I am so sorry you've been derailed from your field studies, and it's clear from your message that you are deeply disappointed.
I continue to support your studies, and appreciate your candor. I also look forward to any presentations you will do in the future.
I hope you'll do a presentation to ACAS (Arroyo Colorado Audubon Society), the RGV Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist, and/or perhaps even the RGV Birding Festival next year (?).
Best wishes to you in your graduate work!
Sep 26, 2016
The Secret Life of Parrots: decoding vocal babbling in wild parrot chicks