Corryn Wetzel

Reporter, Audubon magazine

Articles by Corryn Wetzel

Three shorebirds walk on the beach towards the shore. The air is thick with smoke and gives the image a dark, orange hue.
How a Photographer Captured This Eerie Shot of Godwits in the Haze
September 09, 2021 — Sebastian Velasquez ventured onto a smoky California beach to photograph birds foraging in a landscape choked by wildfire.
Behind the Shot
Sy Montgomery's Latest Book Celebrates the Fragility and Power of Hummingbirds
August 10, 2021 — In "The Hummingbirds’ Gift," the odds are stacked against two orphaned chicks and their caretakers.
Books
A Swainson's Thrush painted in the Vashon Audubon Mural. The secretive, small brown woodland bird is projected to lose 46 percent of its summer breeding range in Washington State if global warming continues apace.
The Audubon Mural Project Lands in the Pacific Northwest
July 22, 2021 — On Washington's Vashon Island, the community has embraced a public art initiative to inspire conservation of local climate-threatened species.
Mural Project Stories
Turning Off Lights at Night Could Halve Bird Deaths On Chicago’s Lakeshore
July 06, 2021 — An analysis of more than 11,000 birds struck dead by a single building's windows shows turning lights off during migration makes a big difference.
Bird-friendly Buildings
What Is a Songbird, Exactly?
June 17, 2021 — Turns out it’s about more than just carrying a tune.
News
Meet Elizabeth Gould, the Gifted Artist Behind Her Husband's Famous Bird Books
May 14, 2021 — John Gould's ornithology books were hugely popular and cemented his name in history. But his wife's illustrations were a big reason why.
News
Striated Caracara. Andrew Stanworth
Unraveling the Mystery of the Caracara
April 21, 2021 — In “A Most Remarkable Creature,” musician Jonathan Meiburg seeks to understand one of the world’s most peculiar birds.
Books
16 Virtual and In-Person Birding Festivals to Celebrate Spring Migration
April 14, 2021 — Your favorite events might look a little different this year, but you’ll find online opportunities to explore birding hotspots from coast to coast.
Birding
Rare Photos Reveal the Secretive Life of the Banded Ground-Cuckoo
April 07, 2021 — A photographer and scientist collaborated for over a decade to capture stunning images of the endangered bird
Photography
Rare Yellow Penguin Bewilders Scientists
March 03, 2021 — After photos of the striking King Penguin went viral in recent weeks, experts have been searching for answers.
Bird Feathers and Colors