Articles by Neel Dhanesha

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Meet Robert A. Gilbert, a Forgotten Figure Who Worked With One of America's Most Famous Ornithologists

By Neel Dhanesha
April 02, 2021 — A Black man from Virginia, Gilbert took thousands of photographs for William Brewster—but his contributions have mostly been lost to history.
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How You Can Be an Ally Outdoors

By Neel Dhanesha
March 19, 2021 — It’s one thing to want nature to be safe and accessible for everyone—and another to help make it so. Here are some expert tips to get started.
From Audubon Magazine

A New Hummingbird Was Discovered In 2017. Now There's a Race to Protect It.

By Neel Dhanesha
March 19, 2021 — With its niche habitat in Ecuador under threat, the Blue-throated Hillstar was at risk from the moment it was identified.
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10 Fun Facts About the Barred Owl

By Neel Dhanesha
February 12, 2021 — Maniacal laughter. Pink wings. Tree climbing. This bird has a lot going on.
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The Incas Were Some of the Earliest Bird Conservationists

By Neel Dhanesha
December 11, 2020 — Seabirds and their guano were essential to the spread of the Inca Empire, and a new study details the measures it took to preserve them.
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How the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine Jeopardizes East Coast Shorebirds

By Neel Dhanesha
November 20, 2020 — Vaccine production requires the blood of horseshoe crabs, whose eggs are a vital food source for several species, including Red Knots. A synthetic replacement for the blood exists, but the United States is stuck in the past.
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Cuts to the Postal Service Threaten an Essential Tool for Conservation

By Neel Dhanesha
September 30, 2020 — Scientists who rely on the mail to gather data and run bird studies worry about what could be lost without reliable delivery.
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Can Painting Wind Turbine Blades Black Really Save Birds?

By Neel Dhanesha
September 18, 2020 — A new study outlines a solution to the problem of wind turbine collisions. Experts say it’s promising, but they’re not sold just yet.
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A New Podcast Explores the Complicated World of the Greater Sage-Grouse

By Neel Dhanesha
September 15, 2020 — Presented by BirdNote and hosted by Ashley Ahearn, the series dives into the past, present, and future of the West's most controversial bird.
COVID-19

Birdwatching Is a Bright Spot in a Pandemic-Stricken Economy

By Neel Dhanesha
August 06, 2020 — Sales are through the roof for seed suppliers, birdhouse builders, and small businesses helping people connect with the nature in their backyards.