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Erica Cirino

Erica Cirino is a freelance science writer based in New York. She covers wildlife and the environment, and specializes in biology, conservation, and policy.

Articles by Erica Cirino

Plastic Threatens Even Our Common Shorebirds, Study Warns
News

Plastic Threatens Even Our Common Shorebirds, Study Warns

December 21, 2018 — Dead American Oystercatchers on Brazilian beaches were loaded with plastic, hinting that the world’s pollution problem isn’t just far out at sea.
More Plastic in the World Means More Plastic in Osprey Nests
News

More Plastic in the World Means More Plastic in Osprey Nests

September 6, 2017 — The amount of plastic trash ending up in the birds' nests appears to be increasing—with dangerous and deadly results.
Did Folklore Help Bring Denmark's Ravens Back From the Brink?
News

Did Folklore Help Bring Denmark's Ravens Back From the Brink?

May 26, 2017 — The once-endangered raven is rebounding in some parts of Scandinavia, and its role in Norse mythology and Danish history might have helped.
New Federal Lead Rule Will Have Hunters and Fishers Looking to Safer Alternatives
News

New Federal Lead Rule Will Have Hunters and Fishers Looking to Safer Alternatives

February 1, 2017 — Twenty-five years after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service banned lead shot for waterfowl hunting, the agency is expanding its protections.
Why You Should Keep Your Birdbath Clean
DIY

Why You Should Keep Your Birdbath Clean

September 20, 2016 — Maintaining a fresh bath is a simple, essential way to keep birds hydrated, clean, and disease-free. Just follow these easy steps.
This Video Shows Just How Nasty an Acorn Woodpecker Brawl Can Be
News

This Video Shows Just How Nasty an Acorn Woodpecker Brawl Can Be

September 16, 2016 — The behavior is one that regularly occurs in territorial disputes, but it is rarely seen—or captured.
The Osprey Nation Wants You
Community Science

The Osprey Nation Wants You

July 28, 2016 — A dedicated Osprey fan base is collecting valuable ecological data across Connecticut.
The Story Behind the Friendly Comic-Con Bird Mascot
Culture

The Story Behind the Friendly Comic-Con Bird Mascot

July 22, 2016 — It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s...a toucan man?
Making the World Safer for Birds, One Piece of Glass at a Time
From Audubon Magazine

Making the World Safer for Birds, One Piece of Glass at a Time

July 8, 2016 — At a research center in Pennsylvania, bird-friendly products are put to the test in a simple, yet foolproof way.