"The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." -- Eden Phillpotts.
GrrlScientist is a female evolutionary biologist, ornithologist, aviculturist and writer. A native of the Pacific Northwest, she relocated from Seattle to NYC with her parrots after earning her PhD. In NYC, she was a postdoctoral fellow for two years, reconstructing a molecular phylogeny of the parrots of the South Pacific islands. GrrlScientist has written a science blog since 4 August 2004 (the early years are archived here). If you appreciate her writing, please help her pay her living expenses by clicking on the Paypal or Amazon buttons below.An interview with GrrlScientist.
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April 30, 2008
Topic Categories: My Pictures • NYC Subway Art • NYC Through My Eye • NYC life • Photography and cameras
Another lovely image from NYC's Chambers street subway platform, courtesy of ME!
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Topic Categories: Birds • My Pictures • Photography and cameras • What's new in my zoo
Another one of my parrots says hello to you.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 7:37 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Birds • Image of the Day • Photography and cameras
Another lovely image for you to enjoy from a series of pictures by an avicultural friend who is a talented photographer.
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Topic Categories: Shameless Self-promotion
Hey, coolio!
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 2:36 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Birds • Environment
A preventable environmental disaster claims the lives of hundreds of migratory ducks.
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Topic Categories: Poetry
In honor of National Poetry Month, I am sharing one of the poems that I heard the poet read when I visited KSU last month.
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Topic Categories: Streaming videos
Another humorous public service message encouraging you to do what you can to help save your planet.
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April 29, 2008
Topic Categories: My Pictures • NYC Subway Art • NYC Through My Eye • NYC life • Photography and cameras
Another artwork from NYC's subway system, courtesy of ME!
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Topic Categories: Birds • My Pictures • Parrots • Photography and cameras • What's new in my zoo
Another one of my parrot pals for you to ooo and aaa over.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 6:15 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Birds • Image of the Day • Photography and cameras
Another stunning image for you to enjoy in a series of images provided by an avicultural friend who is a talented photographer.
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Topic Categories: Poetry
Another poem for you to enjoy in honor of National Poetry Month, this one was suggested by a reader from Reddit.
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Topic Categories: Politics • Streaming videos
I think Hillary has bigger balls than John McCain, but I haven't interviewed her urologist yet.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 8:59 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
April 28, 2008
Topic Categories: Birds • My Pictures • Parrots • What's new in my zoo
This is a gorgeous bird, by any standards, and this is one of my companions!
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Topic Categories: NYC Subway Art • NYC Through My Eye • NYC life • Photography and cameras
More artwork from NYC's subway system courtesy of me!
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 7:59 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Birds • Image of the Day • Photography and cameras
Another series of amazing images for you to enjoy by an avicultural pal who is a very talented photographer.
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 2:59 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Topic Categories: Birds in the News
Another edition of the original online newsletter devoted to collecting international stories about birds in the news.
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