Articles by Tara Santora
Books
Ten Birdy Children's Books to Read With Your Fledglings
August 30, 2019 — Celebrate back-to-school season with these avian-inspired tales, from the joy of the Christmas Bird Count to the story of a wind-blown Whimbrel.
Culture
Detained Migrant Children Paint Birds as Symbols of Freedom and Home
August 19, 2019 — Confined in a tent city near El Paso, teens portrayed parrots and quetzals in works now on display at the “Uncaged Art” exhibit.
Books
A Sassy Crow Narrates the Zombie Apocalypse in New Novel
August 7, 2019 — “Hollow Kingdom” is Kira Jane Buxton’s love letter to crows featuring junk food, drooling dogs, and the end of humanity.
Conservation
Disturbing Photo Shows a Black Skimmer Feeding a Cigarette Butt to Its Chick
August 1, 2019 — The image confirms what many researchers have long suspected—that wild birds mistake the pervasive and harmful litter for food.
Culture
The Female Scientist Who Discovered the Basics of Climate Science—and Was Forgotten By History
July 17, 2019 — Celebrate Eunice Foote’s 200th birthday by learning how she predicted the effect of greenhouse gases before the man who gets the credit.
Birding
How to Keep Your Hummingbird Feeder Free from Pests
July 15, 2019 — A few small steps can protect your nectar from bears and insects.
Culture
How Birding Ended This Indie Musician's Creative Block
July 12, 2019 — Birds sparked Stephan Nance's recovery from trauma. Now their sets have so many avian shout-outs, fans get a checklist to catch them all.
Books
This Novelist Turns Her Favorite Birding Moments Into Teen Fiction
July 3, 2019 — A mysterious bird drives the action in Adrienne Kisner's new novel about standing up for what you hold dear.
Science
Female Cerulean Warblers Chirp Away at Birdsong Stereotypes
June 24, 2019 — Though females of this species aren't known to sing, that didn’t stop two in Indiana from belting out new tunes.
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