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Jesse Greenspan

Jesse Greenspan is a Bay Area-based freelance journalist who writes about history and the environment.

Articles by Jesse Greenspan

Oakland's Christmas Bird Count Has Another Banner Turnout
Christmas Bird Count

Oakland's Christmas Bird Count Has Another Banner Turnout

December 23, 2017 — Short on sleep but not on species, volunteers fanned out across the habitat-rich city.
Six Kid-Friendly Bird Guides
Birding

Six Kid-Friendly Bird Guides

September 27, 2017 — A solid field guide will give them a head start on IDing common species. Here are some options to help shape their skills.
A Birder’s Farewell to the East Coast
Birding

A Birder’s Farewell to the East Coast

June 7, 2017 — Cheers to the cardinals, the chickadees, the jays, and yes, even to the grackles I pretend to ignore.
How Crossbills and Other Birds Are Rewriting the Rules of Evolution
Science

How Crossbills and Other Birds Are Rewriting the Rules of Evolution

February 10, 2017 — A possible new crossbill species is the latest example of how genetic research is giving us surprising insights into the ways animals evolve.
How to Go Birding by Tree
Birding

How to Go Birding by Tree

July 29, 2016 — A New York City naturalist shares his unique approach of matching trees to certain bird species.
The Cattle Egret
The Sketch

The Cattle Egret

June 24, 2016 — This long-stemmed and long-sighted wader gets all the good stuff: sex, real estate, and plenty of insects.
The Brilliant Ways Parasitic Birds Terrorize Their Victims
Science

The Brilliant Ways Parasitic Birds Terrorize Their Victims

February 25, 2016 — These tales and pics from the nest will fill you with wonder and dread.
7 Scary Ways Global Warming Is Affecting Places Across the U.S.
Climate

7 Scary Ways Global Warming Is Affecting Places Across the U.S.

December 4, 2015 — Flash floods, killer beetles, and itchy noses—here’s how climate change is really hitting home.
How Can the Endangered Species Act Protect Wildlife That Lives Outside the U.S.?
Conservation

How Can the Endangered Species Act Protect Wildlife That Lives Outside the U.S.?

October 26, 2015 — This month two foreign bird species were listed as endangered under the ESA. Here's why they were added.