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Emily Silber

Emily Silber, an alumna of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, is a freelancer based in NYC. She's a former editorial fellow of Audubon. 

Articles by Emily Silber

These Eleven Wildly Talented Birds Deserve Their Own Gold Medals
August 12, 2016 — Michael Phelps and Simone Biles have nothing on this group of natural-born competitors.
Birds in the News
The Best Dad Bods (Among Birds), Ranked
June 17, 2016 — Yeah, we went there.
News
Five Father's Day Lessons From Really Great Bird Dads
June 17, 2016 — From home improvement to distant grocery runs, these papas put all the slouches to shame.
News
This Bird-Themed Snail Mail Deserves Your Stamp Of Approval
May 27, 2016 — In honor of the World Stamp Show, here are some of the best birds that were turned into postal art.
Culture
Family Ties: Barn Owl Chicks Let Their Hungry Siblings Eat First
May 16, 2016 — These nestlings are willing to give up a good meal—but to what end?
News
Is Falcon From the Captain America Movies a Secret Bird Nerd?
May 13, 2016 — Here’s how the on-screen hero stacks up against his comic book persona.
Culture
How Pulling Weeds Can Save Australia's Seabirds
May 02, 2016 — A group of determined Australians are on a mission to reclaim a former island paradise for shearwaters and penguins.
Ornitho-logic
What Faith Groups Are Doing To Fight Climate Change
April 15, 2016 — People of different denominations are taking action on the personal, political, and international level. Read their stories here.
Faith & Climate
Seven Women Who Made the World Better for Birds and People
March 31, 2016 — We’re giving a major hat tip to these die-hard conservationists, because every month should be Women's History Month.
News
Is This House Finch Feeling The Bern?
March 28, 2016 — Here's how Audubon IDed the bird that upstaged Bernie Sanders in Oregon.
Bird News