Erica Langston is a former editorial fellow at Audubon. 

Articles by Erica Langston

News

Audubon Spotlight: Brooke Bateman Is on Climate Watch

By Erica Langston
March 19, 2018 — As a senior scientist for the National Audubon Society, Bateman's work focuses on helping birds survive climate change.
News

Why Are Tropical Birds Popping Up All Over Brooklyn?

By Erica Langston
May 23, 2016 — A Colombian artist brings her native species to the city to show how exotic climate change can get.
Culture

This New Parrot Cafe Will Make You Want to Adopt a Bird

By Erica Langston
May 19, 2016 — Every year, thousand of parrots are turned over to shelters. Now, a Colorado coffee shop is helping them find their forever homes.
Climate-Threatened Birds

The Arctic Is Shrinking, and so Are Its Birds

By Erica Langston
May 17, 2016 — In West Africa, Red Knots are 15 percent smaller today than they were 30 years ago—and climate change may be to blame.
Culture

Birder, Painter, Troll, and Trickster—the Secret Life of John James Audubon

By Erica Langston
April 26, 2016 — Known for his famous watercolors, Audubon also had a penchant for pranking friends and possibly even making up birds.
Birds in the News

First Wild Whooping Crane Hatches In Louisiana Since WWII

By Erica Langston
April 14, 2016 — Can one baby crane carry the hopes of an entire endangered species?
Conservation

The Campaign to Save the World's Shyest Penguin

By Erica Langston
April 13, 2016 — Sharks, forest fires, and overfishing—life for Yellow-eyed Penguins is no walk on the beach.
Culture

11 Terrifying Dinosaurs That Rocked Feathers Better Than Birds

By Erica Langston
April 08, 2016 — These illustrations will redefine the way you think about your favorite dinosaurs.
Culture

When Taxidermy Goes Rogue

By Erica Langston
March 30, 2016 — What do dead fancy chickens, two Brooklyn artists, conservation, and the ancient art of taxidermy have in common? A lot, actually.
Tech

Sagebrush Songbirds Sing Praise For Esri Technology

By Erica Langston
March 17, 2016 — Collaborative efforts prove that conservation and technology can go hand-in-hand to help birds.