Jesse Greenspan
Jesse Greenspan is a Bay Area-based freelance journalist who writes about history and the environment.
Articles by Jesse Greenspan
Birding
Alcatraz Is Being Overrun by Seabirds, But Who’s Complaining?
August 9, 2018 — Fifty-five years after the infamous prison closed, “The Rock” now hosts thousands of nesting gulls, cormorants, guillemots, and more.
Conservation
This Common Form of Plastic Pollution Is a Menace to Birds
June 22, 2018 — Fishing line snares vast numbers of wildlife each year—a problem birders and outdoor groups are trying to combat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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