birds, phenology, life in Idaho
Boise, Idaho
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Non-white scientists appear on fewer editorial boards, spend more time under review, and receive fewer citations; barriers to entry & success in academia pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.22…
There are 2 more days to submit comments on Idaho's new wolf management plan. The plan gives no justification to change trapping and hunting restrictions for the purpose of decreasing wolf the population size. See thread below.
Did you know 500 wolves are killed each year in Idaho? 500 is 2x the # of livestock killed by wolves. Still ID F&G aims to reduce wolf pops from ~1200 to 500 in next 5 yrs by incentivizing & removing restrictions on trap/hunt. Write a comment on plan here: idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-se…
Even if Idaho decreases the wolf pop to 500, we do not have monitoring to track a pop this small. Current pop estimates have 95% conf intervals that span 800 wolves. Error in the estimate > the estimate itself. Wolves could to decline to just a few individuals.
Please comment on the plan: idfg.idaho.gov/form/wolf-pla…
Did you know 500 wolves are killed each year in Idaho? 500 is 2x the # of livestock killed by wolves. Still ID F&G aims to reduce wolf pops from ~1200 to 500 in next 5 yrs by incentivizing & removing restrictions on trap/hunt. Write a comment on plan here: idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-se…
What a cool project. Large mammals that strip bark from trees create opportunities for fungus infections leading to cavities for birds and other animals.
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We are hiring! We are looking for a field technician to help with golden eagle research this spring (Apr 15-Jul 31). Position details are here: boisestate.edu/biology-gcebi…
If you have climbing skills and are interested in raptors, please apply.
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I just signed a @reclaimID petition: Tell Idaho Legislators: Say No to Vouchers. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/…
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The Barber Sensory Ecology Lab at Boise State University seeks a Ph.D. student to study the sensory ecology of bat-fire interactions!
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eBird trend map for American Kestrels 2007-2021 shows significant declines in west and parts of the northeast. Interesting how this differs from other pop estimates that show kestrels relatively stable in west and strong declines in east.
Interesting study on how captive breeding and a parasite (Trichomonas gallinae) change the oral microbiome of Bonelli's Eagle nestlings pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3538…
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William Shatner on his Blue Origin flight to space: "It was among the strongest feelings of grief I have ever encountered." variety.com/2022/tv/news/wil…
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The Simler-Williamson lab at Boise State is recruiting MS & PhD students in collaboration w/@tobymmaxwell Lab! Interested in plant populations, plant-soil-microbial interactions, invasive species, disturbance, and/or pathogens? Full job postings here!
simlerwilliamsonlab.com/oppo…
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1/ Some of you may recall adult female mountain lion P-54 being hit & killed by a car in Calabasas three months ago. We’ve confirmed she was pregnant w/4 full-term fetuses. All 5 animals tested positive for multiple anticoagulant rodenticides (rat poison). #santamonicamountains
