A Texas native, Gabrielle Saleh has been passionate about birds and environmental conservation since she was a child. Gabrielle was a former Walker Social Media Fellow in 2020, and she is now a Social Media Coordinator. She graduated from Texas Christian University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication and a minor in English. Her past work experience includes communicating for a municipality, a university, and conservation nonprofits. Gabrielle's favorite hobby is birding—from exploring her local hotspots to watching the cardinals in her backyard. 

Articles by Gabrielle Saleh

The 14 year old Painted Bunting being held.
News

‘Old Man Bunting’ Nearly Breaks the Age Record for Painted Buntings

By Gabrielle Saleh
July 31, 2023 — A male Painted Bunting visited a South Carolina backyard for 14 years, making him one of the oldest birds ever documented for the species.
A flock of Red Knots fly in a murmuration over water.
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How Audubon South Carolina Protects Their Coastal Birds and the Places They Need

By Gabrielle Saleh
June 01, 2023 — With their Shorebird Stewardship program, Audubon South Carolina protects Red Knots, American Oystercatchers, and other birds that find respite on their shores.
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Getting to Know Neighborhood Birds During a Winter Storm

By Gabrielle Saleh
February 13, 2023 — A Texas winter storm was a great reminder of the variety of avian life that awaits you if you just take a look outside.
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Lili Taylor Wants You to Listen and Connect With the Birds Around You

By Gabrielle Saleh
September 27, 2022 — Bird expert David Jeffrey Ringer spoke with actor and Audubon board member Lili Taylor about her love of birds, the actions she takes to protect them, and her involvement with The Birdsong Project.
A person wearing a baseball cap and glasses stands in a birding blind. Trees are visible through the windows in the background.
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Bird Warde Wants to Introduce You to Your Next Favorite Animal

By Gabrielle Saleh
September 02, 2022 — We spoke with the illustrator who created Audubon’s 2022 Let’s Go Birding Together design about art, inspiration, and the joy of discovery.
Shey Smith (left) and Tatyana Soto (right)
Photography

How Bird Photographers Shey Smith and Tatyana Soto Developed Their Passion

By Gabrielle Saleh
July 11, 2022 — Smith and Soto talked with us about all things bird photography, including how they took the leap to chase after their passion.
Audubon in Action

How Just a Few Acres of Ideal Habitat Helped Protect Henslow’s Sparrows

By Gabrielle Saleh
March 21, 2022 — Quick action and a partnership with a local winery allowed the Central Kentucky Audubon Society to protect a local population of Henslow’s Sparrows—and led to a discovery that could help the species in other places.
Ethics

Follow These Dos and Don’ts to Show Off Your Bird Photos on Social Media

By Gabrielle Saleh
March 22, 2021 — Half the joy in taking a bird photo is in the act of sharing it.
Audubon in Action

Audubon Centers Got Creative When the Pandemic Made In-Person Meetings Impossible

By Gabrielle Saleh
October 01, 2020 — In Texas, Audubon nature centers had to re-invent their engagement strategies to reach the communities around them, and found a whole new audience in the process.
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Finding a Constant in Nature During the Uncertainty of a Pandemic

By Gabrielle Saleh
August 25, 2020 — Birds, the Trinity River Audubon Center, and nature provide stability for me when everything else feels so changeable.