Out in @natcomms.nature.com, a collaborative paper showing that, across 73 species (including common terns), warmer years are associated with earlier phenology, and that populations in which such an association was observed have often been stable or increasing: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

📢 We're looking for a PhD student to focus on habitat use of wintering Curlew in and around coastal SPAs. Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/CurlewPhD The student will be based at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and BTO, starting in October 2026 for four years. 📆 Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18 February #Ornithology

From the @ergabiodiv.bsky.social Sampling & Sample Processing Committee: recommendations to support both small-scale #biogenome projects & large initiatives onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #European Reference #Genome Atlas (ERGA)

Just a few more days to submit abstracts to #SMBE2026 in beautiful Copenhagen. 🗓️Deadline 3nd February We are organizing S01: Evolutionary-informed management of vulnerable populations in a rapidly changing world. Hope to see many of you there!

Are you working on biodiversity monitoring using genomics? Are you developing (AI)tools to track molecular change in declining populations? Are you employing novel methods to track molecular change during or after genetic decline? We would be happy to receive your submissions for #SMBE2026!

NEW PAPER: vitellogenin expression and DNA methylation in the VTG2 promoter changed between pre- and early breeding in dark-eyed juncos, indicating that liver epigenetic regulation may contribute to seasonal timing of reproduction. ➡️ vist.ly/4nzre #ornithology #birds #epigenetics 🪶

Come join us in beautiful Stockholm! A fun project using a cool system in a great place with an amazing supervisor - so many reasons to apply 🐟 🇸🇪

📣 Interested in a 4-year postdoc in the movement ecology group? @univie.ac.at is recruiting outstanding female researchers through the E-STEEM programme. @pesumas.bsky.social is a registered host and welcomes applications from potential candidates. careers.univie.ac.at/en/postdoc/e...

New publication: Local dominance predicts foraging decisions in a changing environment, by @keesvanoers.bsky.social and others. #climatechange #foodavailability #behavioralplasticity #parusmajor doi.org/10.1093/behe...

New publication: Early-life viability selection targets deleterious mutations in #exons, by @keesvanoers.bsky.social and others. #geneticmutation #evolution doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...

Interested in a PhD in ornithology? Funding available for projects at the interface of ecology, behaviour & evolution from Oct '26 working on long-term population studies of tits at Wytham, based in @biology.ox.ac.uk in the new Life & Mind Building in Oxford www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

This paper shows the importance of collaborations! Who knew a bunch of "leftover" fecal samples could turn out into such a cool paper. We found that lack of sleep and increased stress decrease diversity in the gut microbiotas of common mynas. nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

I am looking for a postdoc to work in our long-term system of food-caching mountain chickadees in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The expected start is April 2026. Please see details here: chickadeecognition.com/positions If interested and qualified, please contact me directly (email on the website).

This was an amazing project led by the @themanybirds.bsky.social A similar Behavioural test was done across over 130 bird species! Species with a more specialist diet and migratory species were more afraid of novelty near there familiar food source. 1/2

Come & work with us - fully funded 4 year PhD on Social Ageing: Social environment effects on senescence, using an epigenetic clock www.rug.nl/about-ug/wor... @rug.nl @david-s-richardson.bsky.social @keesvanoers.bsky.social @seychelleswarbler.bsky.social photo: @charlisdavies.bsky.social

Thanks @tonigabaldon.bsky.social and all others that contributed, for a wonderful #eseb2025 It was amazing!

✨Thank you all for an unforgettable #ESEB2025! The farewell dinner was the perfect ending: full of joy, good company, and some impressive dance moves. 🌍💫

So cool to see how my picture was used in all kinds of giveaways at the #ESEB stand at #ESEB2025

Check out our cover article in @evolletters.bsky.social, Size in the city: morphological differences between city and forest great tits have a genetic basis. By @babimt.bsky.social @keesvanoers.bsky.social @mevisser.bsky.social. academic.oup.com/evlett/artic...

New publication: Parental control: ecology drives #plasticity in parental response to #offspring signals, by @tjommem.bsky.social @keesvanoers.bsky.social and others. #feedingbehaviour #foodavailability doi.org/10.1093/behe...

New publication: Predicted deleterious mutations reveal the genetic architecture of male reproductive success in a #lekking bird, by @keesvanoers.bsky.social and others. #evolution #genetics #biodiversity doi.org/10.1038/s415...

Stijn Kouwenberg doing great presenting his first PhD poster at #EOU2025 collaboration @cyanistesnord.bsky.social @keesvanoers.bsky.social Cool work on #microbiome #heritability #physiology coming up

I'll be at #Evol2025, and would love to talk if you have submission ideas for the journal!!

I can only be proud of one of the best students I ever had! Ayke Haller did his 4-month internship with us, without knowledge on bioinformatics. Nog only did we write the first draft for this paper within the four months, Ayke also knew every paper and method out there. Working with ERCs is the best

Apart from the great joy on working together with @babimt.bsky.social and @mevisser.bsky.social, I am honored to be able to provide the cover image for this marvelous society journal!

PhD opportunity in genomics and behaviour at University of Cyprus! Join our team investigating the genomics of bird song and feather colour in Africa! More details at: www.tinkerbirds.com/join-us Application deadline Friday(!!) 16th May 2025. Apply here: applications.ucy.ac.cy/post.../MNG_...

Now published!!!! www.nature.com/articles/s41...

📢 Reminder to send abstracts to the Evolutionary Genomics symposium co-organized by EvolApp and MolEcol at #ESEB2025 in Barcelona! 🎤 Featuring outstanding guest speakers: Cameron Ghalambor and Santi González-Martinez 📅Deadline: 25 Apr 2025 w/ @cam-g.bsky.social @evoltree.bsky.social

🐦 Calling all Early Birds! ​(and t-shirt enthusiasts!) ​ Have you ever wanted to spread the love for #Evolution through your attire? At #ESEB2025 you can! Don’t miss the chance to buy our amazing t-shirt with your registration! 🌟​ ​ 🎟️ Secure your spot  👉🏻 https://eseb2025.com/registration/

Looking forward to this symposium, lots to learn and discuss about genome structure and evolution #SVs #ESEB2025 ( and thanks for the invitation)

🌍  Evolve at #ESEB2025 in #Barcelona! 🧬 This August, don’t miss the chance for one of the largest gatherings in  #EvolutionaryBiology in the vibrant city of #BCN! Enjoy discussions in the amazing backdrop of the mediterranean coast! 🎟️ Secure your spot 👉🏻 https://eseb2025.com/registration/

💡 Join us in Barcelona for a discussion on open research, scientific integrity, and inclusivity! Stay tuned for talk details, abstract submissions & more! #ESEB2025 #SORTEE #OpenScience #EcoEvoTransparency

Looking forward to this session - submit your talks!

🚨 Just under two weeks left to submit your abstract for ESEB2025 - don’t miss the chance to be part of the Symposium on the Evolution of Symbiosis and Interactions in Microbial Eukaryotes 🦠🔬 📅 Abstract deadline: April 25, 2025 🔗 More: eseb2025.com/list-of-symposia #ESEB25 #Symbiosis #ProtistOnSky

Temperatures are rising in the Netherlands and despite the very cold nights the first birds are laying eggs! 🥚🥚 First Great tit egg in the long term study this year was 30th of march which is a week later then the record first egg we had last year #breedingseason25

In this paper, we present the Sarah from a 3-year common garden experiment, including a food manipulation experiment during hand rearing. Tons of work by many people.

New publication: Size in the city: #morphological differences between city and forest great tits have a genetic basis, by @babimt.bsky.social @keesvanoers.bsky.social @mevisser.bsky.social and others. #urbanisation #eggmass #parusmajor #tarsuslength doi.org/10.1093/evle...

Happy to share the latest paper of @utkurhan.bsky.social In one of the Corona years one of our MSc students had the idea to measure the number of people that used our long-term nest box population of great tits, for recreational activities. (1/3) nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

New publication: Continent-Wide Drivers of Spatial Synchrony in Breeding Demographic Structure Across Wild Great Tit Populations, by @stefanvriend.bsky.social @mevisser.bsky.social @keesvanoers.bsky.social and others. #parusmajor #demography #agestructure #populationdynamics doi.org/10.1111/ele....

I am searching for a PhD candidate interested in investigating how knowledge of thermal physiology and ecology of wild pollinators can help promote biodiversity conservation 🐝 Dynamic thermal team at @biologylu.bsky.social. Apply by March 20 👇 I would appreciate a re-post!

📢 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN... ...for the BOU Summer Placement Scheme Financially supporting undergraduate students to carry out summer #ornithology research placements Application deadline: 31 March Guidelines & application form: bou.org.uk/funding/s...#ornithology 🪶 #ukbirds

New paper by @joewoodman.bsky.social showing the enormous power of combining long-term datasets answering essential questions in ecology and evolution! Proud to be part of this network @spibirds.bsky.social

🚨 new paper out! In this paper Bernice Sepers, Tjomme van Mastrigt, @christanioo.bsky.social and @keesvanoers.bsky.social show that an increased yolk testosterone decreases begging behavior and emphasized sex differences in body mass in great tit chicks. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

New publication: Geographic differences in the phenology of gonadal development and moult, but not of egg laying, are genetically based in a small #songbird, by @mevisser.bsky.social @keesvanoers.bsky.social @melissahrowe.bsky.social @babimt.bsky.social a.o. #climatechange doi.org/10.1098/rspb...

Hilarious to claim a trend based on 1 effect estimate. And reminds me of this list: mchankins.wordpress.com/2013/04/21/s...

📣 We are recruiting! Please spread the word! We look to hire an associate professor in animal ecology, specializing in evolutionary ecology. Apply by Feb 7 2025. Come join us in Uppsala, Sweden! Application page and contact info 🔗👇 #ecology #evolution #job www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

The DOG supports its members with financial grants for #research projects. Current funding opportunities: - 5th Special Call: Ursula Honig Legacy Grant: €15,000 - 1st Research Grant 2025: €7,500 Application deadline: February 1, 2025. For more information, visit: www.do-g.de/forschungsfoerderung

📣 CALL FOR PAPERS 📣 Special issue: Novel insights and future directions in avian ecological epigenetics More info: www.avianbiology.org/authors/call... Guest editors: Bernice Sepers, Rebecca Chen, Kees van Oers, Caroline Isaksson Submission deadline: 1 October 2024 #ornithology #epigenetics

So great having Tom Gilbert here giving a fantastic first plenary explaining to the audience why we should study animal #microbiomes and how they are important in behavior and domestication. 🙏 Makes our job convincing people a lot easier! 😄🦠

Enjoyed a great “Evolution in Sweden 2025” conference in Linköping. Such an honor to give a plenary lecture for such a great group of scientists. Met several old friends and made some new ones! Thanks to Dominic Weight for inviting me. @susanjohnston.bsky.social @scilifelab.se