Alex Furuya is an editorial resident at Audubon.

Articles by Alex Furuya

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The Dos and Don’ts of Editing Bird Photos

By Alex Furuya
November 27, 2017 — End up with the best image possible—without compromising its integrity.
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Are Birds Nesting Earlier So Their Chicks Don’t Overheat?

By Alex Furuya
November 15, 2017 — A naturalist's 100-year-old field notes show that California birds now nest a week earlier to stay cool and compensate for global warming.
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More Success! Young Pennsylvania Plover Spotted in Florida on Inaugural Migration

By Alex Furuya
November 07, 2017 — The banded bird, which fledged this summer, was part of the state's first Piping Plover brood in 60 years.
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Sooty Feathers Tell the History of Pollution in American Cities

By Alex Furuya
October 10, 2017 — Preserved birds and digital photos help pinpoint levels of black carbon and the changes that led to its decline.
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Climate Change Has Whooping Cranes Starting Their Spring Migration Earlier

By Alex Furuya
October 04, 2017 — Warmer temperatures mean Whooping Cranes migrate north earlier, and south later, between the Gulf Coast and Canadian breeding grounds.
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We Finally Know How Bright Lights Affect Birds Flying at Night

By Alex Furuya
October 03, 2017 — A new study, based at New York City's 9/11 tribute, shows that artificial lights lure birds from their migratory routes.
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Department of the Interior Seeks to Conduct Seismic Study in Arctic Refuge

By Alex Furuya
September 28, 2017 — The administration is quietly making moves to drill for oil in the vital habitat, putting birds, caribou, and other wildlife in danger.
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Without Federal Help, Local Efforts Add Up in the Climate Fight

By Alex Furuya
September 21, 2017 — According to two reports, states, cities, and businesses are on track to meet half the U.S. pledge to reduce carbon emissions under the Paris Agreement.