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Rene Ebersole

Rene Ebersole is a contributing editor for Audubon and an adjunct faculty member at the NYU journalism school. Her wildlife trade investigations and reporting have been featured in National Geographic, The Nation, and more.

Articles by Rene Ebersole

This Brutal Pesticide Creates a 'Circle of Death.' So Why Is It Making a Comeback?
News

This Brutal Pesticide Creates a 'Circle of Death.' So Why Is It Making a Comeback?

March 24, 2020 — Carbofuran, a century-old chemical, is increasingly being weaponized against birds and other wildlife, decimating entire food webs.
Reimagining 200 of Audubon’s Birds
Illustrated Aviary

Reimagining 200 of Audubon’s Birds

October 10, 2019 — Artist Jenny Kendler creates a birds’ eye view of climate change. In her artwork, it’s us they’re watching.
Funds From the Deepwater Horizon Settlement Are Flowing Into the Gulf States
News

Funds From the Deepwater Horizon Settlement Are Flowing Into the Gulf States

March 22, 2019 — A new Audubon report pinpoints 30 projects that, if financed, would be a boon for birds and people alike.
How Ecotourists Can Avoid Getting Greenwashed
Ecotourism

How Ecotourists Can Avoid Getting Greenwashed

September 28, 2018 — These resources and tips help ensure that eco-minded travelers' dollars make a difference for wildlife and local people.
Meet the Undercover Crime Unit Battling Miami's Black Market of Birds
News

Meet the Undercover Crime Unit Battling Miami's Black Market of Birds

September 21, 2018 — Multimillion-dollar sales of songbirds heap pressure on species already in decline. We go inside the covert investigation to capture traffickers.
Bird vs. Building: Portraits of Flight Gone Wrong
Photos

Bird vs. Building: Portraits of Flight Gone Wrong

August 31, 2015 — Minneapolis artist Miranda Brandon gives victims of bird strikes new life.
Too Close for Comfort
Ethics

Too Close for Comfort

April 26, 2015 — In the desire to get the perfect shot, some photographers push the limits, jeopardizing the wildlife they adore. Can’t we all just get along?
Building a Modern Ark
Portrait

Building a Modern Ark

March 1, 2015 — Joel Sartore wants a close-up of every captive species on earth—as many as 12,000 animals—before it's too late.
How to Create a Bird-Friendly Yard
Native Plants

How to Create a Bird-Friendly Yard

January 1, 2015 — New research shows that small habitats can add up to a big difference.