Robin Sinclair

Field Ecologist. He/they.

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

I'm very lucky to have a job that involves close encounters with wildlife, including handling animals, & to sometimes be able to share this.
Importantly, this work is done by trained staff with the required permits + following procedures to ensure animal welfare is maintained. 👇

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

As with all the footage I post from work: animals are handled by or under the supervision of trained staff for monitoring/research purposes, with the required permits & animal ethics approvals in place. Handling is kept to the minimum required to collect monitoring data.

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

@metrotrains Shout out to the person doing the announcements on platform 8/9 when this was going on: clear and frequent updates and just a hint of well-warranted exasperation reflecting the general mood at the station 🙂

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

@stitcherbinch And completely free!

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

Born to ride the Metro Tunnel, forced to ride the #10 bus from Casuarina to Darwin City.

(Happy Metro Tunnel day to all those celebrating - I'm only a little bit jealous)

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

@h_j_sinclair Lol

[Australian Wildlife Conservancy @awconservancy]

Looking for a fulfilling internship that will have you make a REAL difference in Australian conservation? Look no further! Applications are now open for AWC’s Annual Internship Program. Find out more and submit your application 👉 https://t.co/kmvLNlzm1J

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

@stitcherbinch Banger tweet

[Australian Wildlife Conservancy @awconservancy]

Mt Gibson (WA) is calling – but only for one more month this year 🏕️🦜 Camper Paul came for the peace, quiet, and bird photography… and left with his wish list complete: Mulga Parrots, Regent Parrots, Pink Cockatoos + more.

P Swan/#AWC

#BirdsOfAustralia #CampingAus

[Australian Wildlife Conservancy @awconservancy]

Our photographer, Brad Leue, says that Mt Gibson is one of few places where visiting just feels like Christmas. Hear his experiences snapping the sanctuary 👉 https://t.co/sBJbfkiebr

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

Last week we conducted the first deliberate release of Woylies outside the predator-proof fenced area at Mt Gibson. I'm incredibly proud to have been part of this project which has been years in the making and is a major milestone for AWC's species reintroduction program.

[Australian Wildlife Conservancy @awconservancy]

Woylies (Brush-tailed Bettongs) have been released OUTSIDE the feral predator-free fence at Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary in WA.

The is the first predation-size species to make the move in an attempt to reestablish populations beyond the fence.

More 👉 https://t.co/kytqCZySKe

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

@EdnaSinclair6 @awconservancy Very! It's great to see them all doing so well.

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

@awconservancy #DreamTeam

[Australian Wildlife Conservancy @awconservancy]

Results are in for our annual mammal survey at Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary.

Of the 580 animals caught over just four nights, 455 were Woylies! High capture rates across species offer valuable data on how wildlife are tracking—especially after recent drought years.

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

Sighting and pics by yours truly 🙂

[Australian Wildlife Conservancy @awconservancy]

We’ve spotted the Western Bowerbird at Mount Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time... and what a treasure this treasure hunter is! This species decorates its bower with green, silver and white objects, carefully chosen to make its fuchsia crest pop for potential mates.

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

@knightd73 Peregrines make a pretty solid effort with the feral pigeons in a lot of places

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

Was out the back of my house and heard a loud whooshing sounds. Looked up just in time to see this peregrine take down a grey teal mid-flight.
Bad day to be a teal.

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

@EdnaSinclair6 @awconservancy So cute! And very strange to find them climbing trees!

[Australian Wildlife Conservancy @awconservancy]

Hickory dickory dock, the mouse ran up the... tree! 🐁 Australia’s ground-dwelling hopping mice were recorded for the first time climbing trees for food at Mt Gibson in WA. Read more: https://t.co/P4z0sb7lOK

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

@EdnaSinclair6 Thank you, Granny!

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

A wee personal update: I'm moving to Darwin!
After three wonderful years at Mt Gibson, it's time for a change of scenery. I'll still be working for AWC as a Field Ecologist, but I'll be working across the properties and partnerships in the Top End.
🌞🐊

[Robin Sinclair @RobinSSci]

@knightd73 Thank you! I will try to stay sane aha