Auriel Fournier

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#introduction Okay, after some fiddling I have consolidated my Project Mushroom account and my previous account on a federated server here, so hello (again)!

I am a freelance science writer based in eastern Washington. I mostly write about birds. Other interests: #knitting, #nativeplants, #parenting, #reading.

@gvwilson birds are often trying to nest in a place that is 'best' in terms of regulating temperature, protecting the nest from predators (flying and walking/climbing), and proximity to where all the food is to feed the chicks

@gvwilson could be a number of things related to the tree, the bird species, age/experience of the bird, and the context each tree is in (is it near other trees, is it exposed to wind, light pollution, stuff like that)

likely some random chance as well, and individual variation of the bird amongst others of its species

Do you have a business to promote or product to sell that would be of interest to #ornithology professionals? We're seeking prospective *vendors* for #WOS2023 next June. Email Peter Saenger at [email protected] by Jan. 31 to discuss arrangements! https://wos2023.org/call-for-symposiums-workshops-special-events/
Call for Symposiums, Workshops, Special Events, & Vendors

Wilson Ornithological Society 2023 Meeting

ALSO, I wrote a really cool popular science book about the stories behind bird migration research that comes out in March. If you preorder it and forward your confirmation to me (first name dot last name at gmail) I'll mail you a signed bookplate! #ornithology #birds #bookstodon

https://bookshop.org/p/books/flight-paths-how-a-passionate-and-quirky-group-of-pioneering-scientists-solved-the-mystery-of-bird-migration-rebecca-heisman/18815100

@sheardcat it helps that I'm taking two weeks off starting tomorrow :)
This is the busy season for WOS dates and deadlines. Don't miss any of these upcoming #ornithology opportunities! Full details on all can be found on our website. https://wilsonsociety.org/
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Don't miss the most recent guest post on the WOS blog, about what the remains of Thick-billed Parrots found at archaeological sites in the Southwest can tell us about the history of this species in the region. #ornithology https://wilsonsociety.org/2022/11/28/guest-post-thick-billed-parrots-of-the-american-southwest/
Guest Post: Thick-billed Parrots of the American Southwest

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Applications for our 2023 Student & Early Career Mentoring Program are now open! Participants will receive full funding to attend #WOS2023 plus personalized professional development opportunities before, during, & after the meeting. #ornithology https://wilsonsociety.org/students-and-ep/mentoring-program/
Mentoring Program

Providing meaningful mentorship to students and early-career ornithologists.

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last work zoom of 2022!

wahooooooooo