Janet Hill
@saskajanet.bsky.social
Welcome to the prairies! In my day job I'm a microbiology prof in Saskatoon @hilllabsask.bsky.social, and weekends are for the birds (literally).
🇨🇦 Citizen scientist. Volunteer for birds. Photos by me.
🇨🇦 Citizen scientist. Volunteer for birds. Photos by me.
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Janet Hill
@saskajanet.bsky.social
· May 23
The Best Duck. I will not be taking questions at this time #birds
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Met a small flock of Pine Grosbeaks on the weekend. The males are red, and the females are this gorgeous gold/bronze colour. Bird guides often say “yellow” but that doesn’t work for these beauties #birds 🌿
November 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Met a small flock of Pine Grosbeaks on the weekend. The males are red, and the females are this gorgeous gold/bronze colour. Bird guides often say “yellow” but that doesn’t work for these beauties #birds 🌿
Both AM and PM commutes were dark today but there were some really pretty views to enjoy. Looking good, Saskatoon!
November 27, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Both AM and PM commutes were dark today but there were some really pretty views to enjoy. Looking good, Saskatoon!
#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon Winter Wonderland Edition. First appearance of ice in the river this season
November 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon Winter Wonderland Edition. First appearance of ice in the river this season
Met a small flock of Pine Grosbeaks on the weekend. The males are red, and the females are this gorgeous gold/bronze colour. Bird guides often say “yellow” but that doesn’t work for these beauties #birds 🌿
November 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Met a small flock of Pine Grosbeaks on the weekend. The males are red, and the females are this gorgeous gold/bronze colour. Bird guides often say “yellow” but that doesn’t work for these beauties #birds 🌿
🇨🇦Prairie People! 👀 New field guide by Mike Gollop and Anna Leighton, published by Nature Saskatchewan 🌿 www.skbooks.com/bookstore/Sa...
Bookstore – Saskatchewan Butterflies: A Field Guilde
Saskatchewan Butterflies illustrates the colour, variety and allure of all 158 butterfly species founding in the province to date - a vivid reflection of our varied natural area, from northern bogs an...
www.skbooks.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
🇨🇦Prairie People! 👀 New field guide by Mike Gollop and Anna Leighton, published by Nature Saskatchewan 🌿 www.skbooks.com/bookstore/Sa...
Yesterday, for reasons too complicated to explain in 300 characters, I introduced the students in my grad class on molecular diagnostics to “Barrel of Monkeys” and explained (and demonstrated!!) it was a game we played before the internet. Hilarity ensued 🐒🛢️🐒🐒🐒
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Yesterday, for reasons too complicated to explain in 300 characters, I introduced the students in my grad class on molecular diagnostics to “Barrel of Monkeys” and explained (and demonstrated!!) it was a game we played before the internet. Hilarity ensued 🐒🛢️🐒🐒🐒
Yay! Yay! Yay! Double-Yay!! Can’t wait for this year’s #ArtAdventCalendar
Artists & Art lovers!
Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky!
Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24
Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky!
Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24
#ArtAdventCalendar
In its 11th year, #artadventcalendar participants post an original piece of art from Dec 1-24. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, beading, photography. If it’s art and it beautifies th…
earthskyart.ca
November 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Yay! Yay! Yay! Double-Yay!! Can’t wait for this year’s #ArtAdventCalendar
#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon where I took a different route so you get a campus view
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon where I took a different route so you get a campus view
My experience with Ruffed Grouse is that unlike their “heart attack bird” cousins, the Sharp-tailed Grouse, they just walk around like they own the place (which they do) #birds 🌿
November 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
My experience with Ruffed Grouse is that unlike their “heart attack bird” cousins, the Sharp-tailed Grouse, they just walk around like they own the place (which they do) #birds 🌿
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“You will be visited by three spirits…”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 AM
“You will be visited by three spirits…”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
“You will be visited by 3 spirits"
The three spirits
The three spirits
November 26, 2025 at 1:08 AM
“You will be visited by 3 spirits"
The three spirits
The three spirits
November 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
“Moi?"
(American Red Squirrel) 🌿
(American Red Squirrel) 🌿
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
“Moi?"
(American Red Squirrel) 🌿
(American Red Squirrel) 🌿
#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon where @davepalmerusask.bsky.social took today’s photo
November 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon where @davepalmerusask.bsky.social took today’s photo
Most of the gulls are gone, headed south. Saw this one dive into the river for a snack and miss. Looks seriously pissed off about it too #birds 🌿
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Most of the gulls are gone, headed south. Saw this one dive into the river for a snack and miss. Looks seriously pissed off about it too #birds 🌿
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Today was an OVER THE TOP bird day. Thousands of gulls, sheerwaters, cormorants, and pelicans feasting on the scraps of the dolphins and whales. Unmute for chaos vibes. 2 clips. Stick around for the 2nd one! 🪶
November 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Today was an OVER THE TOP bird day. Thousands of gulls, sheerwaters, cormorants, and pelicans feasting on the scraps of the dolphins and whales. Unmute for chaos vibes. 2 clips. Stick around for the 2nd one! 🪶
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African buffalo are one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. They can way 900 kg and are apparently considered grumpy.
I’d be grumpy too if I had to carry a bunch of yelling red-billed oxpeckers around all the time!
This bull was slowly eating his way down the Sabi River in Kruger Park, SA
I’d be grumpy too if I had to carry a bunch of yelling red-billed oxpeckers around all the time!
This bull was slowly eating his way down the Sabi River in Kruger Park, SA
November 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
African buffalo are one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. They can way 900 kg and are apparently considered grumpy.
I’d be grumpy too if I had to carry a bunch of yelling red-billed oxpeckers around all the time!
This bull was slowly eating his way down the Sabi River in Kruger Park, SA
I’d be grumpy too if I had to carry a bunch of yelling red-billed oxpeckers around all the time!
This bull was slowly eating his way down the Sabi River in Kruger Park, SA
Tonight’s movie selection is “Ball of Fire” (1941), starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck. "A group of professors, all bachelors except for one widower, have lived together for some years in a New York City residence, compiling an encyclopedia of all human knowledge”. Disruption ensues...
November 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Tonight’s movie selection is “Ball of Fire” (1941), starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck. "A group of professors, all bachelors except for one widower, have lived together for some years in a New York City residence, compiling an encyclopedia of all human knowledge”. Disruption ensues...
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Quite a few #SandhillCranes in the farm fields again. A few short clips to get the feel for the atmosphere.
Vid1-When cranes land around many others, there is alot of excitement. They flap their wings and hop around. It's not quiet!... and it's very fun to observe.
#birds
Vid1-When cranes land around many others, there is alot of excitement. They flap their wings and hop around. It's not quiet!... and it's very fun to observe.
#birds
November 23, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Quite a few #SandhillCranes in the farm fields again. A few short clips to get the feel for the atmosphere.
Vid1-When cranes land around many others, there is alot of excitement. They flap their wings and hop around. It's not quiet!... and it's very fun to observe.
#birds
Vid1-When cranes land around many others, there is alot of excitement. They flap their wings and hop around. It's not quiet!... and it's very fun to observe.
#birds
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Here is the 2025 edition of the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program Newsletter, The Marsh Monitor. This newsletter discusses the program results and analysis up to and including 2024, future program changes as well as ... buff.ly/kp9W6NZ
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November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Here is the 2025 edition of the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program Newsletter, The Marsh Monitor. This newsletter discusses the program results and analysis up to and including 2024, future program changes as well as ... buff.ly/kp9W6NZ
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November 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Afternoon light in the mid-boreal upland ecozone 😊 🌿
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Afternoon light in the mid-boreal upland ecozone 😊 🌿
Tonight’s movie selection is “His Girl Friday” (1940), starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell - a "screwball comedy" film directed by Howard Hawks
November 22, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Tonight’s movie selection is “His Girl Friday” (1940), starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell - a "screwball comedy" film directed by Howard Hawks