Lesley Evans Ogden is a field ecologist-turned science journalist who loves writing about the quirks and wonders of the natural world.
Articles by Lesley Evans Ogden
Science
The Silent Flight of Owls, Explained
July 28, 2017 — Even large owls, like Barred and Barn Owls, manage to fly nearly silently through the trees. How do they pull it off—and why?
Science
Unraveling the Mysteries of Migrating Semipalmated Sandpipers
April 5, 2017 — In an unprecedented study, scientists used high-tech geolocators to track the paths and stopover sites of the globe-trotting shorebirds.
Better Know A Bird
Better Know a Bird: The Clark's Nutcracker and Its Obsessive Seed Hoarding
November 8, 2016 — Hiding away tens of thousands of pine seeds every year makes the nutcracker a prolific natural forester.
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