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The Brilliant Ways Parasitic Birds Terrorize Their Victims
February 25, 2016 —
These tales and pics from the nest will fill you with wonder and dread.
Jesse Greenspan
Jesse Greenspan is a Bay Area-based freelance journalist who writes about history and the environment.
Articles by Jesse Greenspan
7 Scary Ways Global Warming Is Affecting Places Across the U.S.
December 04, 2015 —
Flash floods, killer beetles, and itchy noses—here’s how climate change is really hitting home.
How Can the Endangered Species Act Protect Wildlife That Lives Outside the U.S.?
October 26, 2015 —
This month two foreign bird species were listed as endangered under the ESA. Here's why they were added.
Chasing Birds Across the Country…for Science
October 15, 2015 —
A team of researchers radio-tags various species to learn more about them. The catch: They have to follow them as they fly.
How Island Birds Got Their Groove
September 24, 2015 —
Species that live on small islands often barely resemble their mainland kin, thanks to evolution.
Making the 9/11 Memorial Lights Bird-Safe
September 11, 2015 —
Migrating songbirds can get caught in the memorial’s beams of light. Here’s how NYC Audubon gets them out.
Neighbors Sue Crow-Befriending Girl Over Excessive Poop
August 18, 2015 —
A feel-good bird story has turned sour.
Scientists Reveal ‘Leapfrog’ Migration in Golden Eagles
August 12, 2015 —
A little-studied population in the Eastern U.S. shows variation in its breeding and wintering sites.
Watch Jon Stewart Throw Some Punches for the Environment
August 06, 2015 —
As he prepares to host his final episode, here’s a look back on a few of The Daily Show host’s sharpest, most satirical bits on birds and climate change.
