Articles by Zoe Grueskin

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In Bird Feeder Battles, Social Species are Featherweights

By Zoe Grueskin
March 09, 2023 — A new study finds ‘groupy and wimpy’ birds have a hard time fending off competition, but they can gain a boost among friends.
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The Nation’s Native Seed Shortage Is a Big Roadblock to Ecological Restoration

By Zoe Grueskin
March 06, 2023 — When a wildfire burns through a landscape, land managers want to replant with the local species that create healthy habitats. But often they can’t—and climate change is exacerbating the problem
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Night Skies Are Even Brighter Than We Thought — and Getting Brighter

By Zoe Grueskin
February 17, 2023 — A new study using community data shows how light pollution is drowning out the stars. Scientists are still learning the consequences for birds and other animals, including humans.
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One Lesson From Sandy: Hurricanes Aren’t All Bad for Birds

By Zoe Grueskin
October 28, 2022 — Ten years after the storm devastated the East Coast, science shows its effects on avian habitat were a surprisingly mixed bag.