Tessa Stuart is a freelance journalist based in New York. 

Articles by Tessa Stuart

Conservation

As Sage-Grouse Decision Looms, West Holds Its Breath

By Tessa Stuart
September 03, 2015 — U.S. Fish and Wildlife will decide whether to list the bird by the end of September.
Climate Solutions

Audubon California Helps Improve Apple’s Solar Farm

By Tessa Stuart
July 22, 2015 — Sure, green energy is great—but not when it’s plopped in the middle of pristine habitat.
Science

What Made All of Seahorse Key’s Birds Jump Ship?

By Tessa Stuart
July 15, 2015 — In May, thousands of birds fled their Florida island. Here are some theories on why the birds bailed.
Faith & Climate

Pope Francis Takes on Climate Change

By Tessa Stuart
June 18, 2015 — The Catholic leader urges his followers—and all humans—to acknowledge and fight global warming.
Conservation

Mouse Off

By Tessa Stuart
June 10, 2015 — In a feature for Outdoor America, Ted Williams breaks down the passionate debate over how to manage a rogue rodent situation.
Birds in the News

David vs. Goliath, Bird Edition

By Tessa Stuart
May 28, 2015 — Watch a crane take on two tigers.
Activities

‘Knests’ For the Kneedy

By Tessa Stuart
May 28, 2015 — This simple DIY project provides plenty of comfort for orphaned birds.
News

How to Use Radar to Track Birds

By Tessa Stuart
May 27, 2015 — Radars may be designed to track storms, but flocks of can birds show up too. Learn to use that to your advantage.
Conservation

Seattle Mayor Shuts Out Shell

By Tessa Stuart
May 11, 2015 — The oil company wants to use a Seattle port to dock its oil tanks, but the Emerald City is closing its doors.
Birds in the News

Extremely Rare Elephant Egg Doesn't Sell

By Tessa Stuart
April 30, 2015 — Sotheby’s auction in London sought bids in the tens of thousands of dollars for its remarkably large oddity.