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I'm an applied ecologist addicted to herpetology. Posting herpetological and landscape photography; the perfect foil for data crunching.

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First day travelling up to Central Queensland to conduct ARC fieldwork with OperaQLD's #festivalofoutbackopera in Winton. We are exploring the unique role that opera can play in advocating for and celebrating stories of biodiversity, forefronting the unique flora and fauna of the region.

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It is with great sadness that I share that my dearest friend and adopted dad Milton Perks passed away peacefully 3 weeks ago today. His death was the consequence of a tragic fall and we are still in shock and coming to terms with what happened. In the days leading up to his passing, he was so gracious and stoic, a true testament to the best of humans.

If you were lucky enough to have met Milton, you will know how much he was a tremendous part of my life. He was my greatest supporter and advocate, nurturing my love for nature and the performing arts. He worked with me on several Living Stage projects, including Castlemaine, NYC, Lorne and Melbourne. In every project, he was crucial to maintaining the plant care of the space. He was a dedicated gardener, overseeing watering and monitoring plant health and central to every project's success. He was also an incredible community liason, making heartfelt connections with collaborators and audiences alike.

Milton taught me how love is a verb and families can be found, but his greatest gift was that he truly made me a better person. It is the legacy of his friendship that I will always carry with me. Milton, we miss you so much already and you will be greatly missed by so many who knew you.

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hello! I finished my masters today 😗

I submitted my thesis last friday, and had 3 days to prepare for my final presentation this morning. not exactly sure how I feel at the moment — I don't think the realisation has set in yet, but apparently it will hit me next week (J. Martin, pers comms, 9 November 2025).

I want to say a big thank you to my sperm squad committee/supervisors Laura, Simon, Geoff, Matt and Tyrone, to everyone else who has supported me throughout my degree, and an extra special thank you to those of you who showed up for me today. it really does mean a lot to me 🤧

big congrats to my classmates who also finished today, and good luck to everyone presenting tomorrow! you're all going to do great and I'm so proud of you.

dm me if you want a link to my 24 minute talk about frog sperm and fungus.

(I don't know what to do with myself now that there's no work to do 😗)

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first conference (which was more like a giant herpetologist party?) was an experience for sure!

so happy to finally meet my other lab family, and all the incredibly mega brained people working on our herps. thank you to everyone who told me my talk was great (because honestly yea it was), made me feel so warm and fuzzy, and congrats to @prabhath_mal and @naomielaven for having the best poster and talk!

swipe to see our slow devolution and my fave family pic at the end 🫶💖

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Thank you @operaqueensland @festivalofoutbackopera for a beautiful week of opera magic in Central Queensland. What an incredible landscape and natural stage design for opera performances. We loved the local ecology, community vibe and friendly spirit across the events. Looking forward to exploring eco-creative opportunities together ♥️🌱

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This is me at 47, almost 48...the last few years have been tough. No one really prepares you for ageing and perimenopause. I've always thought of myself as youthful but my mid-40s have been brutal. Tonight I am grateful to be alive, what a privilege it is to age, to experience life in all its stages. Tonight marks 20 years since my husband and I first met. We celebrate the journey we have travelled together over the last two decades. There is no doubt that I am a better human because we are together ♥️🌱

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Beautiful Austria! So grateful to spend time with family, celebrating my father's 80th Birthday 🎂 in my mother's 'Country' of Carinthia (on the border to Italy and Slovenia). It was so therapeutic to soak up all the goodness of the Alpine landscape and traditional mountain lifestyle. My Austrian heritage and its connection to nature and culture is still the greatest influence on my work as an ecological designer and community artist ❤️🌱🇦🇹

#Austria #alpinewellness #Carinthia

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Banded Brown Snake

Most of the textilis in the Northern Rivers are well patterned, even as adults. This is a pretty typical morph. Check out the triple bands and the long dark nuchal patch. Too cool!
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#pseudonajatextilis
#snakesofinstagram
#elapid
#nature
#naturegram
#australianwildlife
#natgeo

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Good times and blue skies #magneticisland #ferrytrip

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Friends Members check your emails for your invitation to the @friendsofmerricreek AMG on Tuesday 22 November 2022.

Featuring a presentation by Yasmin Kelsall, Ecological Consultant on her Masterplan to improve Growling Grass Frog habitat in the Merri Creek corridor.

#merricreek #merricreektrail #wurundjericountry #growlinggrassfrog

Growling Grass Frog pic by Dr Geoff Heard
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NEW BOOK: ‘Wildlife Research in Australia: Practical and Applied Methods’ was published by @csiropublishing today! This book provides advice for working through animal #ethics applications, includes general operating procedures for a wide range of #research methods, and details animal welfare considerations for all Australian taxa.

Over 200 researchers with extensive experience in field-based wildlife research, teaching and animal-ethics administration contributed to this book which will be an invaluable guide for anyone working with #wildlife 🦘

I’m proud to have contributed to the Research Methods section, co-authoring two chapters on ‘Wildlife Marking Methods’ and ‘Wildlife Tracking Methods’ 📚

#wildliferesearch #book #author #wildoz #fieldwork #mammal #reptile #birds #amphibian #researchmethods #ecology #radiocollar #animalethics

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NEW BOOK: ‘Wildlife Research in Australia: Practical and Applied Methods’ is a guide to conducting wildlife research in #Australia. Published by @csiropublishing, it provides advice for working through animal #ethics applications, includes general operating procedures for a wide range of #research methods, and details animal welfare considerations for all Australian taxa.

Over 200 researchers with extensive experience in field-based wildlife research, teaching and animal-ethics administration contributed to this book which will be an invaluable tool for anyone working with #wildlife 🦘

I’m proud to have contributed to the Research Methods section, co-authoring two chapters on ‘Wildlife Marking Methods’ and ‘Wildlife Tracking Methods’.

The book will be released in July, but you can pre-order your copy now at the @csiropublishing website (link in bio) 📚

#wildliferesearch #book #wildoz #fieldwork #mammal #reptile #birds #amphibian #researchmethods #ecology #radiocollar #animalethics

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