Tom Clynes is an author and photojournalist who work has appeared in National GeographicThe New York Times, and many other publications. His most recent book is The Boy Who Played With Fusion: Extreme Science, Extreme Parenting, and How to Make a Star.

Articles by Tom Clynes

From Audubon Magazine

The Violent Cost of Conservation

By Tom Clynes
July 07, 2021 — Each year more people die while attempting to protect the world’s most biodiverse places. It’s a trend poised to devastate the planet itself. How can we stem the rising tide of attacks to ensure a safer future for us all?
News

Remembering Gonzalo Cardona, Protector of the Yellow-eared Parrot

By Tom Clynes
February 19, 2021 — The Colombian conservationist was murdered in January after counting the birds he helped save from extinction.
News

A Journey Into the Heart of Alaska's Pristine and Imperiled Arctic Refuge

By Tom Clynes
December 21, 2018 — Paddling along the refuge's coastal plain reveals how oil development threatens one of the nation's last truly wild places.
News

Where to Go Birding in El Petén, Guatemala: Part 2

By Tom Clynes
December 13, 2018 — In Tikal, birders can seek exotic specialties among some of Central America's most magnificent ancient ruins.
News

Where to Go Birding in El Petén, Guatemala: Part 1

By Tom Clynes
December 07, 2018 — Located in the Maya lowlands, Uaxactun is home to an astonishing diversity of birdlife and a growing network of trained guides.
Audubon in Action

Go Discover Paraguay's Amazing Birding

By Tom Clynes
November 20, 2018 — This avian utopia has flown under the radar for far too long.

On Andros Island, the Birding Is Prime and the Crowds Are Sparse

By Tom Clynes
August 28, 2018 — A chain of small islands in the Bahamas, Andros is home to several endemic species, including the rebounding Bahama Oriole.
News

These Bahama Islands Are a Birder's Paradise

By Tom Clynes
March 09, 2018 — Picturesque Great and Little Inagua Islands host flamingos, an endemic hummingbird, and more than 100 other species.
News

Birding Is Taking Off in Guatemala

By Tom Clynes
November 17, 2017 — With the country's Atitlan region proving increasingly popular for birders seeking lifers, more and more locals are becoming guides.
Travel

How Birding Tourism Can Support Communities and Foster Conservation

By Tom Clynes
October 17, 2017 — Across Latin America and the Bahamas, Audubon works closely with locals to build sustainable ecotourism opportunities.