Finella Blair

Conservation scientist, relational database nerd & traveller, particularly interested in technology, data capture and management in field conservation projects

[Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @ARC_Bytes]

📣 TWO WEEKS LEFT! 🐸🐍
Registration for #HWM2023 closes on Sun 22nd Jan; book soon to avoid disappointment! Don't forget ARC Members, members of @ARGroupsUK & #students get a discount. Find out more at https://t.co/sBDZOOhRBc
@BritishHerpSoc @HerpSocIreland @WCHerp #herpetology

[About East Grinstead @AboutEG]

Another example of new building taking place in a river basin, formerly the site of a watermill and millpond. The planners' assessment of the flood risk there was ridiculous. It has a long history of flooding.

[Mike Hudson @DrMike_Hudson]

Come and work with @DurrellWildlife Madagascar! Research, Reintroductions & Really great colleagues. What more could you want? Get in touch if you want to know more. https://t.co/BU0s7MdSb9

[Finella Blair @finellab]

@OxfordEcosystem @ioliverasmenor @terhiriutta Congratulations both of you!

[Finella Blair @finellab]

@DurrellWildlife @JerseyGorilla @ITVChannelTV Well done Will!

[Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust @DurrellWildlife]

⭐ We’re hiring! ⭐

Are you ready for an exciting new opportunity? We’re looking for people to join our dedicated team and be part of our mission to save endangered wildlife around the world.

Check out our latest roles 👇
https://t.co/cpLKVGaolE

[Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust @DurrellWildlife]

This week, in celebration of #InternationalWomensDay we will be interviewing some of the amazing women at Durrell. 🙋‍♀️

First up, we have Senior Bird Keeper and manager of the chough reintroduction project - Liz Corry.

Full interview 👇
https://t.co/9QAR94hXiG

#IWD2021

[Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust @DurrellWildlife]

“When you appreciate and have conviction for what you do, you always manage to find the motivation.”

Our next inspirational woman is Hanitra Rakotojaona who leads our conservation livelihoods work in Madagascar. 🌱

Full interview 👇
https://t.co/AzO9D7hZNj

#IWD2021

[Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust @DurrellWildlife]

Next in our series of inspirational women is Lucy Groves @lucyinthewild, Project Officer for @ProjectStork. 🐦

Lucy plays a key role in the work to establish a breeding population of white storks in South East England.

Full interview 👇
https://t.co/XnGpHB009r

#IWD2021

[Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust @DurrellWildlife]

Next in our interview series is Saphira Hunt - Project Officer in Saint Lucia.

Saphira is responsible for making sure our projects on the island run smoothly and have the resources they need to be successful. 🐍

Read her full interview 👇
https://t.co/XnGpHB009r

#IWD2021

[Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust @DurrellWildlife]

In the fifth post in our series for #InternationalWomensDay, we introduce Rachel Hughes.

Rachel is responsible for developing Durrell’s new carbon offsetting programme, Rewild Carbon. 🌳

Read the full interview 👇
https://t.co/XnGpHB009r

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2021

[Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust @DurrellWildlife]

Fi Marchant is the Conservation Learning Manager based at @Jersey Zoo.

Find out how Fi has faced the challenges of the past year having to go virtual, as well as her advice for anyone seeking a career in animal education. 👇
https://t.co/XnGpHB009r

#IWD2021

[Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust @DurrellWildlife]

“If you really want it, do not give up. “

In the final interview for our #InternationalWomensDay series, Helen Gath talks about her role as Conservation Training Officer at @Durrell_Academy & her advice for anyone seeking a career in conservation.
👇
https://t.co/XnGpHB009r

[Finella Blair @finellab]

Proud to be featured by @DurrellWildlife in their series of blog posts about Durrell women for #IWD2021 with some amazing colleagues, @HelenClaireGath, @Corry_Liz, @lucyinthewild , Hanitra, Saphira,Fi and Rachel. Going back to study @DICE_Kent at 50 changed my life!

[Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust @DurrellWildlife]

“Take all the opportunities you are offered, & if you can't initially get a job in conservation, don't underestimate the useful skills you can develop in business roles.”

Check out the latest blog from our Data Specialist Finella Gray. 👇
https://t.co/XnGpHB009r

#IWD2021

[Lucy Lapwing @Lucy_Lapwing]

My pockets are *always* full of nature treasures. Acorns, feathers & even owl pellets (ha). Recently there's been another item my fingers find in there. 3 weeks ago, whilst birdwatching on my local patch, something horrible happened to me. I'm fine & won't go (1/6) #SarahEverard

[Katherine Mullin @KatRibbetsOn]

Just published my first PhD related paper in @HerpNotes 'First amphibian inventory of one of Madagascar’s smallest protected areas, Ankafobe, extends the range of the Critically Endangered Anilany helenae' @DurrellWildlife @mobotgarden https://t.co/Fz4CwMSgQU

[White Stork Project @ProjectStork]

The 1st of our volunteer highlights is the work being carried out by Kevin & Barbara who are monitoring the storks using trail cameras.

Interesting behaviour, movement between sites & other species have been captured on camera!

@DurrellWildlife @KneppSafaris @Kph_Fox

[Tim R B Davenport @TimRBDavenport]

Six gorilla rangers killed in ambush at DR Congo's Virunga national park https://t.co/ZPDPB0ik80

[Finella Blair @finellab]

@AngeloRamy1 @DurrellWildlife Well done Felix!