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Laura Douglas
@laurajdouglas.bsky.social
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🐦 Bird researcher and part time crafter 🧵 Currently a PhD student at the University of St Andrews
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Catherine Sheard @sheardcat.bsky.social · Jul 11
And now at #BESMacro2025 , @sparrowweaver.bsky.social on synanthropic nests
Megan Worsley speaking
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Bird Whisperer Project @birdwhisperers.bsky.social · Jul 1
Calling all bird loving artists! This month's bird is the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo. 💛 Draw! Paint! Sculpt! We hope you'll join us. Posting day is July 30th.

Rules and Full Size Ref. Photo here: birdwhispererproject.com/participate/

#birds #BirdWhisperer #art
Large white cockatoo found in wooded habitats in Australia, New Guinea, and some of the islands of Indonesia. It has a distinctive yellow crest. Our bird is sitting on a tree branch, seen from behind. The birds head is turned to the right so we see it in profile with the yellow crest partially extended.
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Chris Stringer @chrisbstringer.bsky.social · Jun 29
Anthropocentric bias may explain research disparities between animal tool use and nest building www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Anthropocentric bias may explain research disparities between animal tool use and nest building
Scientists are not immune from bias. Studying nonhuman species objectively is inherently challenging, especially for ‘charismatic’ and ostensibly huma…
www.sciencedirect.com
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Sara Lipshutz (she/her) @jacanamama.bsky.social · Apr 28
Now published!!!! www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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ASAB @asab.org · Apr 26
Want to keep up with the research you just learned about over the past few days? Follow the speakers and organizers of #ASABSpring2025 with our starter pack!

go.bsky.app/GMCU6Sg

(If you were a speaker and we missed you or you just started an account, let us know in the comments and we’ll add you)
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Laura Douglas @laurajdouglas.bsky.social · Apr 26
Oof, was having a good time after ASAB but turns out Bluesky replies are not a nice place to be
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Laura Douglas @laurajdouglas.bsky.social · Apr 25
First conference talk completed! #ASABSpring2025
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Laura Douglas @laurajdouglas.bsky.social · Apr 24
Ready for day 1 of talks
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ASAB @asab.org · Apr 24
Last time we have an introduction by meetings secretary @pec-exeter.bsky.social ! Our deepest thanks for stepping up during COVID and staying for so long in the role (over 6 years!).

Keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming meetings Secretary election 🙂
Jo in front of a slide reading ASAB Liverpool 23-35 with animals on the abbey road crossing
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Laura Douglas @laurajdouglas.bsky.social · Jan 14
Is it wrong how annoyed I'm getting with the amount of AI art I see in the science community? Support artists
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Animal Welfare - the UFAW Journal @animal-welfare.bsky.social · Jan 10
🔍 Can eggshells reveal stress in hens? New study finds eggshell texture, strength, and colour change with stressors like heat and indoor housing. These non-invasive measures could complement welfare audits, offering real-time insights for large flocks. 🔗https://ow.ly/vraB50UEkOm

#AnimalWelfare
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Laura Douglas @laurajdouglas.bsky.social · Dec 12
Poster up at ASAB winter 2024
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