Scott Weidensaul
Articles by Scott Weidensaul
Gulf Restoration
Restoring the Gulf Coast
December 1, 2013 — In a strange twist of fate, the biggest oil spill in U.S. history may end up saving the South’s wetlands and coastlines—if we make the right choices.
Excerpt: Living on the Wind
July 30, 2013 — Follow a myriad of migrants on their winged journeys.
International Travel
The Falkland Islands: A Birder’s Grail Destination
May 8, 2013 — The otherworldly, windswept Falklands are home to such a vast and diverse array of wildlife—including five species of penguins—that the archipelago has become a grail destination for adventurous birders and nature lovers.
Birds Matter Because They Do
April 1, 2013 — The intrinsic value of these creatures is incalculable.
Fighting to Save the Spoon-billed Sandpiper From Extinction In Five Years
September 14, 2012 — So rare and cute. The spoon-billed sandpiper blends fantasy with tragedy. In a scramble to get the word out, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology captured the first-ever high-definition video of the bird, which numbers barely 300. Audubon has the story.
Connecting the Dots Along Migratory Flyways
May 11, 2012 — The dawn of a new era in ornithology is revealing the secrets of many species’ migratory journeys in astonishing detail. Here are some of the latest endeavors.
Unlocking Migration's Secrets
March 5, 2012 — For centuries the study of bird migration has been riddled with mystery and unanswered questions: Where do birds go in winter? How far do they fly? Can they navigate a hurricane? Scientists are tapping new technologies to find
International Travel
Meet Me at the Oasis
September 8, 2011 — In the face of forces destroying other parts of Mexico, the Sierra Gorda reserve holds its own—a miraculous, biological melting pot unmatched on the North American continent. Black bears mingle with jaguars and macaws, and stands of tropical trees, d
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