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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🎉 A wonderful evening celebrating excellence across the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences! 👉 agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/10/01/c... #TAMUECCB #AGLSAggies #TexasAM #AggieExcellence
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🎉 Congratulations to ECCB Ph.D. student Adekola Owoyemi on being selected for the 2026–2027 Tom Slick Graduate Research Fellowship! We’re proud to celebrate Adekola’s achievement and look forward to seeing where his research leads next! #TAMUECCB #AGLSAggies #Ecology #Research #Graduate
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Congratulations to Oluwaseun David Ajileye on being named a 2026–2027 Mobil Aggies Future Faculty Fellow (F3)! 🎉 👉 grad.tamu.edu/funding/curr... #TAMUECCB #TAMUEEB #AGLSAggies #Ecology #Research
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Howdy! We hope you can join us on October 2 for the ECCB Friday Seminar! 📅 Friday, October 2 📍 WFES 411 or Zoom 🕛 12:30 - 1:30 PM Full schedule and details on our website. 🔗 tx.ag/eccbfriday26 We look forward to seeing you. #TAMUECCB #Ecology #ConservationBiology #Science #Research
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Howdy! We hope you can join us on September 30 for the ABS Hour! 📅 Wednesday, September 30 📍 WFES 119 or Zoom 🕒 3:00 - 4:00 PM Full schedule and details on our website. 🔗 tx.ag/abshour26 We look forward to seeing you. #TAMUECCB #ABSHour #Biodiversity #Conservation #Science #Research
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Congratulations to Maria Alejandra Hurtado Materon on receiving the 2026 U.S. Senator Phil Gramm Doctoral Fellowship Award! 🎉 👉 grad.tamu.edu/aggie-life/n... #TAMUECCB #TAMUEEB #AGLSAggies #Biodiversity #Conservation
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Howdy! We hope you can join us on September 25 for the ECCB Friday Seminar! 📅 Friday, September 25 📍 WFES 411 or Zoom 🕛 12:30 - 1:30 PM Full schedule and details on our website. 🔗 tx.ag/eccbfriday26 We look forward to seeing you. #TAMUECCB #Ecology #ConservationBiology #Science #Research
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Howdy! We hope you can join us on September 23 for the ABS Hour! 📅 Wednesday, September 23 📍 WFES 119 or Zoom 🕒 3:00 - 4:00 PM Full schedule and details on our website. 🔗 tx.ag/abshour26 We look forward to seeing you. #TAMUECCB #ABSHour #Biodiversity #Conservation #Science #Research
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Howdy! We hope you can join us on September 18 for the ECCB Friday Seminar! 📅 Friday, September 18 📍 WFES 411 or Zoom 🕛 12:30 - 1:30 PM Full schedule and details on our website. 🔗 tx.ag/eccbfriday26 We look forward to seeing you. #TAMUECCB #Ecology #ConservationBiology #Science #Research
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Howdy! We hope you can join us on September 16 for the ABS Hour! 📅 Wednesday, September 16 📍 WFES 119 or Zoom 🕒 3:00 - 4:00 PM Full schedule and details on our website. 🔗 tx.ag/abshour26 We look forward to seeing you. #TAMUECCB #ABSHour #Biodiversity #Conservation #Science #Research
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Howdy! We hope you can join us on September 11 for the ECCB Friday Seminar! 📅 Friday, September 11 📍 WFES 411 or Zoom 🕛 12:30 - 1:30 PM Full schedule and details on our website. 🔗 tx.ag/eccbfriday26 We look forward to seeing you. #TAMUECCB #Ecology #ConservationBiology #Science #Research
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🎉 Congratulations to ECCB graduate student Carmen Reisdorf on her new publication! The study explores how Northern Mockingbird mimicry can affect automated bioacoustic species classification. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #TAMUECCB #AvianResearch #Bioacoustics #Ornithology
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Mimetic birdsong affects automated bioacoustic species classification: A case study using the Northern Mockingbird, a ubiquitous North American mimic
While automated bioacoustic species classifiers play a growing role in avian population monitoring, they can produce false positive misclassifications…
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Howdy! We hope you can join us for the ABS Hour! 📅 Wednesday, September 9 📍 WFES 119 or Zoom 🕒 3:00 - 4:00 PM Full schedule and details on our website. 🔗 tx.ag/abshour26 We look forward to seeing you. Photo: Amanda Stronza #TAMUECCB #ABSHour #Biodiversity #Conservation #Science #Research
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🦇 BATS: Superheroes of the Night Discover the fascinating world of bats through science, art, and storytelling! Photo by: José G. Martínez-Fonseca #TAMUECCB #Bats #BatConservation #Biodiversity #Superheroes #Art
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Howdy! We hope you can join us on September 4 for the ECCB Friday Seminar! 📅 Friday, September 4 📍 WFES 411 or Zoom 🕛 12:30 - 1:30 PM Full schedule and details on our website. 🔗 tx.ag/eccbfriday26 We look forward to seeing you. #TAMUECCB #Ecology #ConservationBiology #Science #Research
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Howdy! We hope you can join us for the ABS Hour! 📅 Wednesday, September 2 📍 WFES 119 or Zoom 🕒 3:00 - 4:00 PM Full schedule and details on our website. 🔗 tx.ag/abshour26 We look forward to seeing you. Photo: Amanda Stronza #TAMUECCB #ABSHour #Biodiversity #Conservation #Science #Research
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🌿 Interested in pursuing graduate studies in Ecology and Conservation Biology at Texas A&M? Interested in joining us? Fill out the form to register. 🔗 tx.ag/eccbgrwebinar26 We look forward to meeting you! #TAMUECCB #GraduateStudies #Ecology #ConservationBiology
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
ECCB’s Dr. Amanda Stronza shares her expertise on #HumanWildlifeCoexistence and the challenges of #wildlife management as #wildfires reshape shared landscapes. Read more via The Arizona Republic: www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... #TAMUECCB #WildlifeConservation #ConservationBiology
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Arizona kills a bear displaced by wildfire. Why that's the policy
State officials said the bear didn't respond to attempts to drive him out of a neighborhood. The only option was to euthanize him.
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🍂 A new semester is here! 🌿 Wishing our ECCB community a successful Fall 2026 semester! Join us for the Fall 2026 ECCB Friday Seminar Series Full schedule 👇 🔗 tx.ag/eccbfriday26 We look forward to seeing you this fall! #TAMUECCB #Ecology #ConservationBiology #Science #Research
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
🍂 A new semester is here! 🌿 Wishing our ECCB community a successful Fall 2026 semester! Join us for the Fall 2026 ABS Hour Seminar Series Full schedule 👇 🔗 tx.ag/abshour26 We look forward to seeing you. #TAMUECCB #ABSHour #Biodiversity #Conservation #Science #Research
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🌿 Welcome to ECCB, Dr. Dawson White! Dr. Dawson White has joined the ECCB, bringing his expertise in botany, biodiversity, and plant collections to Aggieland. Learn more about him in AgriLife Today: agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/08/21/d... #TAMUECCB #Aggieland #AgriLife #Botany #Biodiversity
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New botanist aims to revitalize herbarium collections for Texas A&M AgriLife - AgriLife Today
Dawson White brings global plant systematics expertise to Texas A&M to revitalize herbarium collections and research.
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🌎 ECCB expertise on the global stage! Dr. Raghavan Srinivasan joined leading digital modeling scientists in Greece to share expertise in watershed modeling, water resources, and environmental management. agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/08/12/t... #TAMUECCB #AgriLife #WaterResources
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Top digital modeling scientists share expertise in Greece - AgriLife Today
Soil and Water Assessment Tool conference covers latest science around the Texas A&M AgriLife Research-developed tool.
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Welcome to ECCB, Ags! 👍🌿 We kicked off the semester by welcoming our new students to the ECCB community! We’re excited to have you with us and can’t wait to see what you’ll discover, learn, and accomplish along the way. Welcome to ECCB & Gig ’em! 👍 #TAMUECCB #HowdyWeek #Aggieland #AGLSAggies
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
WELCOME BACK, AGS! 👍 A new semester is here! New classes. New ideas. New discoveries. New opportunities. Welcome to the Fall 2026 semester from the Department of Ecology & Conservation Biology! Let’s make it a great one. Gig ’em! 👍 #TAMUECCB #HowdyWeek #WelcomeAgs #Aggieland #Fall2026
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Recognition today. Opportunities for a lifetime. 🌎 📅 Application deadline: September 20, 2026 🔗 Learn more and view the application requirements through the link below. eccb.tamu.edu/wp-content/u... #TAMUECCB #GammaSigmaTheta #GIS #GeospatialTechnology #STEM #HonorSociety
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Howdy! Join us for the ECCB Open House 2026 on Friday, August 21! We can’t wait to see you there! All details are on our website. 🔗 eccb.tamu.edu/new-student-... #TAMUECCB #OpenHouse #Ecology #Conservation #Biology #Explore #Discover #Aggieland #Howdy #TAMU
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🐦 New #research from the Grace Lab is helping uncover a previously undocumented parasite found in black skimmers, offering important insights into the health and conservation of this declining coastal bird species. 🔗 vetmed.tamu.edu/news/press-r... #TAMUECCB #Conservation #Parasite #Seabird
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Texas A&M Scientists Discover Previously Unknown Parasite Linked To Coastal Seabird Deaths
Texas A&M researchers discovered a previously unknown parasite in black skimmers, offering new clues about chick deaths and coastal seabird conservation.
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🎉 Congrats to #TAMUECCB student Carmen Reisdorf! Carmen received the "Nancy Klamm Undergraduate Presentation Award" at #AFOWOS2026 🏆 Avian vocal mimicry affects automated bioacoustic classification: A case study with a North American mimic. @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social @fieldornith.bsky.social
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
🎨 Art and science come together in Downtown Bryan. This mural celebrates the connection between creativity, research, and the natural world. Read more: agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/07/31/a... #TAMUECCB #Art #Science #Communication #AgriLife #Bryan
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A downtown Bryan mural brings art and science to life - AgriLife Today
Texas A&M student blends art, a love for animals and science for elementary students to learn with a mural in downtown Bryan
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Texas forests support both biodiversity and local communities. Learn more about their ecological and economic impact in the latest Texas A&M AgriLife Today story: agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/07/28/t... #TexasForests #Ecology #ForestConservation #TAMUECCB
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Texas forest industry continues large economic, ecological impacts - AgriLife Today
The Texas forest industry continues on a steady trajectory thanks to ongoing demand for construction, said a Texas A&M Forest Service expert.
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Lee Fitzgerald and his co-authors on their latest publication. The study has also been featured by the IUCN, highlighting its contribution to global conservation research. Read more: iucn.org/news/202607/... #TAMUECCB #Research #Conservation #IUCN #Ecology
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Global study suggests most reptile leather trade is biologically sustainable
A new study published in Nature has found that the international trade in reptile skins for leather is, for most traded species, sustainable and not a primary driver of extinction risk.
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
An unforgettable evening beneath the Texas sky. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a memorable experience. #PurpleMartins #BirdFriendlyCampus #BirdCityTexas #TAMUECCB #Aggieland
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🌿 Please join us in welcoming Zhongqian "Zoe" Cheng, Ph.D., assistant professor of forestry in the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology. Read more in the Texas A&M AgriLife Today feature: agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/07/10/n... #TAMUECCB #Forestry #Ecology #Conservation #AgriLifeResearch
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
50,000 Purple Martins. One unforgettable summer evening. 🐦 📅 July 22 RSVP and all info 👉 linktr.ee/tamu_eccb We look forward to celebrating this extraordinary migration with you! #PurpleMartins #BirdFriendlyCampus #BirdCityTexas #TAMUECCB #Aggieland #Conservation #Biodiversity #CollegeStation
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Yorzinski and her collaborators on their latest publication! "Numerical competence in peafowl: small quantity discrimination" 📖 Read the publication: link.springer.com/article/10.1... #TAMUECCB #Research #BehavioralEcology #Science #ResearchSpotlight
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Numerical competence in peafowl: small quantity discrimination - Animal Cognition
The ability to discriminate numbers is widespread across taxonomically diverse animals. Some animals may have evolved enhanced numerical abilities to cope with specific social or ecological challenges...
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Howdy! The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology invites you to Hayden Roberts’ dissertation defense on Friday, June 12, at 10:00 AM at WFES 411 or via Zoom. We hope to see you there! #TAMUECCB #Ecology #Students #Thesis #Thesisdefense #Agrilife
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Shruthi Srinivasan, Geospatial Analyst & Lecturer! Shruthi has been named a recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Geospatial Educator Award, presented at the GeoEdC Conference and supported by the National Science Foundation. #TAMUECCB #GIS #Ecology #Conservation #GeoEdC
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Howdy! The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology invites you to Veronica Mayer's M.S. thesis defense on Monday, June 8, at 12:00 PM at WFES 411 or via Zoom. We hope to see you there! #TAMUECCB #Ecology #Students #Thesis #Thesisdefense #Agrilife
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
🎉Congratulations to ECCB graduate student Makayla Roberts on being selected as a recipient of the Fred Case Grant, awarded by the Native Orchid Conference. We look forward to seeing the impact of your research. Learn more: www.nativeorchidconference.org/fred-case-gr... #TAMUECCB #NativeOrchids
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Howdy! The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology invites you to Meghan Booknis' M.S. thesis defense on Friday, May 29, at 1:00 PM at WFES 119 or via Zoom. We hope to see you there! #TAMUECCB #Ecology #Students #Thesis #Thesisdefense #Agrilife
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🌿 The May 2026 edition of the ECCB Newsletter is now available! eccb.tamu.edu/2026/05/eccb... #TAMUECCB #Aggies #Ecology #ConservationBiology #Research #HigherEducation
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May 2026 Ecology and Conservation Biology Newsletter
Explore the May 2026 Ecology and Conservation Biology Newsletter from Texas A&M University featuring research, student achievements, faculty news, and ECCB updates.
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Howdy! The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology invites you to Miranda Peterson’s dissertation defense on Friday, May 15, at 1:30 PM at WFES 119 or via Zoom. We hope to see you there! #TAMUECCB #Ecology #Students #Thesis #Thesisdefense #Agrilife
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
🌿 ECCB student Skyler Nix received the 2026 Sustainability Champion Award from the Texas A&M Office of Sustainability and Campus Enrichment. Leading the Bird-Friendly Buildings Initiative, Skyler is helping create a safer campus for wildlife. 👏 #TAMUECCB #Sustainability #Aggies
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🎓🌿 ECCB Student Spotlight: Jenna Turpin Selected for the AAAS CASE Workshop in D.C.—one of only four graduate students chosen by the Texas A&M Graduate School across all STEM disciplines. Bridging science & policy. 👏 Congrats, Jenna! #TAMUECCB #Aggies #SciencePolicy
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🎉ECCB Excellence: Congrats to emeritus faculty member Dr. David D. Briske on two major honors—Paper of the Year and a Top 10 Most Cited Paper in 2025. 👏 Well-deserved recognition for impactful contributions to rangeland ecology and conservation. 👉 linktr.ee/tamu_eccb #TAMUECCB #ResearchExcellence
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
🪶 Beyond Black: How do crows see crow feathers? New research by Jessica L. Yorzinski & Anne B. Clark reveals crow feathers may be far more visually complex than they appear. 🔗 www.binghamton.edu/news/story/6... 🔗 nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #TAMUECCB #CrowResearch
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Howdy! The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology invites you to Katie Sanbonmatsu’s dissertation defense on Thursday, April 30, at 11:30 AM at WFES 336 or via Zoom. We hope to see you there! #TAMUECCB #Ecology #Students #Thesis #Thesisdefense #Agrilife
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We’re excited to share a unique science communication project led by Dr. Jessica Light, with contributions from graduate student Grace Martindale and Purple Turtle Art Studio. 🎨🔬 Discover how science meets art: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #TAMUECCB #Aggies #Ecology #ScienceandArt
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Howdy! We hope you can join us on April 24 for another Friday Seminar! This will be the final ECCB Seminar of Spring 2026. 📅 Friday, April 24 📍 WFES 411 or Zoom: linktr.ee/tamu_eccb 🕛 12:00 - 1:00 PM We hope to see you there! #TAMUECCB #Seminar #Ecology #Rangeland #Ecosystem #Agrivoltaics
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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology @tamueccb.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Howdy! The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology invites you to Jessica Amaya's M.S. thesis defense on Wednesday, April 22nd, at 10:00 AM at WFES 236 or via Zoom. We hope to see you there! #TAMUECCB #Ecology #Students #Thesis #Thesisdefense #Agrilife
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