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Kevin Wood
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Principal Research Officer at WWT @wwtworldwide.bsky.social - Working to conserve wetland ecosystems.

ResearchGate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kevin-Wood-11
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Kevin Wood @drkevinwood.bsky.social · Apr 9
ICYMI - our recent synthesis of the cultural ecosystem services provided by #wetlands

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An infographic illustrating the findings of our new paper on the cultural ecosystem services provided by wetlands. The infographic features, at its centre, a stylized drawing of a wetland (featuring reeds, water, a small wading bird, and emerging insects). Arranged around this central image are bubbles that state the percentage of papers that we reviewed that reported information on different types of cultural ecosystem services associated with wetlands. These include categories such as recreation and tourism, inspiration, sense of place, aesthetic value, and bequest. The infographic is titled "Cultural ecosystem services (CES)", and a subtitle mentions that we found evidence of CES provided by wetlands in 175 countries and territories worldwide.
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xavh.bsky.social
Fully funded NERC GW4+ PhD Opportunity - *Understanding The Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance by Migratory Birds*

Supervised by me, @stubearhop.bsky.social (Exeter) & Patricia Brekke (ZSL). Application deadline 8th January. Please get in touch for more info

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November 17, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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The International Swan Census (ISC) is taking place on the weekend of 17th-18th January 2026 (WeBS January Core Count weekend), counting Whooper and Bewick’s Swans. Follow these simple steps to get involved 👇

@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social

#UKBirding #Ornithology
November 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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lincolnswans.bsky.social
Sadly, we are getting reports of swan mortality in the @lincolnswans.bsky.social population from suspected avian influenza. We are monitoring this closely: please help us and report any sick or dead swans or waterbirds, either via the App or by email to [email protected]. #ornithology
November 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Seasonal variation of cultural ecosystem services in urban blue-green spaces

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Seasonal variation of cultural ecosystem services in urban blue-green spaces based on the SoLVES model and social media data
Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES) are an essential component of ecosystem services, playing a key role in enhancing human well-being. However, convent…
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November 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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kanebrides.bsky.social
We're now starting to get reports of dead Whooper Swans with rings. If you find a dead bird & feel comfortable doing so - check for rings using the below @btobirds.bsky.social advice 👇🏻 Collecting information on ringed birds helps better understand the impact on different age groups.
Ring on a dead Whooper Swan. Photo by David Tough Ring on a dead Whooper Swan. Photo by David Tough Advice from BTO on checking a dead bird for rings
November 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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kanebrides.bsky.social
Please keep an eye open for dead & dying Whooper Swans (and other waterbirds), see thread below on how to report for possible sampling & please also report to @birdtrack.bsky.social so we can start to build a comprehensive picture of the spread 👇🏻
btobirds.bsky.social BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 14d
Worrying reports of bird flu (avian influenza) are coming in, including an outbreak in Whooper Swans in the Fens. Other waterbirds are also being affected, and cases are rising.

📷 Sick Whooper Swan by Kane Brides

#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
Whooper Swan sick with bird flu in a field, photograph by Kane Brides
November 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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btobirds.bsky.social
Worrying reports of bird flu (avian influenza) are coming in, including an outbreak in Whooper Swans in the Fens. Other waterbirds are also being affected, and cases are rising.

📷 Sick Whooper Swan by Kane Brides

#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
Whooper Swan sick with bird flu in a field, photograph by Kane Brides
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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steffopp.bsky.social
NEW JOB in #ornithology and #conservation to manage a team to evaluate peatland restoration projects that benefit #waders in #NorthernIreland: buff.ly/GyPhtQ5
November 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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peatymike.bsky.social
Interested in peatlands and biogeochemistry? Like fieldwork? Then come and do a PhD at @livunigeog.bsky.social
supervised by me, @rchiverrell.bsky.social, Jenny Williamson (@ukceh.bsky.social eh.bsky.social) + Dewi Davies (@nationaltrust.org.uk ltrust.org.uk) www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
November 4, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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bou.org.uk
📢 BOU COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS OPEN

➡️ Awards Nominations Committee
➡️ Engagement Committee
➡️ IBIS Management Committee
➡️ Meetings Committee
➡️ Records Committee

Plus NEW Committee Shadowing Scheme

More info & to nominate: bou.org.uk/about-the...

#ornithology 🪶
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Exploring Australian landholders' readiness to restore coastal #wetlands: Motivations, challenges and opportunities for blue carbon projects on private land

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Exploring Australian landholders' readiness to restore coastal wetlands: Motivations, challenges and opportunities for blue carbon projects on private land
Coastal wetlands—such as mangroves and saltmarshes are vital global carbon sinks. In Australia, many of these wetlands are concentrated on private lan…
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October 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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btobirds.bsky.social
New Ecologist and Research Support roles for a project in Northern Ireland! @bto-ni.bsky.social

Discover more and apply at www.bto.org/jobs

These positions are supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

#Ornithology #Ecology
Image of a Cormorant cut out on a white background. Wording reads: We're hiring! Senior Research Ecologist. Research Ecologist. Research Support Officer. www.bto.org/jobs. The PeacePlus logo is top right of the image.
October 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
drkevinwood.bsky.social
Effects of wintering goose herbivory on Carex traits along a hydrological gradient

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Effects of wintering goose herbivory on Carex traits along a hydrological gradient at Shengjin Lake, China
The top-down effects of herbivores on vegetation are widely recognized, whereas how herbivorous waterfowl affect wetland macrophyte community structur…
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October 22, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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jappliedecology.bsky.social
Are you an Early Career Researcher looking to take the next steps into editing? 💭🧪

If yes, you might be a great fit as a Research Highlights Editor! Research Highlights are commentary papers that contextualise research within the wider field 📚🌏

More info 👇
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Research Highlights Editor for Journal of Applied Ecology - British Ecological Society
Join the editorial board on Journal of Applied Ecology! Apply by 01 Nov 2025.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
drkevinwood.bsky.social
Artificial #wetlands as drought refugia for wintering geese: Adaptive use or ecological mismatch?

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Artificial wetlands as drought refugia for wintering geese: Adaptive use or ecological mismatch?
Global change, particularly extreme droughts, threatens critical migratory bird habitats like Poyang Lake, a key wintering ground on the East Asian-Au…
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October 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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rspbscience.bsky.social
Job vacancy 🧪
Principal Conservation Scientist, RSPB Cymru

Can you provide the evidence needed to save and restore the iconic species and landscapes of Wales?

Deadline: 3rd Nov
Location: Flexible within Wales
Duration: Permanent

Apply here: app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...

📷Jake Stephen
A Chough sits on a rocky cliff edge at South Stack Nature Reserve, North Wales.
October 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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steffopp.bsky.social
NEW JOB in #ornithology with @RSPBScience to oversee research in #Wales with #seabirds and #waders: buff.ly/qkTVU6m
October 10, 2025 at 6:39 AM
drkevinwood.bsky.social
Diverse visitor experiences in Tasmanian #wetlands and their implications for enhancing human–nature connections

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From muddy marvels to hidden landscapes: Diverse visitor experiences in Tasmanian wetlands and their implications for enhancing human–nature connections
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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jappliedecology.bsky.social
Applications for our 2026 Associate Editor Mentoring Scheme close TOMORROW! ⏰🌏

If you'd like to learn more about the peer review process then this voluntary two-year role could be the role for you 🌱🧪

Find out more and apply: bit.ly/47uwYlD
October 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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peatymike.bsky.social
Looking for a PhD in aquatic carbon/GHG cycling? Take a look at this fantastic opportunity. Led by @aquaticcarbon.bsky.social and with Amy Pickard, Jens-Arne Subke and me. Field + lab components, and lots of exciting science.

iapetus.ac.uk/studentships...
October 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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bou.org.uk
Evaluating Climate Change Effects on Swan Habitats Within China: Adaptive Strategies for Sustainable Conservation | doi.org/10.1002/ece3... | Ecology and Evolution | #ornithology 🪶
October 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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jappliedecology.bsky.social
We're thrilled to announce our first-ever webinar!

@hollietree.bsky.social & @pettorelli.bsky.social will be joining us to discuss how Integrated Nature-Climate Action can strengthen policy responses to biodiversity loss & climate change 🌍🧪

Learn more & register for free here 👇
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October 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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louisefirth.bsky.social
Still plenty of time to submit papers to the Annals of Botany special issue on #Macroalgae and #EcosystemServices. Deadline for submissions is Nov 30th! #Kelp #Fucoid #seaweed #CCA @annbot.bsky.social @pippajmoore.bsky.social @jebyrnes.bsky.social @twernberg.bsky.social @chrisecornwall.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM