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Laura Douglas
@laurajdouglas.bsky.social
🐦 Bird researcher and part time crafter 🧵

Currently a PhD student at the University of St Andrews
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🚨🚨 6-month RA position available at the Univ. of St Andrews to work with Sue Healy (@cogwild.bsky.social), Simone Meddle (@simonemeddle.bsky.social) and I on the behavioural neuroendocrinology of early reproduction in zebra finches.

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Deadline: 03/12/2025
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November 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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And now at #BESMacro2025 , @sparrowweaver.bsky.social on synanthropic nests
July 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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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
July 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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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…
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June 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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April 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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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)
April 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Oof, was having a good time after ASAB but turns out Bluesky replies are not a nice place to be
April 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
First conference talk completed! #ASABSpring2025
April 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Ready for day 1 of talks
April 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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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 🙂
April 24, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Is it wrong how annoyed I'm getting with the amount of AI art I see in the science community? Support artists
January 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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🔍 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
January 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Poster up at ASAB winter 2024
December 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM