Jessica McKenzie is an associate editor at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Her work has been published in The New York TimesNational GeographicBackpackerThe Counter, and Grist, among other publications.

Articles by Jessica McKenzie

The Aviary

An Abundance of American Robins

By Jessica McKenzie
December 13, 2022 — Mayuko Fujino’s flock in flight celebrates a common species threatened by climate change.
An oil painting of a brightly-colored Western Tanager, modeled after clay, crossing a rocky expanse.
The Aviary

The Western Tanager of Tomorrow

By Jessica McKenzie
September 19, 2022 — George Boorujy’s evocative artwork depicts a colorful migratory songbird in a climate-devastated future.
An artistic rendition of a Wood Thrush lays flat against tea-soaked paper. Made entirely out of foraged materials found in nature.
The Aviary

The Foraged Wood Thrush

By Jessica McKenzie
July 07, 2022 — Jessica Maffia merges her artistic talents with her enthusiasm for nature in a plant-based representation of the Wood Thrush.
The Aviary

Flying Gardens of Maybe

By Jessica McKenzie
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

By Jessica McKenzie
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

By Jessica McKenzie
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

By Jessica McKenzie
April 20, 2020 — Restoration projects will likely see setbacks this spring, as invasive species removals and prescribed burns are put on hold.