New story out - For Audubon Magazine, I covered a booming invasive bird population in California, with some great input from @ajshultz622.bsky.social and the fine folks at eBird. www.audubon.org/magazine/non...

Upon learning that yesterday would be my last day as a program officer at the National Science Foundation, I shared this parting message with my colleagues. The next few months will be frenetic and stressful for them. Here are some things that you can do to help them with the mission ahead. (1)

The Democrats on the House Science Committee have set up a website to collect stories from fired federal employees, anonymously if desired. Please amplify. (This helps the lawyers establish standing for bringing legal cases against the administration!) democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings

“Access to the Award Cash Management Service (ACM$) has been restored and the system is available to accept payment requests as of 12:00 PM ET on February 2, 2025.” new.nsf.gov/executive-or...

Interested in attending #Evol2025 but need help with caregiving costs? Apply for the SSE Caregiver Award, which provides up to $500 for caregiving costs while attending virtually or in person. Deadline: March 15 https://buff.ly/4ayQxbG @evolmtg.bsky.social

What a lovely photo from one of our museum specimens.

BREAKING: AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs and engage more people in the enjoyment, protection and study of birds. americanornithology.org/about/englis... #BirdNames