Toby Padfield
@tvp73.bsky.social
Husband, dad of 3, engineer in the automotive industry. I play beer league hockey and like Star Wars.
#Oregon residents: Action needed to help #birds birdallianceoregon.org/take-action/...
Urgent: Water Needed at Klamath to Avoid Deaths of Thousands of Birds
Urgent: A botulism outbreak at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge is already killing hundreds of birds, and without immediate action, tens of thousands more could die. Please urge the Bureau of Reclam...
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More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them www.yahoo.com/news/science... 🪶
More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them
A new global assessment of the world’s migratory species finds reason for alarm, but also hope – and a road map for helping them survive.
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My bf (a composer) is dying in obscurity. Of course I think he’s great! Please give him a like on YT. The song and story are worth it, promise!
Last Call of the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō bird
YouTube video by DreadScott Piano
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One roadside U-turn. One fruiting tree. Nineteen bird species in forty-five minutes. Sometimes the best birding stops aren’t on the map. bird-observer.org/the-tree-of-... #birds #birdwatching #birdobserver #Colombia #birding #eBird
The Tree of Life
One roadside U-turn. One fruiting tree. Nineteen bird species in forty-five minutes. Sometimes the best birding stops aren’t on the map.
bird-observer.org
Did you know you can upload your field notes/sketches along with your eBird checklists? We love coming across these beautiful artistic snapshots from your birding adventures in Macaulay Library. Check out our Bird Academy sale on bird art courses + free webinars: academy.allaboutbirds.org
Be good to see this new report widely promoted and discussed at Birdfair. Perhaps copies on all stalls selling high-carbon travel? Climate change is outpacing conservation. www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Your daily Avian Hybrids story! Did the extinct Bachman’s Warbler hybridize with other species? avianhybrids.wordpress.com/2023/12/13/d... #ornithology
Did the extinct Bachman’s Warbler hybridize with other species?
A recent study relied on historical DNA to provide the answer.
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My paper with @davetoews.bsky.social was featured in the cover story for the latest issue of Living Bird magazine @cornellbirds.bsky.social. Check out the lovely accompanying artwork, too. Well-told by @rheisman.bsky.social.
When Evolution Painted Warblers Yellow
Millions of years ago, rare hybridization events ignited the genetic sparks that contributed to the bright yellow colors of some birds in the modern wood-warbler family.
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Discarded and abandoned fishing gear— kills hundreds of thousands of marine mammals and millions of seabirds annually An estimated 640,000 to 800,000 tonnes of fishing gear are lost or discarded into the world's oceans every year www.wwf.org.ec?365018/Ghost...
A Eurasian Curlew wading through shallow waters for #WorldOceansDay and #BirdOfTheDay #birds #nature #wildlife #photography
🦩 Die albanische Zivilbevölkerung wehrt sich gegen ein umstrittenes Bauprojekt in einem der letzten intakten Küstenökosysteme Europas. Der Lebensraum und Rastplatz hunderter Vogelarten ist in Gefahr! www.politico.eu/article/jare...
Albania’s growing ‘flamingo revolution’ targets Jared Kushner resort
The American investor and son-in-law of Donald Trump has sparked a major backlash in Tirana thanks to his proposed mega building project.
politico.eu
It's migration season go out to your local green space turn on the free Merlin app and listen for birds. Here a yellow warbler I heard singing this pass weekend. 🪶
Good Afternoon. If you like these photos, please like or repost them. I'm grateful for that. #photography #photo #zcreators #nikon #birds Big Birds
‼️ Good news: The House of Representatives has pulled H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act, from their voting schedule! More than 9,000 ABC supporters sent letters. Thank you for taking bold action for birds! Find more opportunities to speak up for birds in our Action Center: abcbirds.org/TakeAction
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Illegal trapping kills more than 700,000 songbirds in Cyprus in autumn 2025
More than 700,000 migratory songbirds were illegally killed in Cyprus last autumn, according to a new survey that highlights stark contrasts in enforcement and a growing link with organised crime.
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A new analysis of long-term data from the Breeding Bird Survey shows that bird population declines in North America are accelerating and may be linked with agricultural intensification. #ornithology
Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive
Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird populations.
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Yay! Here is the news from the tribe directly: www.yuroktribe.org/post/condors... 🪶
Condors Believed to be Nesting in Yurok Country for First Time in 100+ Years
Strong Evidence Suggests the Birds May Be Incubating an Egg in an Old-Growth Redwood TreeA free-flying pair of condors in the Pacific Northwest recently established the region’s first nest in more tha...
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Climate Action California@climactcal.bsky.social · 5mo agoWho COULDN’T use some good news? ‘ Scientists with the Yurok Tribe say that two of dozens of condors released to the wild in Humboldt County since 2022, to reestablish the endangered birds, have paired up, built a nest in a redwood tree and appear to be tending to an egg.” #californiacondor
💥 Brace yourselves for IMPACT! If you’re a supporter of American Bird Conservancy, you may already have received your copy of our 2025 Impact Report in your mailbox — packed full of the bird conservation impact made possible by your generous support. 🎥 Explore the Report: bit.ly/4biMS2u
Love marshes? Help monitor them. Volunteer surveyors needed at marshes throughout the Great Lakes states and in Ontario. Learn more at buff.ly/u0t2OEO , see routes at buff.ly/CFWg0Bh, register at buff.ly/XzqjfC0 P.S., Please share. #Birds #Frogs #Science #Conservation #GetOutside
I know giving up hope is the last thing we should do, but it’s hard. 😭🪶 My favorite parrot species are located in the places with the most loss.
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Make Your Bird Recordings Sound Their Best - eBird
A few simple actions can transform your field recording into a resource that helps birders and scientists for years to come. Properly leveled audio offers an easier listening experience for identifica...
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As a new study finds that billions fewer birds are flying through North America compared to a decade ago, a Republican-led House committee is holding a hearing as part of a plan to undermine the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. More here: biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press... #birds
This week, the USFWS announced the removal of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken from the Endangered Species Act. The species has lost more than 90% of its historic numbers due to loss and fragmentation of grassland habitats across five western states. More about the Lesser Prairie-Chicken: bit.ly/403xzFX
