Emily Silber

Emily Silber, an alumna of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, is a freelancer based in NYC. She's a former editorial fellow of Audubon.

Articles by Emily Silber

Birds In The News

These Eleven Wildly Talented Birds Deserve Their Own Gold Medals

August 12, 2016 — Michael Phelps and Simone Biles have nothing on this group of natural-born competitors.

News

The Best Dad Bods (Among Birds), Ranked

June 17, 2016 — Yeah, we went there.

News

Five Father's Day Lessons From Really Great Bird Dads

June 17, 2016 — From home improvement to distant grocery runs, these papas put all the slouches to shame.

Culture

This Bird-Themed Snail Mail Deserves Your Stamp Of Approval

May 27, 2016 — In honor of the World Stamp Show, here are some of the best birds that were turned into postal art.

News

Family Ties: Barn Owl Chicks Let Their Hungry Siblings Eat First

May 16, 2016 — These nestlings are willing to give up a good meal—but to what end?

Culture

Is Falcon From the Captain America Movies a Secret Bird Nerd?

May 13, 2016 — Here’s how the on-screen hero stacks up against his comic book persona.

Ornitho-logic

How Pulling Weeds Can Save Australia's Seabirds

May 2, 2016 — A group of determined Australians are on a mission to reclaim a former island paradise for shearwaters and penguins.

Faith & Climate

What Faith Groups Are Doing To Fight Climate Change

April 15, 2016 — People of different denominations are taking action on the personal, political, and international level. Read their stories here.

News

Seven Women Who Made the World Better for Birds and People

March 31, 2016 — We’re giving a major hat tip to these die-hard conservationists, because every month should be Women's History Month.

Articles by Emily Silber

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