The Aviary
A Surreal Spin on An Abundant Sparrow
November 16, 2023 — In “Spotted Towhee” artist Phyllis Shafer depicts a widespread bird of the West in a rapidly changing landscape.
Jessica McKenzie is an associate editor at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Her work has been published in The New York Times, National Geographic, Backpacker, The Counter, and Grist, among other publications.
Articles by Jessica McKenzie
The Aviary
A Celebration of the Bobolink’s Star-Guided Migration
September 29, 2023 — In her piece “I’ll See You When I Get There,” artist Kirsten Furlong uses ink and acrylic to capture the birds’ seemingly magical journeys.
The Aviary
A Sculpture That Captures the Dry Reality for Black-necked Stilts
July 11, 2023 — Artist Sarah Conti situates life-size versions of the shorebirds in a disappearing habitat.
The Aviary
An Abundance of American Robins
December 13, 2022 — Mayuko Fujino’s flock in flight celebrates a common species threatened by climate change.
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The Western Tanager of Tomorrow
September 19, 2022 — George Boorujy’s evocative artwork depicts a colorful migratory songbird in a climate-devastated future.
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The Foraged Wood Thrush
July 07, 2022 — Jessica Maffia merges her artistic talents with her enthusiasm for nature in a plant-based representation of the Wood Thrush.
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Flying Gardens of Maybe
April 13, 2022 — Artist Andrew S. Yang coaxes new life from seeds that bird-strike victims consumed, turning dead ends into second chances.
From Audubon Magazine
How the Flights of Birds Inspired a Unique Elementary Education Program
March 18, 2021 — Musicians, artists, and innovators learn from avian flight. A new learn-from-home concert and curriculum brings three together to teach children during challenging times.
Photography
How Xavi Bou Makes His Mesmerizing Portraits of Birds in Flight
February 03, 2021 — Through photos and now video, the Spanish photographer takes an artistic approach when capturing birds flying through the sky.
COVID-19
From Meadow to Marsh, Habitats May Take a Hit During Pandemic
April 20, 2020 — Restoration projects will likely see setbacks this spring, as invasive species removals and prescribed burns are put on hold.
