Ian Orchardson

Global Biodiversity Conservation MSc graduate

[Ian Orchardson @ConservatIan]

Might need to try this one

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@RebeccaWildlife @Etsy Illegal seahorse trade is still a surprisingly massive business in Europe, it's depressing

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@andewanderer @n8ture_al They are, but in a lot of western countries Black and other minority ethnic people are more likely to live in cities than in rural areas

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@andewanderer @n8ture_al Speaking from my own experience, Ilit's more that activities like birdwatching, hiking, camping etc. are seen as "not for black people".

[Dr. Nicola Smith @Nicola_S_Smith]

I'm a coral reef and invasion ecologist. I was born and raised in The Bahamas but I study in Canada. I'm happiest around water, particularly the ocean. #BlackInNature #BlackAFinSTEM

[Baiyinah Abdullah @baylikesbirds]

This week is #BlackBirdersWeek ! It is an opportunity for us to showcase blk joy in nature, black birders, and blk scientists! First, an introduction. I’m a Texas high school biology teacher holding a special interest in birds and environmental justice!

#BlackInNature

[N. Fontaine @haalimifolia]

It was once said to me that I go outside too much...I thought, what does going outside too much even mean? #BlackInNature #BlackBirdersWeek #BlackLivesMatter #Ecology #BlackandSTEM
@BlackAFinSTEM

Here I am installing a beaver dam flow device

[Al_Troutman M.Sc. @n8ture_al]

Hey y’all I’m Alex and coincidentally my last name is Troutman and I’m a wildlife Biologist ! As a part of #BlackBirdersWeek with #BlackAFinSTEM today I’ll be showcasing #blackinNature form my perspective. To start off here are two species I’ve worked with so far

[Kye Davies @wildearthnotes]

From young, I fostered a deep and abiding love for the natural world.

Exploring landscapes; appreciating the beauty of all life through my parents.

Now, I research how #rewilding our land with keystone species can help wildlife to thrive

#BlackInNature #BlackandSTEM #beavers

[Ian Orchardson @ConservatIan]

It's amazing how far climate change denying rhetoric has come in the last few years. From "It's a hoax" to "It's not that serious, stop overreacting", to my new favourite "It's all China's fault!"

[mr. born to lose @mrborn2loseher]

YOOOO, this cockatoo is deadass tearing down anti-bird spikes 😂😂😂

he said fuck the police

[Ian Orchardson @ConservatIan]

I'm a real scientist now

[Izzy Taylor @IzzyT1993]

Looking forward to presenting the results of our survey at the #YoungNatureUK symposium tomorrow! Our full report can be found at https://t.co/ot3YpSkIYx

[Ian Orchardson @ConservatIan]

@ThreeFiveKu

[Caster Semenya @MightyCaster]

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@BexOSullivan I can't believe someone peer reviewed this and thought it was legit.

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It is literally the Sarlacc from Return of the Jedi.

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Rewatching Blue Planet II. I can confirm that the Bobbit worm is easily one of the top 10 scariest animals alive

[The Living Coast UNESCO Biosphere @LivingCoastUK]

"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees"
https://t.co/R7IyySGlmx

[Ian Orchardson @ConservatIan]

If humans are so intelligent, how were snails the first animals to crack time travel? 🤔

[Ian Orchardson @ConservatIan]

Now that I have officially submitted my reflection of my Twitter activity, should I keep running this account?