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Mostly birds. Happiest on Linosa or in the Neotropics
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“Four of my children just evaporated,” Badran said, holding back tears. “I looked for them a million times. Not a piece was left. Where did they go?”
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate
US-made thermal weapons burning at 3,500C caused 2,842 people to "evaporate" in Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation finds.
www.aljazeera.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM
“Four of my children just evaporated,” Badran said, holding back tears. “I looked for them a million times. Not a piece was left. Where did they go?”
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
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La gravità del cambiamento climatico in un grafico.
Premessa per comprendere l’eccezionalità del dato che sto per riportare.
Grazalema, in Andalusia, è una delle località più piovose della Spagna, in media cadono circa 1700 mm l’anno. 1/5
Premessa per comprendere l’eccezionalità del dato che sto per riportare.
Grazalema, in Andalusia, è una delle località più piovose della Spagna, in media cadono circa 1700 mm l’anno. 1/5
February 10, 2026 at 12:03 PM
La gravità del cambiamento climatico in un grafico.
Premessa per comprendere l’eccezionalità del dato che sto per riportare.
Grazalema, in Andalusia, è una delle località più piovose della Spagna, in media cadono circa 1700 mm l’anno. 1/5
Premessa per comprendere l’eccezionalità del dato che sto per riportare.
Grazalema, in Andalusia, è una delle località più piovose della Spagna, in media cadono circa 1700 mm l’anno. 1/5
Best birding magazine out there
Essential reading for the Neotropical birder.
Neotropical Swifts - Hispanola endemics - Saving Marsh Antwren - Seeing Caura Antbird and more...
Want to get your hands on a copy? Join NBC through the website www.neotropicalbidingandconservation.org
#birding #neotropics
Neotropical Swifts - Hispanola endemics - Saving Marsh Antwren - Seeing Caura Antbird and more...
Want to get your hands on a copy? Join NBC through the website www.neotropicalbidingandconservation.org
#birding #neotropics
February 10, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Best birding magazine out there
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Give this a listen www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ssi... not sure I have heard anything genuinely new in music for 40 years. This is unclassifiable and brilliant
Angine de Poitrine - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
YouTube video by KEXP
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Give this a listen www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ssi... not sure I have heard anything genuinely new in music for 40 years. This is unclassifiable and brilliant
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“Generative AI is going to be part of the infrastructure of authoritarianism. Stopping data center and fossil fuel plant construction is going to be antifascist work from here on out.“
The Fight to Stop Data Center Creep - Truthdig
Generative AI isn’t inevitable, and people are already fighting hard to keep power-hungry data centers out of their communities.
www.truthdig.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:26 PM
“Generative AI is going to be part of the infrastructure of authoritarianism. Stopping data center and fossil fuel plant construction is going to be antifascist work from here on out.“
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I'm sure Elon Musk would not care that putting "a million satellites into orbit to form vast, solar-powered datacentres" would essentially end the utility of the celestial compass for animal navigation 🕷🐦⬛🌍🌃
One more Musk fantasy.
"Datacentres on earth are constantly maintained – component failure is normal. Shipping components to space is complex and expensive, and you would have to be innovative regarding how components are fitted.”
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
"Datacentres on earth are constantly maintained – component failure is normal. Shipping components to space is complex and expensive, and you would have to be innovative regarding how components are fitted.”
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Why has Elon Musk merged his rocket company with his AI startup?
SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI creates business worth $1.25tn but whether premise behind deal will work is questioned
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:57 PM
I'm sure Elon Musk would not care that putting "a million satellites into orbit to form vast, solar-powered datacentres" would essentially end the utility of the celestial compass for animal navigation 🕷🐦⬛🌍🌃
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I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Redirecting...
bit.ly
February 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
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Coming soon around December 2026: the first book I've ever contributed to!
February 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Coming soon around December 2026: the first book I've ever contributed to!
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Great job Gunnar and colleagues. This is the frustration and beauty of working with tropical diversity, and it is also the tragedy that we are losing so much diversity before observing and describing it. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Illustrated Catalogue and Phylogenetic Relationships of 330 Species of Arctiinae Moth Species from the Chocó Rainforest in NW Ecuador: Most Species are Undescribed - Neotropical Entomology
Tropical rain forests are the most species rich terrestrial habitats on Earth, but their insect diversity is understudied, and it is unclear how many species are already scientifically described. A mo...
link.springer.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Great job Gunnar and colleagues. This is the frustration and beauty of working with tropical diversity, and it is also the tragedy that we are losing so much diversity before observing and describing it. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Read every word of that exchange.
There is no doubt of their intention.
There is no doubt of their intention.
In the Epstein files, Far-right bloated shite Steve Bannon & Epstein discuss the chaos that will follow Brexit.
The telling line is the very cause of so much right now.
'The right now has the working class behind them on immigration'
Divide the working class - been their plan all along.
The telling line is the very cause of so much right now.
'The right now has the working class behind them on immigration'
Divide the working class - been their plan all along.
February 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Read every word of that exchange.
There is no doubt of their intention.
There is no doubt of their intention.
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eBird Checklist - 2 Feb 2026 - Guéra, TD (12,176, 18,786) - 38 species
Submitted by Pierre Defos du Rau.
ebird.org
February 5, 2026 at 10:18 PM
One of the world's best birds, no joke.
Hours of fun at Teignmouth today with 14 Little Gull fishing along the shoreline and at times very close in. Had great fun standing on the beach photographing them while the world and its dog wandered past, oblivious. #UKBirding #DevonBirds
January 31, 2026 at 8:37 PM
One of the world's best birds, no joke.
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That one pintail looking like it showed up at the wrong party.
There are few Baikal Teal (Sibirionetta formosa 花脸鸭 Huāliǎn yā) wintering at the Yellow River estuary in Shandong Province. Photo by "菜小hua". #birds #china #yellowriver
January 31, 2026 at 1:46 PM
That one pintail looking like it showed up at the wrong party.
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Having advocated for decades for more support and recognition of the fundamental role of local and indigenous communities in conservation, this analysis using the Environmental Justice Atlas (EJAtlas) dataset is most welcome. Environmental organisations take note. www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Social movements are transformative agents for biodiversity conservation | PNAS
Civil society has long been a catalyst for social change by reshaping structures,
influencing values, and challenging power dynamics; however, its ...
www.pnas.org
January 30, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Having advocated for decades for more support and recognition of the fundamental role of local and indigenous communities in conservation, this analysis using the Environmental Justice Atlas (EJAtlas) dataset is most welcome. Environmental organisations take note. www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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MAJOR NEWS! We just launched an awesome new tool! The illustrated Birds of the World Phylogeny Explorer lets users trace any bird’s lineage, compare species relationships, and explore major evolutionary milestones with a click of a button. SHARE and EXPLORE! birdsoftheworld.org/bow/news/phy...
January 27, 2026 at 1:26 AM
MAJOR NEWS! We just launched an awesome new tool! The illustrated Birds of the World Phylogeny Explorer lets users trace any bird’s lineage, compare species relationships, and explore major evolutionary milestones with a click of a button. SHARE and EXPLORE! birdsoftheworld.org/bow/news/phy...
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It sounds awesome
January 26, 2026 at 3:39 PM
It sounds awesome
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Bamboo, bioacoustics, brand new species...what a ribbiting read!
Using morphology & bioacoustics, 3 new species of frog are described in the Ecuadorian Andes! What's even cooler? Their patterns mimic bamboo leaves, providing evidence for parallel evolution! 🧪🌍
doi.org/10.1093/zool...
Using morphology & bioacoustics, 3 new species of frog are described in the Ecuadorian Andes! What's even cooler? Their patterns mimic bamboo leaves, providing evidence for parallel evolution! 🧪🌍
doi.org/10.1093/zool...
January 26, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Bamboo, bioacoustics, brand new species...what a ribbiting read!
Using morphology & bioacoustics, 3 new species of frog are described in the Ecuadorian Andes! What's even cooler? Their patterns mimic bamboo leaves, providing evidence for parallel evolution! 🧪🌍
doi.org/10.1093/zool...
Using morphology & bioacoustics, 3 new species of frog are described in the Ecuadorian Andes! What's even cooler? Their patterns mimic bamboo leaves, providing evidence for parallel evolution! 🧪🌍
doi.org/10.1093/zool...
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🎉 FRIDAY IS HERE AND SO IS … OUR NEW PAPER! 🎉
I’m thrilled to share a brand‑new paper by — K. Korejs, R. Hazell, B. Koane, P. Toko and G. Sosanika. If you’re into island biogeography, functional ecology, or just love birds doing important ecological jobs, this one’s for you. tinyurl.com/Korejs2026
I’m thrilled to share a brand‑new paper by — K. Korejs, R. Hazell, B. Koane, P. Toko and G. Sosanika. If you’re into island biogeography, functional ecology, or just love birds doing important ecological jobs, this one’s for you. tinyurl.com/Korejs2026
How Endemic Birds Shape Rainforest Ecosystems on New Britain
Tropical islands host unique evolutionary lineages, yet these endemic species are often highly vulnerable to environmental change. Understanding how they contribute to ecosystem functioning is esse…
multitrophicinteractions.blog
January 22, 2026 at 10:48 PM
🎉 FRIDAY IS HERE AND SO IS … OUR NEW PAPER! 🎉
I’m thrilled to share a brand‑new paper by — K. Korejs, R. Hazell, B. Koane, P. Toko and G. Sosanika. If you’re into island biogeography, functional ecology, or just love birds doing important ecological jobs, this one’s for you. tinyurl.com/Korejs2026
I’m thrilled to share a brand‑new paper by — K. Korejs, R. Hazell, B. Koane, P. Toko and G. Sosanika. If you’re into island biogeography, functional ecology, or just love birds doing important ecological jobs, this one’s for you. tinyurl.com/Korejs2026
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Steph Curry on watching the protests from his hotel window: "In negative 10-degree weather. It was beautiful to see that turnout. That speaks to how important people felt to have their voice heard. In those elements and whatever streets outside our hotel, they were out, and it was amazing to watch."
January 26, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Steph Curry on watching the protests from his hotel window: "In negative 10-degree weather. It was beautiful to see that turnout. That speaks to how important people felt to have their voice heard. In those elements and whatever streets outside our hotel, they were out, and it was amazing to watch."
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On the subject of penguins and madness, did you know that 9 King Penguins were released in 1936 in Arctic Norway by the Norwegian Nature Protection Society? At least a couple possibly survived until 1944. So for a brief period Polar Bears and penguins could in theory have met. #biologicalinvasions
January 24, 2026 at 12:46 PM
On the subject of penguins and madness, did you know that 9 King Penguins were released in 1936 in Arctic Norway by the Norwegian Nature Protection Society? At least a couple possibly survived until 1944. So for a brief period Polar Bears and penguins could in theory have met. #biologicalinvasions
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Walz: "I call on all Americans to see the decency this state is exhibiting, and the horrific cruelty, unprofessional, absolute abomination that is passing for what these f--- ICE agents are doing on our streets."
January 24, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Walz: "I call on all Americans to see the decency this state is exhibiting, and the horrific cruelty, unprofessional, absolute abomination that is passing for what these f--- ICE agents are doing on our streets."
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Gaza was the start of it.
“Feckless European leaders like Starmer let Israel and the US tear up international law in Gaza. Now, faced with Greenland and Ukraine, they are suffering from a severe case of buyer’s regret”
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/trum...
“Feckless European leaders like Starmer let Israel and the US tear up international law in Gaza. Now, faced with Greenland and Ukraine, they are suffering from a severe case of buyer’s regret”
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/trum...
Trump’s 'Board of Peace' is the nail in Gaza’s coffin
Feckless European leaders like Starmer let Israel and the US tear up international law in Gaza. Now, faced with Greenland and Ukraine, they are suffering from a severe case of buyer’s regret
www.middleeasteye.net
January 24, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Gaza was the start of it.
“Feckless European leaders like Starmer let Israel and the US tear up international law in Gaza. Now, faced with Greenland and Ukraine, they are suffering from a severe case of buyer’s regret”
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/trum...
“Feckless European leaders like Starmer let Israel and the US tear up international law in Gaza. Now, faced with Greenland and Ukraine, they are suffering from a severe case of buyer’s regret”
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/trum...
Cyclone Harry was a once-in-a-century event apparently, but with climate change who knows how soon the next such storm will take place
Secolare.
Da meteorologo ho seguito il prima e il dopo della tempesta che ha colpito Sicilia, Sardegna e Calabria.
In 25 anni di operatività non avevo mai visto né previsto una cosa simile (e vi assicuro che lavorando nel sistema di allertamento, di eventi estremi ne ho gestiti a decine). 1/6
Da meteorologo ho seguito il prima e il dopo della tempesta che ha colpito Sicilia, Sardegna e Calabria.
In 25 anni di operatività non avevo mai visto né previsto una cosa simile (e vi assicuro che lavorando nel sistema di allertamento, di eventi estremi ne ho gestiti a decine). 1/6
January 24, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Cyclone Harry was a once-in-a-century event apparently, but with climate change who knows how soon the next such storm will take place
This is a fund-raising effort for those affected by cyclone Harry on the island of Linosa, which was hit hard by the storm: www.gofundme.com/f/il-nostro-...
Donate to IL NOSTRO SCOGLIO NERO HA BISOGNO DEL VOSTRO AIUTO!, organized by Margherita Meddi
PER CHI AMA LINOSA
L’isola di Linosa, una piccola isola al ce… Margherita Meddi needs your support for IL NOSTRO SCOGLIO NERO HA BISOGNO DEL VOSTRO AIUTO!
www.gofundme.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:52 PM
This is a fund-raising effort for those affected by cyclone Harry on the island of Linosa, which was hit hard by the storm: www.gofundme.com/f/il-nostro-...