Julie Leibach is a science writer for Sea Grant and a former Audubon senior editor. She's based in North Carolina.
Articles by Julie Leibach
Illustrated Aviary
Reimagining the Great Cormorant
December 19, 2019 — Martin Haake's collage-style design enlivens the bird's dark plumage—and gives it a fish to snack on.
Illustrated Aviary
Reimagining the Wood Duck
July 12, 2019 — Returning to her roots, illustrator Melinda Beck gives new life to the waterfowl’s stunning plumage.
Illustrated Aviary
Reimagining the American Kestrel
March 21, 2019 — Visual storyteller Maude White honed her falcon with years of practice and a small, sharp knife.
Illustrated Aviary
Tricolored Heron
December 17, 2018 — With a doomed frog and Mexican flair, illustrator Llew Mejia adds a fresh take on this classic print.
Books
Seven Birdy Books for Kids (and the Kid Inside of You)
July 30, 2018 — Summer is prime time to share the thrills of outdoor exploration with young ones.
Illustrated Aviary
Painted Bunting
March 23, 2018 — Artist Keith Negley adds imaginative flourishes to an exquisite pair of birds.
Illustrated Aviary
American Flamingo
July 6, 2017 — Artist Dan Winters turns the lanky wader into a 'creature of lore.'
Books
From Paper to Print: the Making of EGG
April 3, 2015 — Steve Jenkins and Robin Page’s new kids’ book examines “nature’s perfect package.”
Why I'm A Birder
Jane Alexander
January 1, 2015 — For this Tony Award-winning actress, avian conservation is a big part of being a birder.
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