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Maine’s First Verified Vermilion Flycatcher Captured Live on Hog Island Web Cam
April 17, 2017 —
Thousands of miles off course, the bird took a rest—on an Osprey nest.
Meghan Bartels
Reporter, Audubon Magazine
Meghan Bartels is a science journalist based in New York City and was an editorial fellow at Audubon.
Articles by Meghan Bartels
Audubon Volunteers Are Counting Bluebirds and Nuthatches to Better Understand Climate Change
April 14, 2017 —
A pilot program called Climate Watch aims to use on-the-ground observations to validate Audubon’s climate modeling, which predicts how birds’ territory ranges will shift in response to a changing climate.
How Millennia-Old Penguin Poo Led Scientists to a Volcanic Discovery
April 12, 2017 —
When Antarctic researchers found bones in an unusually smelly sediment core, they stumbled on evidence of how volcano eruptions shape ecology.
How to Hone Your Bird-Identification Skills on Twitter
April 04, 2017 —
Start practicing with these helpful, weekly quizzes, which cover everything from corvids, to hawks, to birdy headdresses.
Everyone Called This Bird a Narcissist, But Really It's Just Misunderstood
April 03, 2017 —
This Bush Stone-curlew became a punchline after spending too much time gazing at its own reflection. So, what was it thinking?
How ‘Feather Lady’ Roxie Laybourne Cracked the Deadly Problem of Planes and Birds
March 31, 2017 —
The Smithsonian scientist combined her eye for microscopic detail with a lifelong interest in engines to found the field of forensic ornithology.
Learn to Photograph Leks From an Expert
March 31, 2017 —
The springtime dance battles of grouse and other species are irresistible camera fodder. Photographer Noppadol Paothong explains how to nail your shot without disturbing the delicate mating ritual.
How Do You Say ‘Great Backyard Bird Count’ in American Sign Language?
March 17, 2017 —
A collaboration between Audubon Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf brings birding to a new audience.
14 Fun Bird Events to Fill Your Spring Weekends
March 17, 2017 —
From birding festivals to exhibits, the coming months and incoming migrants offer an array of activities for avian aficionados.
