Jess Leber is a senior editor for Audubon magazine. Prior to Audubon, she was an editor and reporter at publications such as Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, ClimateWire, and Oceans Deeply. 

Articles by Jessica Leber

News

What's At Stake as Nations Gather To Stave off the Global Biodiversity Crisis

By Jessica Leber
December 07, 2022 — The decade's most important negotiations to protect nature and wildlife kick off this week in Canada. Ambitious goals are on the table, but success is not guaranteed.
A bird's eye view of a winter scene of a forest with some green pine trees and bare aspen, paper birch, and red maple trees.
From Audubon Magazine

Portrait of a Forest on the Climate Edge

By Jessica Leber
September 21, 2022 — In Minnesota, a boreal forest ecosystem could shift north over the Canada border this century. Local photographers, scientists, and land managers are grappling with what that means—and how to respond.
Field Notes

From Ground to Orbit, Space Industry’s Lift-Off Sparks Environmental Concerns

By Jessica Leber
September 19, 2022 — As more rockets take flight, how will we protect life at home?
Culture

A Ludicrously Deep Dive Into the Birds of Spelling Bee, Wordle, Scrabble, and More

By Jessica Leber
May 02, 2022 — It’s only a game. It’s only a game.
Snow Geese lift off at sunrise in the vicinity of the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, a stop on their spring migration.
From Audubon Magazine

How Migrating Snow Geese Helped Stretch My Perspective

By Jessica Leber
April 14, 2022 — The seasonal movements of birds have captivated humans for millennia. Now we know enough about their flights to make surprising connections.
A conceptual illustration shows the hands of four different people putting coins in a bank shaped as the planet Earth.
Culture

How to Plan Your Financial Future While Investing in a Healthier Planet

By Jessica Leber
December 16, 2021 — Sustainable investing has gone mainstream. Is it time to put your money where your mouth is?
Dispatch

This Iconic Bird of the Everglades Is Moving to the ‘Burbs

By Jessica Leber
October 04, 2021 — White Ibis are natural wanderers, traveling far and wide for a meal. But now some birds are scoring steady grub by settling in around people. What does that mean for the species’ future—and what does it say about ours?
Photography

How To Become a Better Bird Photographer: Advice From Audubon Photo Award Winners

By Jessica Leber
July 07, 2021 — Go from beginner to award winner by following these strategies from alumni of our annual bird photography contest.
Culture

Margaret Atwood Talks Bird Lore To Celebrate the ‘Bedside Book of Birds’

By Jessica Leber
March 29, 2021 — The reissue of this love letter to birds, by the noted author's late partner Graeme Gibson, delves into the varied intersections between human and avian lives.
News

Here's How to Spot a Faked Wildlife Photo—and When to Be Skeptical

By Jessica Leber
March 22, 2021 — The phony-image debunker behind a popular Twitter account shares tips for telling when the perfect shot is too good to be true.