pyy6t4

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · 11d

Past entries of the Water World category of our Ecology in Action photography competition to give you some inspiration! 📸⁠
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Have you entered yet? Entries close October 5- submit yours today: tinyurl.com/56pyy6t4
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#photography #wildlifephotography #marinelife #turtle #seahorse #frog #ecology

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · 11d

Reminder to register for free speed mentoring for early career ecologists 🦇 Jump online to check out the range of mentors available: tinyurl.com/bderjjxj Registration closes October 12 #mentoring #ecology

Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · 17d

The October intake of our free mentoring for early career ecologists is now open for registration! 🦇

You've got questions and they've got the answers! (They'll try their best 😅) Jump online to apply and check out the range of mentors available: tinyurl.com/bderjjxj

#mentoring #mentor #ecology

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · 16d

📸 @shoniepon1 on IG | Shona Elliot-Kerr is a quantitative ecologist and Holsworth recipient currently studying rainbow skink 🦎

Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · 16d

It’s all fun and games until you drop your only survey pencil… in tall grass 😳😂

For all of you out in the field, what piece of gear have you used the most this season?

#ecology #biologist #relatable #oops #fail #funny #fieldwork

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · 17d

The October intake of our free mentoring for early career ecologists is now open for registration! 🦇

You've got questions and they've got the answers! (They'll try their best 😅) Jump online to apply and check out the range of mentors available: tinyurl.com/bderjjxj

#mentoring #mentor #ecology

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · 17d

🌺 A little more about the category: Images depicting the plant, bacterial, fungi and lichen species found in Australia and its territories. These can be marine, freshwater or terrestrial species but preference will be given to images that depict endemism within these groups. ⁠

#macrophotography

Photo by Hugh Percival

Image description: Mysterious red orchids against a dark background

Photo by Corinne Schlierenzauer

Image description: Fungi glowing bright green in the dark

Photo by John Van Der Heul

Image description: Immature Oligonema verrucosum, this is a myxomycete (eg: a slime mold) They are primarily saprotrophic, meaning they feed on decaying organic matter, such as dead leaves, wood, and other plant materials. They help break down complex organic compounds, recycling nutrients like carbon and nitrogen back into the soil, which supports plant growth.

Photo by Sue Jaggar

Image description: Dew drops on a small white and pink flower seen close up

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · 17d

Past entries of the Branching Out category of our Ecology in Action photography competition to give you some inspiration! 📸⁠
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Have you entered yet? Entries close October 5- submit yours today: www.ecolsoc.org.au/opportunitie...

#photographycompetition #ecology #wildoz #naturephotography #flowers

Photo Comp: Branching Out

Photo by Emma English

Image description: A strikingly bright waratah flower

Photo by Sarah Wahjudi

Image description: visceral image of fungi growing

Photo by John Van Der Heul

Image description: Clastoderma debaryanum is a myxomycete generally only about 700um tall. They are protists with amoeboid and spore-forming stages. They play a vital role in ecosystems by decomposing organic matter, aiding nutrient cycling. Myxomycetes also play a role in competing against some soilborne plant pathogens.

Photo by Marcia Riederer

Image description: A pretty pink wax flower

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · 19d

In Ecology Matters all your burning questions will be answered. Like, 'What do ecologists do?', 'How do they end up studying obscure species?', and, 'What are their hopes and concerns for the future?'

Special thanks to former ESA team member Grace Heathcote for bringing this to life.

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · 19d

ICYMI We're publishing a book! 🦜

Across 30 essays and stunning imagery, Australian ecologists share their feelings and thoughts about why nature truly matters.

The book is available for pre-order through @csiropublishing.bsky.social now: www.publish.csiro.au/book/8205

#ecology #WildOZ #nature

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CSIRO Publishing @csiropublishing.bsky.social · 19d

Step into the surreal and spectacular world of fungi with these beautiful photos from Stephen Axford 🍄✨

1) Coprinopsis pulchricaerulia
2) Crepidotus cf. boninensis
3) Marasmius sp.
4) Omphalotus nidiformis

#FungiFriday #PlanetFungi

Two short mushrooms with fuzzy white stems and rounded blue caps nestled together on a log. The blue caps are covered in thousands of tiny white warts, giving the appearance that the mushrooms are covered in an ethereal, glistening frost. Photo by Stephen Axford.

Peach-coloured fan-shaped fungi of different sizes growing in a cluster on a log. Their delicate, radiating gills are prominently visible. Photo by Stephen Axford.

Three hot pink mushrooms with slender stems and conical caps, set against a dark background. The gills beneath the caps are clearly visible and a lighter colour of pink. Photo by Stephen Axford.

A cluster of bioluminescent fungi glowing an eerie green in the dark. The mushrooms have broad, flat caps with gills along the underside that are illuminated by their own light. Photo by Stephen Axford.

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Dr Nick 🦉🇦🇺 @doktrnick.bsky.social · Sep 8

Powerful Owlet watching me.
#brisbane #birds #wildoz

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Glen Ryan @silverdory.bsky.social · Sep 8

Blunt greenhoods (Pterostylis curta) sharing a secret near the Genoa River, East Gippsland, VIC.

Large numbers of this impressive greenhood orchid are up and flowering in mossy roadside verges this spring after good winter rainfall.

#orchids #inthefield #spring #ozplants #greenhoods

Blunt greenhoods (Pterostylis curta) - Genoa River, East Gippsland, VIC - spring orchids 2025.

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · Sep 8

Phishing attack 🐟

@jessandquinn.bsky.social curing our Monday blues 😂

#marinebiology #marinebiologist #funny #viral #wfh

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · Aug 22

Don't forget to apply for our ESA2025 travel grants! Whether you're a student, travelling with little ones, early on in your career or more- we've got you covered 🐸 www.ecolsoc.org.au/grants-award...

Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · Jul 31

1/2) We want to see all of our members at the ESA2025 conference in Adelaide on Kaurna Country this November 23-28.⁠
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To help get you there we have a range of travel grants and awards - opening tomorrow!
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Find details and apply: tinyurl.com/mkcwuzu9
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#ESA2025 #ESAus2025 #travelgrant #ecology

Student travel grants

Every student who applies for the grant and meets the criteria (until the allocation is exhausted) will receive some level of funding depending on the geographic location of their home campus (funding amounts shown on website).

Indigenous travel grants

A limited number of Travel Grants of up to $1500 plus registration per participant are available to assist with travel and accommodation for Indigenous attendees presenting at the conference.

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · Sep 3

The closing date for the Ecological Impact Awards has just been extended - but get in quick⁠!
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In 2025, *two* different awards will be available 🦜⁠
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Apply online before the new closing date of Sep 14: www.ecolsoc.org.au/grants-award...
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#ecology #awards #ecologicalimpact

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · Sep 1

You might be onto something! 🦜

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Holly Kirk @hollykirk.bsky.social · Aug 27

Good morning!

If you missed our @ecolsocaus.bsky.social Hot Topics online forum a couple of weeks ago, the good news is that you watch all the talks here for free!

🌏🧪#wildoz
kaigi.eventsair.com/esa-hot-topi...

Image of the Albany windfarm from sw Western Australia. The turbines are on the right of the image, marching towards the horizon, standing tall and dramatic above the low green coastal health. A silver and grey ocean appears on the left, below thickly textured grey clouds. A thin ribbon of coastal path winds through the left of the image.

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · Sep 1

Congrats Eamonn! Can't wait for your plenary presentation 👏

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · Sep 1

Wattles aren’t just beautiful — they’re essential. They’ve long been used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for food, medicine, tools, and as seasonal indicators.

And fun fact: each Aussie banknote features a different species of wattle!

#NationalWattleDay

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Ecological Society of Australia @ecolsocaus.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy National Wattle Day! 💛💚

Did you know Australia is home to nearly 1,000 species of wattle?

From Golden Wattle, our national floral emblem (Acacia pycnantha), to the rare pink-purple blooms of Acacia purpureopetala, wattles are as diverse as the landscapes they grow in.

#NationalWattleDay

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