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Natalie Wallington is a freelance journalist and former Audubon Magazine intern writing about social and environmental justice.
Articles by Natalie Wallington
Bird-Friendly Communities
How Bird-Friendly Are Your Holiday Decorations?
December 4, 2020 — Artificial plants, string, and netting can harm birds. Here's how to make your decor safe for them—and, with a bit of effort, even welcoming.
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Some Wisconsin Birds Are Already Moving to Canada Due to Climate Change
January 10, 2020 — The state's newest bird atlas shows species shifting northward over the past 20 years—a pattern that is being seen nationwide, experts say.
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A Whooping Crane's Killer Got Off Easy, Frustrating Conservationists
December 16, 2019 — The Louisiana man will face no jail time and no fine after shooting one of the most endangered birds in the world.
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Wild Fact About Wild Turkeys: They Come in a Cornucopia of Colors
November 27, 2019 — Just when you thought you knew everything about America's native gobblers, a smoke-phase turkey comes to surprise you.
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Firefighters Rescue Great Horned Owl from Ashes of California Wildfire
November 8, 2019 — The fierce bird, nicknamed "Ram," is recovering just fine. But the species is at future risk as climate change exacerbates western wildfires.
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10 Fun Facts About the Northern Mockingbird
October 30, 2019 — There's more to this flying copycat than meets the eye . . . or ear.
Audubon In Action
Hundreds of Swifts Struck the NASCAR Hall of Fame Last Night; 97 Died on Impact
October 16, 2019 — The incident in Charlotte, North Carolina, has puzzled experts, who can only speculate as to why Chimney Swifts were on the move at night.
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Harper the Great Blue Heron Just Crushed Her Fall Migration
October 11, 2019 — The lanky wader flew nonstop over the open ocean from Canada to Florida in just 38 hours. Now she's living that island life.
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More Than 1,600 Scientists Call on Congress to Fully Fund Wildlife Protection
September 27, 2019 — In an open letter, researchers say federal agencies are not getting the funding they need to enforce the Endangered Species Act and address the larger biodiversity crisis.