Tess McNeill

Science & Art, BSc (botany)🌱DipFAD (drawing)✍️interested in geography, books & film

[Tess McNeill @tessmcneill]

On the trail of a smokey sunrise I walked out to photograph the summer butterflies & found a white-bellied sea-eagle moored in a gum tree; he had waited out a storm & as the rain eased & the wind rose away he dipped his wings into the breeze & rowed across the bay.#wildoz #birds

[International Statistical Ecology Conference(ISEC) @ISEC_stats_ecol]

Abstract submission is open until May 1 for the International Statistical Ecology Conference: https://t.co/Z8gaLQq8Vx

We've got 14 workshops, 6 plenary speakers, new partnerships in the works, & will have a limited # of scholarships available for students.

#ISEC2027

[Biodiversity Heritage Library @BioDivLibrary]

Charting the course to a strong and sustainable future. Exciting conversations are underway. As part of the #BHLTransition from Smithsonian hosting, we’re seeking ambitious ideas for BHL’s future. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/J9SzgomCup #ILoveBHL

[The Observer New Review @ObsNewReview]

The Herds makes the case for public art

This extraordinary troupe of puppet animals, travelling 12,500 miles from the Congo basin to the Arctic and arriving in London next week, transform each city they charge through.

https://t.co/sAPACEBvY9

[Esri Conservation @Esri_Conserv]

In their own words—

Read interviews with the twelve winners of the 2024 ArcGIS #StoryMaps Competition.

Take away storytelling tips and inspiration for your next story. https://t.co/lhQW86nWDZ

[Australian Science Teachers Association @ASTA_online]

🚀 Early bird registrations for ConASTA 72 close on Mon 5 May!

Join us in Perth for ConASTA 72: Eyes to the Future (7–10 July 2025)! Explore cutting-edge science, keynotes & workshops & network with top educators. 🌏🔬

Register now 👉 https://t.co/EShUvLaciu

#CONASTA72 #STEM

[Tess McNeill @tessmcneill]

A guide to flammable garden plants in
- list of plants https://t.co/9UDHAqCWvR via @issuu

[E/V Nautilus @EVNautilus]

Attention #teachers and informal #educators, #sciencecommunicators, and #artists! You can now apply for a PAID #ScienceCommunicationFellowship to sail aboard #EVNautilus in 2025. Learn more and apply by January 3 at https://t.co/9mJ9kif611

[IECA @the_ieca]

Deadline Extended to Nov 7! COCE 2025 has sparked big interest & many questions. We want to ensure all voices are included, & give more time to get creative! 🌍 Submit now! #environmentalcomm #Sustainability

[Arko Lucieer @TerraLuma]

Distinguished Prof. Jamie Kirkpatrick passed away yesterday. A beloved colleague at the heart of our School for 50+ years @UTAS_ , his kindness, dedication, and commitment to the Tasmanian environment will not be forgotten. He will be missed.

[Geoneon @geoneon_earth]

The 2024 Greater Hobart Bushfire Exposure Index is LIVE!
Explore bushfire severity & exposure for 94k+ buildings across 132 suburbs, including new areas. Check out the platform now: https://t.co/Dv2OJj7Mmi
#Bushfire #ClimateRisk #Tasmania #Geospatial

[The Laurel Prize @laurelprize]

We're delighted to announce the winners of our 2024 prize, this year's prize was judged by Chair @arshi_mona, @CarolineBirdUK, & @kwamedawes 🌿

[Atlas of Living Aust @atlaslivingaust]

Want to learn wildlife sound recording techniques? 🎶🎙️

Acoustic monitoring & soundscapes are great ways to collect biodiversity data! 📊

The @MacaulayLibrary @ @CornellBirds are hosting sound recording workshops in 🇦🇺 this December. 🧑‍🏫

Read more:

https://t.co/sE6fIKcCz0

[Vishnu Prahalad @vishnu_prahalad]

🆕 paper on mammals using #saltmarshes in Tasmania and their grazing effect on #Tecticornia shrubs that are regenerating post #restoration. @Sciences_UTAS https://t.co/4Eu3KKzXsb 1/3

[IECA @the_ieca]

Calling all environmental artists, activists, and educators! COCE 2025 invites creative and practical proposals. Unconventional ideas and traditional panels are encouraged.
🗓️ Deadline: 31 Oct 2024
🔗 https://t.co/n1YnMGrWAw
#COCE2025 #EnvironmentalCommunication

[Consilience ~ peer-reviewed science poetry journal @ConsilienceJrnl]

🐞Submissions are open for science themed artwork & poetry!🐞

The theme for Issue 19 is ‘Insects’- submissions will close on Sunday 6th, October 12:00 BST. Please submit your poetry and/or artwork on our website 👉 https://t.co/Hk6z9eRBZf

#scicomm #SciArt #poetrycommunity

[Catherine Young @CatMYoung]

It's #WhereWhereWedgie survey time in Tassie! Getting out to find those wedge-tailed eagles in square 631

[Atlas of Living Aust @atlaslivingaust]

🕷️💙 We've uploaded >55k new records to the ALA this week including new species occurrence records & images from @QVMAG!

Check out the data records here: 🔗 https://t.co/6iRTkSFRqM

[BHL Australia @bhl_au]

Our @PRO_Vic-funded "Capturing the history of Victoria's Field Naturalists Project" is flying along. Our Victorian Field Naturalists Collection on the @BioDivLibrary website now contains 1,088 volumes & 18,868 pages. Find them here: https://t.co/oih8xi8YK6 cc @atlaslivingaust

[Aust War Memorial @AWMemorial]

We are excited to share Transcribe, our new online transcription platform, has launched!

💌 Join us in transcribing thousands of love letters, diaries and documents sent from the front lines and help preserve Australia’s history.

Sign up today, visit https://t.co/RLp8FyXMcL

[Tess McNeill @tessmcneill]

@mesoepi @BobBrownFndn The bird in this picture is a musk lorikeet.