Spoorthy Raman is a Toronto-based journalist who writes about all things science, but finds great delight crafting stories on animals and birds.

Articles by Spoorthy Raman

News

What Should I Do If I Find a Nest Where It Doesn’t Belong?

By Spoorthy Raman
March 24, 2023 — Sometimes birds nest too close to home. Experts share what to do if you find birds raising young on your house or building.
Illustration of a brick building with endless air conditioning units on the wall.
Climate

How Air-Conditioning Creates a Climate Conundrum

By Spoorthy Raman
July 07, 2022 — ACs will increasingly be needed for people to survive summer heat waves, but they also accelerate warming. Here's how we can break the cycle.
News

Farms With Natural Habitat Gain More Benefits From Birds

By Spoorthy Raman
March 23, 2022 — A study finds that weaving wild patches into farmland can attract more beneficial species, reducing crop damage and risks to food safety.
News

Lead Bullets Are Stunting the Bald Eagle's Recovery

By Spoorthy Raman
February 03, 2022 — A new study found a hidden decline in population growth for eagles in the northeastern U.S. due to lead ammunition.
Christmas Bird Count

Climate Change or Habitat Loss? New Study Weighs Which Influences Birds More

By Spoorthy Raman
January 21, 2022 — Ninety years of Christmas Bird Count data tease apart the effects of habitat loss and warming temperatures on winter bird distributions.