[2birds1pencil]

*insert piping plover emojis here*

[arthur-dentist]

I'm literally working outside of work hours rn (taking a lil break) to enter plover data bc these little buggers are so busy rn I spend all of my time in the field

[isaacsapphire]

I adore that this got in front of someone who was indeed working plovertime.

[herpsandbirds]

Wilson's Plover (Anarhynchus wilsonia), chicks, family Charadriidae, order Charadriiformes, FL, USA

photographs by Igor Marach

[lovesicklobotomy]

[metal-autistic-coven]

Happy pride month to him

[depsidase]

[stormcided]

"Uh...nevermind"

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1997-2003)

"Doppelgangland" S3 E16 + "Checkpoint" S5 E12

[simkaye]

Pride prints are back in stock but leaving soon! 🐹🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[awesomecopper]

Cosmo is so over being in his quarantine room. If I'm carrying something when I visit him he's sometimes successful in his escape attempts, running a few feet or so before I scoop him back up. This evening after lots of playtime I go to leave. Frog is waiting on the banister outside the room as usual (she's very curious about what is inside the kitten room, especially when I'm in there though has not been present for the previous escapes). And Cosmo of course has his most successful escape attempt yet, bolting out and making it all the way to my bedroom before I catch him.

Frog is flabbergasted at seeing this thing run by. As I carry him back to his room she hisses at him and he hisses at her back and then she runs away down the stairs to escape the baby. So the introduction process may be set back a little 😭

[awesomecopper]

Attacked!

[pooblet]

dog astronaut mug by makeshiftpottery

omg the little squirrel 💖😭

[aropride]

if your animal is lying on the floor, furniture etc, it’s important to take a picture of them. then, if they move or shift in any way, it’s important to take another picture. with this technique, you can take many pictures of your animal

[glorf1ndel]

Happy pride month, y’all! 🏳️‍🌈 Boromir says “for Gondor and the gays!” 🌈

[adventuretfox]

Literally Lord Devinos🥲🥹

[mimibayra]

love her lots 💖

[awesomecopper]

Violence and mayhem!

[roseroyalty-moving]

when u touch an unaware cat and they make that small surprised sound reblog if u agree

[roseroyalty-moving]

[awesomecopper]

The newest addition to the family has arrived! Someone at work trapped a pregnant cat at his home and has been raising the litter. This little dude was delivered to me last night and now he's set up in the guest room. He's so tiny 🥺

[no-stupid-questions-official]

Wildlife conservationists: how'd you get into this profession and how much schooling do you have, (bachelor's, master's, PhD? Something else?)?

I'm considering getting a wildlife and fisheries conservation certificate from the university in town but I'm not sure if I should just go ahead and do an actual degree track instead. (I admit I don't have a particular job in mind yet, and the last time I went to college I dropped out due to mental health and financial issues. I don't want to tank again, especially after being burnt out from my full-time job, I imagine I need to take a few months before considering any coursework).

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[awesomecopper]

I'm a wildlife biologist with a master's degree. Having some formal degree definitely helps with getting a permanent position. I was given the advice to get a master's because wildlife focused positions are more competitive than other natural resources based jobs. Depending on the employer this may not be as needed. And if you are interested in a different natural resource than wildlife (forestry, hydrology, soils, etc.) this also may not be as needed. Once you land a permanent position experience matters more than the degree.

For many people their first few positions are seasonal ones that cover the field season. Depending on where you are in life this is definitely not ideal but for me this was actually a nice way to explore different areas to live and see how different agencies operate. I also did this part between finishing my bachelor's and starting my master's. This is also a nice way to get your toes wet and see if you even enjoy work within the conservation field before pursuing a full degree.

If you're in the US, the Texas A&M Job Board is a great resource for finding those early seasonal positions with a variety of employers. These opportunities are also throughout the country with even some that send you abroad. Best of luck to you whatever you decide!