Michele Berger is a Senior Editor at the Weather Channel. She is Audubon's former Associate Editor. 

Articles by Michele Berger

News

Why Permits to Kill Eagles Shouldn’t Last Three Decades

By Michele Berger
June 22, 2016 — The government wants to increase the number and timeline for accidental eagle deaths—but it doesn't even know if the birds can sustain those losses.
Birds in the News

A Newly Proposed Rule Would Loosen Protections for Eagles in the U.S.

By Michele Berger
May 10, 2016 — It might soon be legal to kill 4,200 Bald Eagles a year. Here’s why federal scientists think that’s okay.
News

Going the Distance: 5 Champion Migrators

By Michele Berger
April 15, 2015 — From a tiny bird that makes an epic trek to mileage measured in trips to the moon, these are impressive birds.
Birds in the News

World Records: 10 Superstars of the Avian World

By Michele Berger
February 24, 2015 — These birds take the crown for the tallest, fastest, and most innovative.

Prairie Tales

By Michele Berger
August 06, 2013 — An Audubon educator connects kids and prairie dogs. 

Wine or Wildlife?

By Michele Berger
July 22, 2013 — As the world warms, vineyards could move into wildlife habitat.

Bees Get a Buzz from Caffeine

By Michele Berger
July 16, 2013 — Caffeine-laced nectar improves pollinators' memory.

Dung Beetles Navigate by the Stars

By Michele Berger
May 17, 2013 — The Milky Way guides intrepid insects.

Young Guatemalans Take On Citizen Science

By Michele Berger
May 14, 2013 — Student scientists track birds in mountainous cloudforests of Central America.

A Filmmaker, an Extinct Duck, and Four Hormonal Teens

By Michele Berger
May 10, 2013 — A four-year quest to make a movie transformed Rob Meyer into a bona fide birder.