Nick Minor is an aspiring explorer-naturalist with a passion for birds, big questions about biodiversity, multimedia storytelling, and outdoor adventure work. He's also an early-career ornithologist based at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Articles by Nick Minor
Conservation
Scientists on the Trail of One of the World’s Rarest Birds Are Treated to a Special Show
March 1, 2019 — The story behind the Stresemann’s Bristlefront's re-emergence shows that conserving an endangered species can reap rewards for others.
Science
The Real Reason Behind This Year’s Bizarre Spoonbill Sightings
September 21, 2018 — The exotic pink birds appearing up north are part of a larger wading bird wave, driven by this summer's breeding boom on the Gulf Coast.
Birding
eBird Is Now Censoring Sightings for 325 At-Risk Species
March 7, 2018 — Gyrfalcons, Puerto Rican Parrots, Gunnison Sage-Grouse, and Red Siskins are all part of the list.
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