Nat Forsdick
@natforsdick.bsky.social
Conservation genomics researcher @ MWLR in Aotearoa New Zealand 🧬🐦🐸🐛🌿 | Bird Nerd & President @birdsnewzealand.bsky.social | Secretary @scboceania.bsky.social | pākehā | she/her 🏳️🌈 Opinions are my own.
www.researchgate.net/profile/Natalie-Forsdick/research
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Plenary speaker Dejan Stojanovich describes how the orange bellied parrots have been resistant to conservation, and are generally a challenging species to study. A lot of research and conservation trial and effort has been put in to diagnosing causes of decline. #AOC2025
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Plenary speaker Dejan Stojanovich describes how the orange bellied parrots have been resistant to conservation, and are generally a challenging species to study. A lot of research and conservation trial and effort has been put in to diagnosing causes of decline. #AOC2025
Heather shares how the birds are culturally important to the people of Palau, embedded in many traditional stories and sayings. Protecting nature also ensures the protections of culture and traditions. #AOC2025
November 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Heather shares how the birds are culturally important to the people of Palau, embedded in many traditional stories and sayings. Protecting nature also ensures the protections of culture and traditions. #AOC2025
With 4 island types and over 300 islands, Palau has a huge diversity of habitats, for at least 168 bird species, #AOC2025 plenary speaker Heather Ketebengang tells us.
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
With 4 island types and over 300 islands, Palau has a huge diversity of habitats, for at least 168 bird species, #AOC2025 plenary speaker Heather Ketebengang tells us.
Marcel Klaassen walks us through the evolution of H5N1 bird flu, including tracking and testing of waders, with data being tracked in AviFluMap hpairisk.deakin.edu.au. Ducks are the main spreader currently. #AOC2025
November 18, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Marcel Klaassen walks us through the evolution of H5N1 bird flu, including tracking and testing of waders, with data being tracked in AviFluMap hpairisk.deakin.edu.au. Ducks are the main spreader currently. #AOC2025
What a lovely way to start the day at #AOC2025! Our morning bird walk collected 41 species, and made for a lovely chance to connect and reconnect.
November 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
What a lovely way to start the day at #AOC2025! Our morning bird walk collected 41 species, and made for a lovely chance to connect and reconnect.
Amali Thrimawithana uses metagenomic and metatranscriptomic data to build a comprehensive understanding of the mānuka microbiome, finding tissue types drives community assembly. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Amali Thrimawithana uses metagenomic and metatranscriptomic data to build a comprehensive understanding of the mānuka microbiome, finding tissue types drives community assembly. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
Jacqui Vanderhoorn discusses the taxa representation of the pollen record for reconstructing past ecosystems. Tall trees tend to be most underrepresented in the record. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Jacqui Vanderhoorn discusses the taxa representation of the pollen record for reconstructing past ecosystems. Tall trees tend to be most underrepresented in the record. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
Matt Templeton shares how plant-microbe interactions can be leveraged for agricultural & horticultural benefits, including to enhance resistance of kiwifruit to PSA. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Matt Templeton shares how plant-microbe interactions can be leveraged for agricultural & horticultural benefits, including to enhance resistance of kiwifruit to PSA. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
‘Not everything is hunky dory in kiwi town’ says @manpreetkdhami.bsky.social. Microbiome in relatively sterile captive environments may be reducing post-release survival. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
‘Not everything is hunky dory in kiwi town’ says @manpreetkdhami.bsky.social. Microbiome in relatively sterile captive environments may be reducing post-release survival. #JGS seminar day @aucklanduni.bsky.social @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
After voting ngutu-pare wrybill in #BOTY2025 this week, I was delighted to pick up a copy of Bird of the Year today! @ellenrykers.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:43 AM
After voting ngutu-pare wrybill in #BOTY2025 this week, I was delighted to pick up a copy of Bird of the Year today! @ellenrykers.com
Had a great time in Brisbane for #ICCB2025! My favourite part was making new connections by getting to greet people at the registration desk, and at the poster evening, where I had a constant stream of lovely questions.
June 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Had a great time in Brisbane for #ICCB2025! My favourite part was making new connections by getting to greet people at the registration desk, and at the poster evening, where I had a constant stream of lovely questions.
We’re excited to welcome the new President of the Society for Conservation Biology: Mwezi Mugera! We acknowledge and thank outgoing President Vanessa Adams for her long service. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 6:15 AM
We’re excited to welcome the new President of the Society for Conservation Biology: Mwezi Mugera! We acknowledge and thank outgoing President Vanessa Adams for her long service. #ICCB2025
Averting complete extinction of multiple frog species in Kosciuszko National Park requires a proactive response in the face of chytrid, says David Hunter. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Averting complete extinction of multiple frog species in Kosciuszko National Park requires a proactive response in the face of chytrid, says David Hunter. #ICCB2025
Michael McFadden explains how recent Australian drought led to emergency rescue of Booroolong frogs, with 60 collected for an ex situ breeding programme, including sperm biobanking for all male founders. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Michael McFadden explains how recent Australian drought led to emergency rescue of Booroolong frogs, with 60 collected for an ex situ breeding programme, including sperm biobanking for all male founders. #ICCB2025
Deon Gilbert shares conservation work for the Baw Baw frog, which has been hit hard by chytrid. Lots of challenges with reproductive management initially, but lots of learnings, including use of artificial breeding technologies, mean things are turning around. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Deon Gilbert shares conservation work for the Baw Baw frog, which has been hit hard by chytrid. Lots of challenges with reproductive management initially, but lots of learnings, including use of artificial breeding technologies, mean things are turning around. #ICCB2025
Luis Carrillo shares some #conservation success stories from Amphibian Ark. More than 10% of amphibian species require ex situ conservation, so there’s a lot more to do. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Luis Carrillo shares some #conservation success stories from Amphibian Ark. More than 10% of amphibian species require ex situ conservation, so there’s a lot more to do. #ICCB2025
Alicia Dimovski is working to use dermal secretions for minimally-invasive tests of hormone levels (eg testosterone & corticosteroids) in amphibians. This technique looks promising for understanding physiology and assessing stress. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Alicia Dimovski is working to use dermal secretions for minimally-invasive tests of hormone levels (eg testosterone & corticosteroids) in amphibians. This technique looks promising for understanding physiology and assessing stress. #ICCB2025
Phillip Byrne discusses population augmentation for genetic rescue via hybrid vigour. High levels of population structure and local adaptation make outbreeding depression a real risk for amphibians so experimental crossing via artificial fertilisation can be used ro inform management. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Phillip Byrne discusses population augmentation for genetic rescue via hybrid vigour. High levels of population structure and local adaptation make outbreeding depression a real risk for amphibians so experimental crossing via artificial fertilisation can be used ro inform management. #ICCB2025
Aimee Silla discusses the applications of reproductive technologies to assist conservation breeding programmes for amphibians. Aimee calls for a standardised framework to measure fitness-determining traits. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Aimee Silla discusses the applications of reproductive technologies to assist conservation breeding programmes for amphibians. Aimee calls for a standardised framework to measure fitness-determining traits. #ICCB2025
Gina Della Togna discusses reproductive technologies & biobanking for amphibian #conservation. While most survey respondents have an understanding of this tech, but <40% are using it, so the team are working on scaling up initiatives globally. #ICCB2025
June 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Gina Della Togna discusses reproductive technologies & biobanking for amphibian #conservation. While most survey respondents have an understanding of this tech, but <40% are using it, so the team are working on scaling up initiatives globally. #ICCB2025
Elize Ng describes the challenges of coordinating #conservation across the East Asian Australasian Flyway. What has been done, and how successful have these actions such as predator control, habitat protection and restoration been? #ICCB2025 🪶
June 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Elize Ng describes the challenges of coordinating #conservation across the East Asian Australasian Flyway. What has been done, and how successful have these actions such as predator control, habitat protection and restoration been? #ICCB2025 🪶
He-bo Peng discusses how an aquaculture ban has led to unregulated mollusc harvest in Yalu Jiang has impacted shorebirds at this major stopover site in the East Asian Australasian Flyway. Around 75% of the shorebirds stopping off rely on molluscs for >90% of their diet. #ICCB2025 🪶
June 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
He-bo Peng discusses how an aquaculture ban has led to unregulated mollusc harvest in Yalu Jiang has impacted shorebirds at this major stopover site in the East Asian Australasian Flyway. Around 75% of the shorebirds stopping off rely on molluscs for >90% of their diet. #ICCB2025 🪶
Shorebirds are declining at a higher rate than that of their habitat loss. Dan Liang is investigating how direct mortality by humans at key stopover sites in their migration routes may explain the discrepancy. #ICCB2025 🪶
June 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Shorebirds are declining at a higher rate than that of their habitat loss. Dan Liang is investigating how direct mortality by humans at key stopover sites in their migration routes may explain the discrepancy. #ICCB2025 🪶
Red foxes are a real threat to shorebirds at their high tide roosts in Australia. Andrea Griffin used camera traps, detecting 183 independent visitation events by foxes, though eDNA revealed no shorebirds in fix scat from those sites. #ICCB2025 🪶
June 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Red foxes are a real threat to shorebirds at their high tide roosts in Australia. Andrea Griffin used camera traps, detecting 183 independent visitation events by foxes, though eDNA revealed no shorebirds in fix scat from those sites. #ICCB2025 🪶