Percy Ulsamer

A bit of a stretch but anyone going birding in Rocky Mountain NP tomorrow? I really want to explore Trail Ridge Rd to try to see a ptarmigan but don't have a car! #AOS24

I'm presenting my research on Laysan Duck use of artificial water sources on Midway Atoll at tonight's poster session (7-9 pm) at #AOS24! Come say hi and learn about my favorite duck 🦆

I've already been quite busy with my research, Teaching Assistant responsibilities, and coursework, but I'm looking forward to where these next two years take me!

I also set up Song Meter Minis to collect more data and am currently experimenting with them to assess their use in forest bird surveys going forward.

As I've been away from Twitter, I've realized I've never shared my exciting news... I'm pursuing a MS at @UMaine! I'm currently studying birds as ecological indicators for different forest management activities in Maine.

@evornithology @AmOrnith It's my first conference...ever! I'm presenting the results of my undergrad research on Laysan Duck use of artificial water sources on Midway Atoll. My poster session is Friday night! You'll also see me around quite a bit as a volunteer.

OFFICIAL @AmOrnith #AOS24 ATTENDANCE THREAD! Who’s gonna be in Estes Park next week for the bird meeting? 🤚 Reply with your talk/poster info and retweet to spread the word! Looking forward to seeing everyone!!!

On my second to last day of work in Florida and searching for this nest specifically for almost a week...I finally found it today! My first Florida Grasshopper Sparrow nest I found on my own. Good luck little ones. I'll be rooting for this nest a thousand miles away.

No such thing as an ugly duckling. What type of ducklings have you seen in your area?

Excited to share I will be at #AOS24! This is the first science conference I have ever been to, aside from one day events, and I'm presenting a poster! I am super excited to get to learn more, meet new people, and do some birding in Colorado.

@evornithology I'm still waiting to hear back on the results of some travel grants, but it'd be nice to room with someone to save on costs!

Anyone headed to AOS #AOS24 in Estes Park want to share a lodge room? Looks like they can fit three people… Lemme know! meeting.americanornithology.org/participate/ac…

Accidentally found my first Common Nighthawk nest today! Can you spot the eggs and the parent?

Guess who's going to their first ornithology conference...with a poster to present!

@evornithology @TheBirdist Excuse me...they're perfect, just the way they are

@TheBirdist Hideous

had just the least colorful Pine Warbler I've ever seen in my backyard just now. Presumed first year female with just no yellow anywhere.

I have some exciting news to share in these upcoming weeks. I'm leaving Florida early to pursue an incredible opportunity back in Maine! While I've enjoyed the birds of Florida, I am excited to get to work with the forests and songbirds of the northeast again.

Last night, I had the opportunity to participate in a Florida Bonneted Bat emergence survey! They're an endangered species endemic to Florida. You can see the bat poke their face out of the hole before jumping out and another one take their place. 🦇

Checked in on a Florida Grasshopper Sparrow nest and had four little faces looks right back up to me! These four nestlings are at least 7 days old, meaning they may fledge any day now. They grow quite fast!

😺 Who is ready for a wildlife rescue story? Been excited to share this one all weekend, and now seems like as good of a time as any to pounce onto your timeline. Check out these two yearling mountian lions that couldn’t get out of the spillway Friday at Vallecito Reservoir…

Do you like birds and also want to help with a neuroscience study? This takes 15 minutes. I love this project. (Check out their previous research, too!) Link to the online study: birdingstudies.com (Do it on a laptop/computer because it needs a physical keyboard.)

For the first time, my research got accepted for a poster presentation at a conference and I'm so excited but also incredibly nervous. I'm hoping I can gather the funds and time off to go!